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Baugur Group HF

is in the Financial Services Industry

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$11.8B
  • Private
  • IS
Dow Jones Description

Baugur's main policy is to focus on investments in retail and fashion in the UK, Scandinavia and the USA. The company seeks to acquire shares in companies that have a strong market position yet also have the potential for further growth. Baugur looks primarily to companies with successful operations and a strong team of managers who are interested in cooperating with Baugur. This arrangement leads to effective collaboration, in which we provide our managers with unconditional support while demanding excellent performance in return.

Number of Employees 62,000
Contact Information

Tungotu 6

Reykjavik 101

www.baugurgroup...

(354) 530 7800

NAICS Code Commodity Contracts Dealing: 523130

News & Analysis

baugur group hf - All News and Analysis

  • Kaupthing Bank divests holding in Baugur Group hf

    - 2006-03-07

    NORDIC BUSINESS REPORT-7 March 2006-Kaupthing Bank divests holding in Baugur Group hfC1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com The Icelandic bank Kaupthing Bank said on Tuesday (7 March) that it has divested its remaining 8.75% stake in the investment company Baugur Group hf. The shares were acquired by the investment...

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  • Kaupthing Bank reduces holding in Baugur Group hf

    - 2004-12-08

    NORDIC BUSINESS REPORT-8 December 2004-Kaupthing Bank reduces holding in Baugur Group hfC1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com The Icelandic bank Kaupthing Bank said on Wednesday (8 December) that it had reduced its holding in the retail and real estate investor Baugur Group hf from 19.80% to 11.54%. The transaction...

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  • Kaupthing Bank sells stake in Stodir to Baugur Group hf in ISK1.4bn deal

    - 2002-12-05

    NORDIC BUSINESS REPORT-5 December 2002-Kaupthing Bank sells stake in Stodir to Baugur Group hf in ISK1.4bn dealC1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com The Icelandic investment bank Kaupthing Bank said today (5 December) that it had agreed to sell 20% of the shares in the real estate company Stodir to the...

    Tags: Baugur Group HF, Kaupthing Bank hf., Stodir

  • Baugur police raid supported by Icelandic court

    - 2002-09-13

    NORDIC BUSINESS REPORT-13 September 2002-Baugur police raid supported by Icelandic court C1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com The recent police raid on the headquarters of Icelandic retailer Baugur Group hf had been properly authorised, an Icelandic court has ruled. Baugur Group had claimed that the police had broken...

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  • Icelandic police raid Baugur Group headquarters

    - 2002-08-30

    NORDIC BUSINESS REPORT-30 August 2002-Icelandic police raid Baugur Group headquarters C1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com The economic crimes department of the Icelandic police force searched the headquarters of Icelandic retailer Baugur Group hf on the evening of 28 August. The group's chairman and chief executive...

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Gunnar Sigurdsson CEO
Shula Hoare CEO
Stefan Hilmarsson CFO & Deputy CEO
Andrew Lobb Managing Director
Jeff Blue Managing Director, Retail
Sara Lind Managing Director
Skarphedinn Berg Steinarsson Managing Director, Nordic Investments
Basola Valles Associate Director
Mats Stigzelius Associate Director
Runar Sigurpalsson Director, Finance
Audborg Freidgeirsdottir Manager, Internal Audit
Elin Sjofn Einarsdottir Project Manager
Eva Maria Hallgrimsdottir Project Manager
Helga Oskarsdottir General Manager, Finance Division
Inga Lilja Project Manager
Julia Sigurbergsdottir Project Manager
Maria Palsdottir Project Manager
Eleni Georgiou Receptionist
Emma Bullock Associate
Helen Bramley Legal Assistant
Ingvar Juliusson Accounting Supervisor
James Hay Associate
Jemma Groves
Julian Graves Uk's Largest Specialist
Julie Mathers Associate
Julie Roze Analyst
Nadine Jones Head, HR
Olafur Johnson Analyst
Petra Novakova Analyst
Petra Putzier Associate
Stuart Hanbury Legal Counsel
Suzanne Ruffles
Vilhjalmur Einarsson
Amit Aggarwal Director
Andras Szirtes Director
Tim Davies Director

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Helga Ingvarsdottir Chairman
Jon Asgeir Johannesson Execd Chairman
Kristin Johannesdottir Chairman
Don McCarthy Board of Directors
Einar Por Sverrisson Board of Directors
Einar Thor Sverrisson Board of Directors
Gudrun Petursdottir Board of Directors
Hans Kristian Hustad Board of Directors
Ingibjorg S. Palmadottir Board of Directors
Johannes Jonsson Board of Directors
Thordur Bogason Board of Directors

Organization Position Status
Baugur Group HF CEO Current
Baugur Group HF Managing Director, UK Investments Former

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Baugur Group HF CEO Current

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Baugur Group HF CFO & Deputy CEO Current
Baugur Group HF CFO Current
Baugur Group HF Auditor Former
University Corp. Degree In Business Administration Former

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Baugur Group HF Managing Director Current
Baugur Group HF Legal Counsel Current
Hagar hf Current
Baugur Group HF Director, Operations Former
S J Berwin & Co corporate solicitor Former
University of Manchester law degree Former
College of Law Diploma Former
University of Manchester Degree Former

Organization Position Status
Baugur Group HF Managing Director, Retail Current
London Business School Master's In Finance Former

Organization Position Status
Baugur Group HF Managing Director Current
Hagar hf Current
Vifilfell Ltd. Advertising Manager Former
University of South Alabama BA in Communcation,majoring in Broadcasting and P Former

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Baugur Group HF Managing Director, Nordic Investments Current

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Baugur Group HF Associate Director Current

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Baugur Group HF Associate Director Current
Fusion, Inc. Current
McKinsey & Company, Inc. Business Analyst Former
Fusion Marketing Former
University of Manchester Master's Degree In Aerospace Engineering Former

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Baugur Group HF Director, Finance Current

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Baugur Group HF Manager, Internal Audit Current

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Baugur Group HF Project Manager Current

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Baugur Group HF Project Manager Current

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Baugur Group HF General Manager, Finance Division Current

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Baugur Group HF Project Manager Current
Paintball Inc. General Manager Former
The University of Georgia Bba Degree In International Business Former

Organization Position Status
Baugur Group HF Project Manager Current

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Baugur Group HF Project Manager Current
University Corp. Degree In Business Administration Former

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Baugur Group HF Receptionist Current

Emma Bullock joined Baugur in July as an Associate in the Retail division. Most recently Emma was part of the M&A Strategy team at Deloitte, where she advised on corporate and private equity transactions. Emma has specialized in retail and consumer goods for the last five years. Her previous employers include Arthur Andersen, KPMG and BNP Paribas. Originally from Manchester, Emma has an MA in Architecture & Critical Theory and is currently studying for an MBA in Retailing at Stirling University.

Organization Position Status
Baugur Group HF Associate Current

Helen Bramley joined Baugur in September 2007 as a Legal Assistant, working in the Legal & Operations division. Most recently Helen worked at Cambridge Place Investment Management LLP in the in-house legal team. Originally from York, Helen has a BA in Mathematics, Psychology and Sociology and is currently completing her Legal Practice Course at BPP Law School, London.

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Baugur Group HF Legal Assistant Current

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Baugur Group HF Accounting Supervisor Current

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Baugur Group HF Associate Current

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Baugur Group HF Current

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Baugur Group HF Uk's Largest Specialist Current

Organization Position Status
Baugur Group HF Associate Current
Cambridge University Master's Degree In Engineering Former

Organization Position Status
Baugur Group HF Analyst Current
Goldman, Sachs & Co. Analyst Former
Club 21 Business Analyst Former

Organization Position Status
Baugur Group HF Head, HR Current
Safeway Inc. Former
Asda Former
University of Glamorgan Degree In Behavioural Science Former

Organization Position Status
Baugur Group HF Analyst Current

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Baugur Group HF Analyst Current
Goldman, Sachs & Co. Retail Analyst Former

Organization Position Status
Baugur Group HF Associate Current

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Baugur Group HF Legal Counsel Current
Allen & Overy Llp Solicitor Former
University of Oxford Degree Former

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Baugur Group HF Current

Vilhjalmur Einarsson works on special assignments for Baugur's Retail division. Vilhjalmur studied at the Commercial College of Icelanduntil 1999, when he moved to the United States. There he worked at Bonus Dollar Stores (1999-2000). Since 2000 he has worked on various projects for Baugur and its subsidiaries, including Bonus, 10-11 and Nykaup. Alongside his work for Baugur, Vilhjalmur has been involved in various other projects outside Iceland.

Organization Position Status
Baugur Group HF Current

Organization Position Status
Baugur Group HF Chairman Current
University Corp. BS In Education Former

Organization Position Status
Baugur Group HF Execd Chairman Current
Baugur Group HF President & CEO Former
Baugur UK Ltd. President & CEO Former

Organization Position Status
Baugur Group HF Chairman Current

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Baugur Group HF Director Current
Cambridge University Former

Organization Position Status
Baugur Group HF Director Current
University of California, Berkeley MBA Former

Organization Position Status
Baugur Group HF Board of Directors Current

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Baugur Group HF Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Baugur Group HF Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Baugur Group HF Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Baugur Group HF Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Baugur Group HF Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Baugur Group HF Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Baugur Group HF Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Baugur Group HF Director Current
University of Oxford BA In Physics Former

Executive News

  • UPDATE 3-MOVES-Everest Re, Rothstein Kass

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    Reuters - 9/01/09 - View Story

  • UPDATE 1-MOVES-Evolution Securities, ING Real Estate

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  • UPDATE 2-MOVES-CME, MassMutual, Evolution Securities

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