Guðjón Hauksson, the current CEO of the Health Institution of East Iceland (HSA), has acknowledged the Minister of Health's decision to open the position for applications, stating he is satisfied with the outcome. Hauksson, who has served as CEO since 2017, noted that it was expected to review the position at the end of his term, which coincides with the advertisement of the role. Although there is uncertainty regarding his future, he does not perceive the move as a vote of no confidence. Hauksson has held the position for nearly nine years and has been reappointed twice for five-year terms.

His tenure has included significant experience within the health sector, including roles as a department head at HSA, a specialist in the Ministry of Welfare, a project manager at Landspítali (the National University Hospital of Iceland), and a nurse. Hauksson’s statement underscores the transitional period both for him and the health institution, emphasizing that it is normal for leadership positions to be reassessed periodically. As he prepares for this transition, he maintains a positive outlook on the future of health services in the region.