Chief Executive Officer

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The chief executive officer is the highest ranked official in Reykjavik, except for the mayor, and is one of the mayor’s substitutes. The Office of the Mayor and Chief Executive Officer operates under the authority of the chief executive officer.

Role of the Chief Executive Officer

The CEO oversees the central administration and support services for Reykjavík City and is the liaison for Reykjavík City with regional partnerships and B-part companies.

Þorsteinn Gunnarsson is the CEO of Reykjavík City.