Birkir Hólm Guðnason to take CEO chair at Samskip

Following the resignation of Pálmar Óli Magnússon as chief executive, Samskip, the Icelandic shipping line and perishable logistics specialist, has appointed Birkir Hólm Guðnason (pictured above) to replace him.

The company said Mr Magnússon left the company “by his own initiative, although Samskip will retain his services while the Iceland operation introduces new sailing routes for the North Atlantic service and while Mr Guðnason settles into his new role”.

Ásbjörn Gíslason, chairman of the Samskip board, said: “We are thankful for having enjoyed ...