New Managing Director of COWI in Iceland

“Gunnar Sverrir Gunnarsson has extensive experience with and in-depth knowledge of the Icelandic market and has played a crucial role in integrating Mannvit into COWI. For a number of years, he has shown strong leadership capabilities and built strong relationships with our customers, so I am convinced that he will lead COWI in Iceland to growth and long-term success,” says Michael Bindseil, Executive Vice President at COWI.

With a background as a mechanical and industrial engineer, Gunnar Sverrir Gunnarsson joined Mannvit in 1998, prior to its merger with COWI in 2023, and since then he has held various key positions and management roles. For the last couple of months, he has been interim Managing Director.

International company with local presence and identity

COWI in Iceland has undertaken a series of important projects, such as Hellisheidi Geothermal Energy Plant, Hvammsvirkjun Hydropower Plant and Verne Data Centre. Valuable expertise that the COWI Group can apply in other markets. 

“COWI in Iceland possesses excellent expertise within hydropower and geothermal energy, and we are eager to leverage that expertise in other markets to help our societies move towards a more sustainable future. Likewise, our customers in Iceland will benefit from COWI's renowned expertise in infrastructure, sustainable energy, buildings and industry,” says Michael Bindseil.

Gunnar Sverrir Gunnarsson is keen to secure COWI's position in the Icelandic market while also contributing to large global projects.