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October 29, 2026

Iceland: Seven women now lead top listed companies — FrontPages.eu, October 29, 2026

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In a significant economic development, Samskip and its subsidiary companies have been acquired by an international shipping firm. This marks a notable change within the country's vital shipping sector. Meanwhile, there's positive news in corporate leadership as Guðný Helga Herbertsdóttir has become the seventh woman to lead a company on the Iceland Stock Exchange, following leadership changes at Skaga. This increases the representation of women in top executive positions among listed companies. In other business news, companies have reported 24 billion in profits this year but are criticizing an increase in the bank tax. Columnist Thorsteinn Palsson has highlighted a lack of clear direction in the Icelandic agricultural sector, suggesting a need for a defined national strategy. Separately, Heida Ork publicly defended Klettabae, recounting a traumatic personal experience where her child was taken, while Jón expressed extreme frustration with perceived resistance and inaction, likely after an investigative journalism piece by Kveikur.

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Samskip and its subsidiary companies have been acquired by an international shipping firm, marking a significant change in the country's shipping sector.

DV: Foreign shipping company buys Samskip and its subsidiaries

Samskip and its subsidiary companies have been acquired by an international shipping firm.

Guðný Helga Herbertsdóttir, CEO of VÍS insurance, has become the seventh woman to lead a company on the Iceland Stock Exchange following leadership changes at Skaga. Women now lead six of the 27 listed companies, representing just over a fifth of CEOs.

Heimildin: Women Now Lead Six of 27 Companies on the Stock Exchange

Guðný Helga Herbertsdóttir becomes the seventh woman to lead a company on the Iceland Stock Exchange following leadership changes at Skaga. The number of women in top executive positions at listed companies has increased, but they still represent just over a fifth of CEOs. No woman leads a listed…

Icelandic companies have reported 24 billion in profits this year, but are simultaneously criticizing an increase in the bank tax.

Heimildin: Profits of 24 Billion This Year, but Criticizing Bank Tax Hike

Companies have made profits of 24 billion this year but are criticizing the increase in the bank tax.

Columnist Thorsteinn Palsson discusses a perceived lack of progress and clear direction in the Icelandic agricultural sector, suggesting a need for a defined national strategy.

DV: Thorsteinn Palsson writes: No sign of the Icelandic agricultural path

A columnist discusses the lack of progress or clear direction in the Icelandic agricultural sector, implying a need for a defined strategy.

Heida Ork publicly defended Klettabae, sharing a traumatic personal experience where her child was taken, deeply affecting her family. Separately, Jón expressed extreme frustration with perceived resistance and inaction, likely in response to an investigative journalism piece by Kveikur.

DV: Heida Ork defends Klettabae: 'My child was taken and my whole family'

Heida Ork publicly defends Klettabae, recounting a traumatic experience where her child was taken, deeply affecting her entire family.

DV: Jón's patience worn thin after Kveikur's show: 'I don't understand this…

Jón expresses extreme frustration with perceived resistance and inaction, likely following an investigative journalism piece by Kveikur.

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