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Icelandic politician (born 1970) This is an Icelandic name. The last name is patronymic, not a family name; this person is referred to by the given name Guðrún.| Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir | |
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| Minister of Justice | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 19 June 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Katrín Jakobsdóttir Bjarni Benediktsson |
| Preceded by | Jón Gunnarsson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1970-02-09) 9 February 1970 (age 54) Selfoss (town), Iceland |
| Political party | Independence Party |
| Parent(s) | Hafsteinn Kristinsson (born 1933-1993) Laufey S. Valdimarsdóttir (1940) |
| Alma mater | University of Iceland |
Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir (born 9 February 1970) is an Icelandic politician and business leader. With a BA in anthropology and a diploma in Applied Gender Studies, she has held significant roles in her family's company, Kjörís ehf., and has been a pivotal figure in Icelandic politics. Since 2021, she has been serving as a Member of Althing, the national parliament, for the South Constituency representing the Independence Party, and in 2023, she was appointed as the Minister of Justice.
Early life, education, and personal life
Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir was born on February 9, 1970, in Selfoss, Iceland, to Hafsteinn Kristinsson, a pioneering dairy engineer, and Laufey S. Valdimarsdóttir, a homemaker. She completed her student degree from FSu in 1991 and later earned a BA in anthropology in 2008 and a diploma in Applied Gender Studies in 2011, both from the University of Iceland. In her personal life, Guðrún has been married twice, first to Davíð Jóhann Davíðsson, with whom she has three children: Hafsteinn, Dagný Lísa, and Haukur. She later married Hans Kristján Einarsson Hagerup and became a stepmother to his three sons.
Professional and Political Career
Guðrún's career in the business sector primarily involved working in her family's company, Kjörís ehf., where she served as Marketing Manager, managing director, and Financial Manager at different times. She also held board positions in various organizations, including Steingerðis ehf. and the Confederation of Icelandic Enterprise. Guðrún entered politics as a Member of Parliament for the South Constituency representing the Independence Party in 2021. She chaired important committees and was appointed the Minister of Justice in 2023, underscoring her significant influence in Icelandic politics and business.
References
- "Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir". Alþingi (in Icelandic). Retrieved 2023-12-02.
- Guðmundsson, Brynjólfur Þór (2023-06-19). "Níundi dómsmálaráðherrann á fjórtán árum - RÚV.is". RÚV. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
External links
- Biography of Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir on the parliament website (English)
- Official website (Icelandic)
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| Independence D | |
| Left-Green V | |
| People's F | |
| Pirate P | |
| Progressive B | |
| Social Democrats S | |
| Viðreisn C | |
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| Second cabinet of Katrín Jakobsdóttir | |
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| Second cabinet of Bjarni Benediktsson | |
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