> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://documentation.carbonregistry.com/documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://documentation.carbonregistry.com/documentation/icr-program/about-icr/leadership/organizational-roles-and-responsibilities/icr-team/gudmundur-sigbergsson/chief-executive-officer-ceo/chief-executive-officer-ceo-old.md).

# Chief Executive Officer (CEO) (old)

**Chief Executive Officer (CEO)**: Responsible for the overall strategic direction and leadership of the ICR.  Leads the development, management, and operation of the ICR Program and ensures it aligns with the company's mission.

* **Strategic Vision and Leadership:**
  * Sets the long-term strategic vision for the ICR, ensuring it aligns with market needs and sustainability goals.
  * Leads the organization, providing direction and inspiration to achieve its mission and objectives.
* **Stakeholder Engagement:**
  * Actively engages with key stakeholders, including investors, partners, project proponents, developers, validation and verification bodies, governmental bodies, and environmental groups.
  * Builds and maintains strong relationships to support the ICR's objectives and enhance its reputation and influence.
* **Registry Operations:** Directly responsible for managing the operation of the registry, ensuring its smooth functioning and reliability.
* **Standards Compliance:**
  * Ensures that all ICR activities comply with relevant standards, including ISO 14064-2 and other applicable environmental and quality management standards.
  * Oversees the implementation and maintenance of systems and processes to ensure continuous compliance.
* **Program Integrity:**
  * Upholds the integrity of the ICR's programs, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and reliability in all registry activities and carbon credit transactions.
  * Promotes ethical practices and ensures that all operations adhere to the highest standards of environmental and corporate responsibility.
* **VVB (Validation and Verification Body) Oversight:**
  * Oversees the activities of Validation and Verification Bodies to ensure they adhere to specified standards and provide accurate and impartial verification and validation services.
  * Ensures that VVBs conduct their activities in alignment with ICR's objectives and compliance requirements.
* **Quality System Management:**
  * Develops, implements, and oversees the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 standards.
  * Ensures that the QMS is effectively integrated into all aspects of the ICR's operations, including project registration, validation, and verification processes.