The Healthcare Institution of South Iceland
Sigurður Böðvarsson to Take on New Role at HSU
4th September 2026
Sigurður Böðvarsson is stepping down as Executive Director of Medical Services at HSU and will take up the position of Head of Oncology and Outpatient Services, where he will continue to lead the development and delivery of cancer care and outpatient services within the organization.
Sigurður Böðvarsson, Head of Oncology and Outpatient Services
Sigurður joined the South Iceland Health Institution (HSU) in December 2018 as Head of Outpatient Services and Consultant in Medical Oncology. He subsequently assumed the roles of Executive Director of Medical Services and Executive Director of the Clinical Division. Over the past several years, he has held these leadership positions while simultaneously leading the development and expansion of cancer services in South Iceland.
Since joining HSU, Sigurður has placed strong emphasis on strengthening and advancing cancer care in the region and has played a key role in the development of these services within the institution.
On behalf of HSU’s Executive Management Team, CEO Díana Óskarsdóttir extends her sincere thanks to Sigurður for his highly successful collaboration and valuable contribution to the organization.
“We are deeply grateful to Sigurður for his successful collaboration and dedicated service as a member of HSU’s Executive Management Team. His contribution to the development and advancement of medical services has been invaluable, and we greatly appreciate the professionalism, experience, and vision he has brought to his work. We are also particularly pleased that he will continue to lead this important area within the organization as Head of Oncology and Outpatient Services.”