Iceland: cool business

Tuesday 17th June 2008

Sigurjón Th. Árnason, CEO of Landsbanki, on doing businesss from Iceland

Sigurjón Th. Árnason, CEO of Landsbanki, describes Landsbanki’s successful transition from Icelandic central bank to a growing company with an international presence. Where World Finance looks at some of the most exciting and innovative companies in this surprisingly hot centre of business excellence.

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