Vigdís is set to lead communications with both domestic and international partners, focusing on new projects that push sustainability forward and build real value within the aquaculture and marine sector.
Her academic record is solid. Vigdís holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in law from the University of Akureyri. She was granted the right to plead in 2009, then went on to earn an LL.M. in international law with honors from the University of Sussex in 2013. Over the years she has served on the boards of non-profit organisations and companies, and took part in the electoral committee covering Althingi, local council, and presidential elections.
She currently works as a lawyer at Reykvísk lawyers. Before that, she spent seven years at Lögmen Höfðabakka — now known as Magna lögmen. She has also served as executive director of the Farmers’ Association, worked inside Alþingi preparing parliamentary documents for members of the Independence Party, and in 2017 acted as an assistant to Jón Gunnarsson, the Minister of Transport and Local Government. She has lent her legal expertise to the Association of Icelandic Municipalities as well.
Kjartani Ólafsson, the association’s chairman, made no secret of his enthusiasm. “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 said.
Vigdís herself sees a lot of momentum building around IAOF. “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 said.
About the Sea and Fish Roundtable
Founded in 2023, the Round Table of Ocean and Farming (IAOF) brings together Icelandic aquaculture companies with a shared goal of driving industry growth. The organisation functions as a platform for international collaboration and knowledge exchange — covering marine and land-based fish farming, the pressures of climate change, and the sustainable use of aquatic resources. Most salmon farming companies in Iceland are members, and IAOF sees itself as a central pillar of the country’s economic future, actively supporting business development across the sector.
