Vistage expands to Iceland: Global CEO peer advisory organization helps leaders make better decisions
San Diego, CA (July 22, 2024) — Vistage has announced that it will now offer its platform of peer advisory groups and resources to business leaders in Iceland. Founded in 1957, Vistage brings together exclusive groups of high-performing CEOs through a proven leadership experience that delivers results both personally and professionally. When leaders come together in their confidential monthly Vistage private advisory board meetings, they gain the perspective, clarity and support to help them become better leaders and accelerate their company’s growth. More than 45,000 Vistage members worldwide also have access to expert speakers, personalized coaching sessions, and international networking. Under the guidance of their Chair – an accomplished former CEO dedicated to helping others grow – members leverage their peers’ wisdom, advice, and counsel to overcome challenges and seize new opportunities.
Vistage Iceland is co-founded by Kristin Sigrun Gudmundsdottir and Nathan Farrugia who have previously worked together on projects in both Iceland and Malta. Kristin Sigrun Gudmundsdottir is an experienced executive coach and leader with extensive international experience in both the private and public sector. She has coached and advised executives from fast growing start-ups, local and international companies in defining and implementing their growth strategies. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from Ballerup College Denmark, a Master’s degree from Aaarhus University Denmark, and is a certified Gallup Strength Coach. Nathan Farrugia is an entrepreneur and business coach with more than 20 years of experience in the technology, construction, healthcare, hospitality, and education industries. In addition to launching Vistage in the United Arab Emirates, he currently serves as Managing Director and Vistage Chair for Vistage Malta. Farrugia authored A Million Steps, a best-selling book that explores business and executive improvement. He earned an MBA from University of Strathclyde.
Vistage Iceland Director Nathan Farrugia said, “I am thrilled to bring peer advisory groups to Iceland, to help CEOs to make better decisions that impact their families, companies and communities. Through my work with Vistage, I’ve been able to see the benefits ripple across companies and communities as leaders find more success. I look forward to helping CEOs uncover new growth opportunities and navigate challenges together.”
Vistage Iceland Director Kristin Sigrun Gudmundsdottir said, “In a transforming world, Vistage’s model truly offers the best approach for how leaders learn. We see tremendous opportunity to help CEOs in Iceland to become better leaders, make better decisions, and deliver better outcomes through peer advisory groups.”
On August 30, Iceland CEOs are invited to an event at the Parliament Hotel to learn more about Vistage. Please email renzo@vistage.ae to register for this event. If you are interested in becoming a Vistage Chair or member in Iceland, please visit https://vistage.is/ or email vistage@vistage.is.
About Vistage Worldwide, Inc.
Vistage is the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize businesses. For more than 65 years, we’ve been helping CEOs, business owners and key executives solve their greatest challenges through confidential peer groups and one-to-one executive coaching sessions. Today, more than 45,000 members in 35 countries rely on Vistage to help make better decisions for their companies, families and communities. The results prove it: Vistage CEO members grew their annual revenue on average by 4.6% in 2020, while nonmembers with comparable small and midsize businesses saw revenue decrease by 4.7%, according to a study of Dun & Bradstreet data. Learn more at vistage.com.
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