In a bold move to enhance the landscape of aquaculture and marine activities, the announcement reveals that Vigdís will spearhead communications with both domestic and international partners. Her focus will encompass the development of innovative projects aimed at promoting sustainability and creating value within the sector.
Vigdís boasts an impressive academic background, holding both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in law from the University of Akureyri. After being granted the right to plead in 2009, she further distinguished herself by earning an LL.M. in international law with honors from the University of Sussex in 2013. Her extensive experience includes serving on the boards of various non-profit organizations and enterprises, as well as participating in the electoral committee for elections related to the Althingi, local councils, and presidential races.
Currently a lawyer at Reykvísk lawyers, Vigdís has held prominent roles in various sectors. Her résumé includes her tenure as the executive director of the Farmers’ Association and her time in Alþingi, where she was pivotal in preparing parliamentary documents for members of the Independence Party. In 2017, she acted as an assistant to Jón Gunnarsson, the Minister of Transport and Local Government, and also lent her legal expertise to the Association of Icelandic Municipalities. Before her current position, she dedicated seven years to Lögmen Höfðabakka, now known as Magna lögmen.
The association’s chairman, Kjartani Ólafsson, expressed enthusiasm about Vigdís’s arrival, highlighting the significance of her extensive knowledge in the business sector. “Vigdís brings a wealth of experience that will undoubtedly contribute to the growth of our organization and the legal profession in Iceland. She has notably led a development project in fish farming in Fjallabyggð, working closely with the organization,” he remarked.
Vigdís herself is optimistic about the future of IAOF, noting the industry’s rapid growth. “Preparations are underway for our fourth investor conference, which we are hosting in collaboration with Arion Bank. Last spring brought encouraging news, as it was reported that investors have committed up to 650 million euros to projects related to law enforcement in Iceland. This indicates robust market confidence in the initiatives underway and affirms that the industry is here to stay, presenting significant opportunities for Icelandic society,” she stated.
About the Sea and Fish Roundtable
Founded in 2023, the Round Table of Ocean and Farming (IAOF) consists of Icelandic aquaculture companies dedicated to fostering industry growth. The organization serves as a platform for international collaboration and knowledge sharing on topics such as marine and land-based fish farming, climate change challenges, and the sustainable utilization of aquatic resources. As a fundamental pillar of Iceland’s economy moving forward, IAOF supports business development within the sector, with most salmon farming companies in the country as proud members of the association.
