Baldvin Thorsteinsson
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Icelandic seafood company Samherji hf has announced that Baldvin Thorsteinsson has assumed the role of CEO, following his father Thorsteinn Már Baldvinsson's decision in May to step down after holding the position for 42 years.
Previously, Baldvin served as CEO of Icelandic Drilling (Jardboranir hf.) from 2013 to 2016 and as Chairman of the Board of Eimskip hf. from 2019 to 2022. He also served on the board of Olíuverzlun Íslands (Olís), including one year as Chairman.
"Like many people from Akureyri, I started working for Samherji at a young age and have held various positions at the company over the years. I have therefore gradually become well acquainted with the company, its infrastructure and its employees, and now, for the last two years as Chairman of the Board of Directors," detailed the new CEO.
As a result of this, Jón Sigurdsson, former CEO of Össur hf. (now Embla Medical), is replacing Baldvin as Chairman of the Board of Samherji hf. Additionally, Sigurdsson served on Samherji's Board from 2002 to 2006.
Now, Baldvin is a board member of Samherji Fish Farming (Samherji fiskeldi ehf.), Nergård AS in Norway, and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Alda Seafood Holding BV in the Netherlands.
In 2024, Samherji celebrated its 40th anniversary by launching a new investment hub for innovation in the northern city of Akureyri, in Eyjafjörður. The new company, Drift, offers facilities and support to entrepreneurs and businesses in Samherji's hometown.
"Many exciting challenges lie ahead. We are competing in international markets, and the Icelandic fisheries industry has every potential to remain a global leader, provided the Icelandic government ensures a stable and predictable operating environment for the industry," he concluded.