The Board of Directors

The Board of Directors contains five members. Board members are elected to three-year terms and may be re-elected four times.

At least three of the members have to have an education as an economist with a master degree from institutions of higher education. Board members are required to have experience in economics, finance, credit assessment, Faroese industry or possess solid understanding of the Faroese financial sector and economy.

The Minister of Finance appoints the members by recommendation from the University of the Faroe Islands. The Minister of Finance appoints the Chairman of the Board.

Johnny í Grótinum

Johnny í Grótinum, chairman.

Johnny í Grótinum has a Master degree in economics (Cand. polit 2003) and is a Teaching Lecturer in economics and mangament at the University of the Faroe Islands.

Anja Rein

Anja Rein is the CEO of Demich and holds a diploma in banking and management. 

Jan Otto Holm

Jan Otto Holm, member. Jan Otto Holm has a Masters degree in finance and accounting (Cand. Merc. 1995).

Marjun Weihe Thomassen

Marjun Weihe Thomassen holds a Masters in economics and is the CFO at Landsverk.

Hans Ellefsen

Hans Ellefsen has a Master degree in economics (Cand. polit) and a PhD in economics and works as Associate Professor and Debuty Dean at the University of the Faroe Islands.