Álfheiður Ágústsdóttir

Álfheiður Ágústsdóttir is the CEO of Elkem Iceland, the only producer of silicon iron in Iceland. Recently, she has been in the news for her comments regarding the European Union's decision to impose protective tariffs on silicon iron and related products from Iceland and other EEA countries. She described this move as a significant political shift that could impact the operations of her company's smelting plant in Grundartangi, emphasizing the challenges that these tariffs would pose for Icelandic production in a competitive market.