East Iceland Health
Þórarna Gró appointed Director General of the East Iceland Health Institute
15th September 2026
Minister of Health Alma D. Möller has appointed Þórörna Gró Friðjónsdóttir as Director General of the East Iceland Health Institute for the next five years, starting on October 1st. The Advisory Qualifications Committee found Þórörna to be very well qualified to hold the position. The appointment is in accordance with Article 9 of the Health Services Act.
The Ministry of Health's service says:
Thórarna has worked at the Eastern Iceland Health Institute (HSA) since 2018, first as Operations Manager and later as Human Resources Manager. Since June 1, 2018, Þórarna has led the institute as Acting CEO.
Þórarna has a Master's degree in Corporate Finance, a B.S. degree in Psychology and has also completed a 60-credit undergraduate diploma in Education and Training from the University of Iceland.
The qualifications committee's review, on the other hand, notes Þórarna's extensive knowledge of public finances, knowledge of public administration and long-standing experience in the field of operations and human resources management.
"I am very grateful for the trust shown in me and look forward to taking on the role of CEO of HSA. I know the business well and know how much strength lies in the strong and cohesive team that works at HSA. There are exciting projects and opportunities ahead and I look forward to tackling them in good cooperation with staff and partners, by providing healthcare professionals with good service.
"I know that Þórarna has great ambitions on behalf of the organization, which she knows well and also the main challenges that are facing this healthcare sector. I wish her well and look forward to working with her," says Alma D. Möller, Minister of Health.