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Sigurdur Petursson

Examiner · DISC type cs
President at Rækt
📍 Grindavík, Southern Peninsula, Iceland

Sigurdur Petursson is a pioneering founder and president in Icelands aquaculture sector, leading companies like Rækt, Aurora Abalone, and LAX-INN. An alumnus of Háskóli Íslands, his expertise lies in developing environmentally friendly seafood production, from salmon and seaweed to shellfish. He previously founded and served as CEO of Arctic Fish.

His interests suggest a strong commitment to global sustainability and environmental progress. He follows the work of international bodies like the UN Environment Programme and UN Trade and Development, as well as major players in the renewable energy sector such as Vattenfall, aligning with his professional focus on eco-friendly practices.

He is pioneering warm-water aquaculture in Iceland to farm Ezo abalone, a valuable species originating from Japan.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
President
Location
Grindavík, Southern Peninsula, Iceland
Personality Overview

How Sigurdur shows up

Late Adopter
Status Quo Seeker
Overcautious

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Priorities

Topics Sigurdur cares about

Sustainable Aquaculture
He is a vocal proponent of Iceland's sustainable and eco-friendly farming methods and led one of the first companies in the country to gain ASC certification.
Aquaculture Innovation
His work involves multiple innovations, including seaweed utilization with Matís, land-based abalone farming with Stolt Sea Farm, and establishing an aquaculture education center.
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Career

Work history

1-2023
President
Rækt
6-2022
Board Member
Isea
1-2022
President
Aurora Abalone
9-2021 - 1-2023
President
LAX-INN ehf
2018 - 9-2021
Manager of Business Development
Arctic Fish
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
Bachelor's degree and Master's degree
Háskóli Íslands
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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