Sonja Magnúsdóttir has been appointed chief executive officer of Volcano Express, the company offering a volcano-themed experience at Harpa concert hall in Reykjavík, according to a report from mbl.is.
Sonja succeeds Kristján R. Kristjánsson as CEO; Kristjánsson is one of the founders of Volcano Express. Although he is stepping down from the chief executive role, Kristjánsson will continue as chairman of the board.
The announcement describes Sonja as having extensive experience in the Icelandic sector, though it does not elaborate on her previous roles or employers. Additional details on her background have not yet been made public.
Background
Harpa is a concert hall and conference centre in Reykjavík, Iceland. The building, which opened on 4 May 2011, was designed by Henning Larsen Architects with Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson. It hosts a range of cultural events and is home to the Iceland Symphony Orchestra. Starting in 2026, it will also host the Icelandic National Opera.
Sources
- mbl.is (first reported) in Icelandic
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