atNorth has appointed Janne Sigurdsson as Chief Sustainability and Compliance Officer. With an extensive background in strategy and management, Janne will ensure that atNorth’s sustainability, security, compliance, IT and business process management initiatives receive dedicated executive level direction.
As atNorth continues to scale rapidly in response to increasing demand for its sustainable infrastructure, the business remains committed to adhering to robust frameworks around security and governance, and to continue to mitigate its environmental impact to ensure responsible operations in the long term. Janne’s experience in global supply chain and operations support this objective and will ensure these factors are cohesively integrated into atNorth’s growth strategy.
“Janne Sigurdsson’s proven track record in results driven management combined with her honest, people focused approach makes her ideally suited to taking us to the next level in sustainability, security and compliance”, says Eyjólfur Magnús Kristinsson, CEO at atNorth. “We are delighted to welcome her to our collaborative team”.
Prior to joining atNorth, Janne spent 8 years at Marel, a leading global provider of advanced food processing solutions, culminating in her role as Vice President of Supply Chain. She has also held several key positions, including Global CIO and Managing Director, Iceland, at aluminum production business Alcoa Inc. Janne holds a master’s degree in mathematics and computer science and is known for combining strategic insight with strong operational execution.
“I am very excited to join atNorth at this pivotal moment in its ongoing expansion”, says Sigurdsson. “The business is at the forefront of sustainability and truly values the power of employee engagement. I look forward to taking part in atNorth’s journey of innovation and self-improvement as we continue to deliver responsible operational excellence”.
The expansion of atNorth’s leadership team is illustrative of the significant demand for its services resulting from its holistic approach to technological innovation and environmental accountability. Most recently, the business has announced partnerships with Nokia and 6G AI Sweden AB. atNorth also actively champions the advancement of women in the digital infrastructure industry - something that is evidenced in its support of the Infrastructure Mason’s IM Women Program.
