Background
Gudnason, Eiríkur was born on April 3, 1945 in Keflavík, Iceland. Son of Gudni Magnússon and Hansína Kristjánsdúttir.
Gudnason, Eiríkur was born on April 3, 1945 in Keflavík, Iceland. Son of Gudni Magnússon and Hansína Kristjánsdúttir.
Candidate in Economics, University Iceland, Reykjavík, 1970.
Economist Central Bank of Iceland, Reykjavík, 1969-1975, department chief, head of monetary department, 1975-1983, senior economist, 1984-1986, assistant governor, 1987-1994, governor, since 1994. Chairman Iceland Stock Exchange, 1986-1999.
Member Rotary Reykjavík-Midborg (president 1998-1999).
Married Thorgerdur Gudfinnsdúttir, July 31, 1965. Children: Gudfinnur, Gudni Magnús, Hanna Rún, Oddny Lára.