Kristján Loftsson

Kristján Loftsson

business executive Iceland

Kristján Loftsson is the CEO of Hvalur hf., an Icelandic whaling company. He has been a prominent figure in the whaling industry, often advocating for the practice despite international criticism. In a recent statement regarding the company's decision to halt whaling activities for the summer, he highlighted various market challenges, including fluctuations in product prices in Japan and global trade tensions. Loftsson indicated that the company would reassess the situation in the coming year, emphasizing a cautious approach to future whaling operations.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
45,180
Power
1,221$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Iceland 5 4.80 0.27% +10% 341,243 1,015 $24,000 71$
Italy 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 60,461,826 30,536 $2,000,000 1,010$
Panama 1 5.00 0.11% +0% 4,314,768 4,635 $76,000 82$
Bolivia 1 5.00 0.06% +0% 11,673,021 6,915 $40,000 24$
Croatia 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 4,105,267 2,079 $68,000 34$
Totals 9 80,896,125 45,180 $2,208,000 1,221$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Iceland Iceland: Kristján Loftsson, CEO of Hvals hf., discusses the influence of Stalinists in the Ministry of Food in the last government. 5

Morgunblaðið: Segir Stalínista hafa verið í matvælaráðuneytinu

Iceland Iceland: Kristján Loftsson, CEO of Hvals hf., comments on Guðrúnu Hafsteinsdóttur's political stance. 4

Morgunblaðið: Kristján segir Guðrúnu krata inn við beinið

Panama Panama: Kristjan Loftsson is the general director of Hvalur hf., which has decided to cancel the whale hunting season for the second consecutive year. 5

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Suspenden la caza de ballenas en Islandia por segundo año consecutivo

Bolivia Bolivia: Kristjan Loftsson is the general director of Hvalur hf., which has decided to cancel the whale hunting season due to current circumstances. 5

El Deber: Suspenden la caza de ballenas en Islandia por segundo año consecutivo

Italy Italy: Kristjan Loftsson is the CEO of Hvalur hf, the only whaling company still active in Iceland. 5

Corriere della Sera: Dazi e inflazione fermano la caccia alle balene in Islanda

Iceland Iceland: Kristján Loftsson, CEO of Hvalur hf., confirmed that there will be no whaling this summer due to unfavorable market conditions. 5

Morgunblaðið: „Sorgartíðindi og högg fyrir nærsamfélagið“

Iceland Iceland: Kristján Loftsson is the CEO of Hvals hf. and discusses the halt of whaling due to unfavorable market conditions. 5

Morgunblaðið: Ekki forsvaranlegt að stunda veiðar

Iceland Iceland: Kristján Loftsson is the CEO of Hvalur hf. and discusses the company's decision to halt whaling this summer. 5

Morgunblaðið: Engar hvalveiðar í sumar