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ABOUT KMT

GOVERNANCE

The KMT Non-Profit Organization (NPO) serves as the central entity managing and coordinating the activities of the Krafla Magma Testbed. Governed by a Board of Directors, the NPO oversees strategic planning, financial management, and stakeholder engagement.

Our governance structure encompasses multiple bodies, each playing a crucial role in guiding and overseeing operations — advancing our mission of revolutionizing volcano science and geothermal energy research.

MEET THE KMT PEOPLE

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors provides strategic direction and oversight to KMT’s operations. It is composed of executive-level individuals from organizations that actively fund the KMT initiative, who bring expertise in areas such as geosciences, energy policy, technology innovation, and organizational management. These distinguished leaders guide KMT toward impactful outcomes and sustainable growth and ensures alignment with our organizational goals and values. 

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Marit Brommer
Chair | CEO, International Geothermal Association (IGA)
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Lilli Freda
Executive Director, EPOS ERIC
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Árni Magnússon
CEO, ÍSOR Iceland GeoSurvey
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Arna Pálsdóttir
Head of Resource Innovation at Reykjavik Energy
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Bjarni Pálsson
EVP Wind and Geothermal, Landsvirkjun

Alternate Board Members

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Hjalti Páll Ingólfsson
Director of Geothermal Development
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Sigurður Markússon
Superhot Program Leader at Reykjavik Energy

Day-to-Day Leadership

Chief Executive Officer

Björn Þór Guðmundsson

CEO | Member of Funding Committee

KMT Science Board & Funding Commitee

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John Ludden CBE
Chair / Science Board
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Vicky Preibisch
Chair / Funding Committee
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