A few hours ago, Ice Fish Farm announced that their CEO, Guðmundur Gíslason, had tendered his resignation to the company's board of directors. As per the official statement, his decision to step down is aimed at allowing him to dedicate efforts to the development of the company's sales strategy.
"Being CEO of Ice Fish has been an incredible journey together with great colleagues in high growth rate and the establishment of a new and sustainable industry in Iceland over the past 12 years. I very much look forward to continuing to work for and support the Company going forward by continuing to develop markets for Ice Fish Farm", said Gíslason.
Since its inception, Gíslason has led the company through its various stages and a period of tremendous growth. Therefore, the company explained that it was grateful for his contributions as CEO.
"Gudmundur has been a true entrepreneur and leader of Ice Fish since 2012 in a period where the Company has gone from the idea stage to a key player in a new sustainable Icelandic industry," said the chairman of the Company, Asle Rønning. "I am very grateful for the efforts he has contributed and look forward to our continued collaboration in the years to come."
The company plans to keep Gíslason in the position until a replacement is found, as the company expects it to take a few months.
Ice Fish Farm AS, a Norwegian-based food production company, specializes in the responsible farming and export of premium salmon. With a strong commitment to delivering high-quality seafood, the company excels in finfish aquaculture and actively participates in partnerships with similar enterprises. Ice Fish Farm's expertise in salmon breeding and processing positions it as a leading player in the industry, catering to global demand while upholding sustainability and excellence in every aspect of its operations.
