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December 19, 2021
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Össur appoints new president and CEO

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Össur named Sveinn Sölvason as its new president and CEO, according to a company release.

Sveinn Sölvason
Sveinn Sölvason
Jon Sigurdsson
Jon Sigurdsson

Sölvason will replace Jon Sigurdsson, who has announced his retirement.

“It has been an honor to lead Össur for the past 26 years,” Sigurdsson said in the release. “I congratulate Sveinn on his appointment and look forward to working with him on the transition.”

Sölvason has been with Össur since 2009 and has been its chief financial officer (CFO) since 2013, according to the release.

“I appreciate the trust given by the board of directors and am pleased to accept the opportunity of serving Össur in a new role as the president and CEO,” Sölvason said in the release.

The search for a new CFO will begin immediately, according to the release.