Contact
Staff
Solby A. Christiansdóttir
Games Director
+298 220120 solby@faroeislands2027.foSolby Anna Christiansdóttir is a trained journalist and holds a BA in Faroese and Literature. She has worked for many years at Kringvarp Føroya (the Faroese Broadcasting Corporation, KVF), where she was also part of the management team for a period.
Solby has been active in sport since her youth and has, among other things, helped organise KI Klaksvik football club’s participation in UEFA competitions.
She has long had a strong interest in the Island Games, both personally and professionally.
Her knowledge of event organisation is extensive, and she has gained particular insight into the Games through her role as host for KVF’s television and radio coverage at five previous Island Games.
Poula Michelsen
Sports Director
+298 225006 poula@faroeislands2027.foPoula Michelsen holds a degree in Marketing Management, an HD in Organisation and Leadership, and an MA in Law.
As Sports Manager, Poula is responsible for all sporting activities at the Betri Island Games, as well as overseeing the volunteer programme and all marketing efforts.
Poula has extensive experience in both the financial sector and the private business sector, where she has worked with marketing, management, and coordination since 2006.
She has been actively involved in a wide range of sports, both as an athlete, coach, and organiser.
Helena Eyðsteinsdóttir Jakobsen
Accommodation and catering
+298 217509 faroeislands27@enjoy.foThe accommodation and catering at the 2027 Betri International Island Games XXI in the Faroe Islands is being operated by the traveling company Enjoy.
Helena Eyðsteinsdóttir Jakobsen is the sales manager of Enjoy and is in charge of all the accommodation and catering.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Helena. She will help you in any way she can.
Rannvá Poulsen
Transport & travel
+298 733515 faroeislands27@62n.foThe transport at the 2027 Betri International Island Games XXI in the Faroe Islands is being operated by the travel company 62N.
Rannvá Poulsen is the transport manager and is in charge of all the transportation during the Games and available to advise on travel to and from the Faroe Islands.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Rannvá. She will help you in any way she can.
Organising Committee
Poula Michelsen
Sports Director
+298 225006 poula@faroeislands2027.foPoula Michelsen holds a degree in Marketing Management, an HD in Organisation and Leadership, and an MA in Law.
As Sports Manager, Poula is responsible for all sporting activities at the Betri Island Games, as well as overseeing the volunteer programme and all marketing efforts.
Poula has extensive experience in both the financial sector and the private business sector, where she has worked with marketing, management, and coordination since 2006.
She has been actively involved in a wide range of sports, both as an athlete, coach, and organiser.
Teitur Samuelsen
Chairman and Finances
+298 231000Teitur Samuelsen, the CEO of the p/f Eystur- og Sandoyartunlar, serves as chairman of the Island Games Committee 27, with financial and administrative oversight of the games
Doris Bjarkhamar
Health and Safety
+298 551050 doris.bjarkhamar@tinganes.foDoris Bjarkhamar, advisor at the Prime Minister's Office, is responsible for health and safety matters
Niels Mortensen
Commercial operations/sponsorships
+298 216928 niels@sms.foNiels Mortensen, director of p/f SMS, handles partnerships and commercial operations
Annleyg Lamhauge
Accommodation, Catering and Transport
+298 556136 annleyg@visitfaroeislands.comAnnleyg Lamhauge, representing Visit Faroe Islands, will oversee transportation, housing, and food services
Elin Heðinsdóttir Joensen
Events, Cultural Arrangements and Sports
+298 222333 elin@isf.foElin Heðinsdóttir Joensen, president of the Faroese Confederation of Sports, is responsible for various events at the games, such as the opening and closing ceremonies, and other sporting and cultural events.
Anna Maria Toftegaard
Volunteers, Sustainability, PR and Media
+298 548236 annamaria@isf.foAnna Maria Toftegaard, a member of the executive committee of the Faroese Confederation of Sports, will be in charge of the numerous volunteers, sustainability, communications, and social media
John Kjær
Special Advisor of the OC
+298 790532 john@isf.foJohn Kjær, special advisor for the Faroese Island Games OC, has been representing the Faroe Islands within the IIGA since the inaugural Island Games in the Isle of Man in 1985