Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of Sunborn International Plc is responsible for the company’s strategy and for the monitoring of its implementation in the company’s business and management. Further, in line with the company’s Articles of Association and the Finnish Companies Act, the Board represents the company and is responsible for the appropriate organisation of its operations and for the appropriate arrangement of the control of the company accounts and finances.

  • Hans Niemi

    CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD


    Chairman since 2025

    Born: 1977
    Finnish Citizen

    Main education:
    Master of Science in Economics

    Other key positions:
    CEO of Sunborn International Plc 2025–
    CEO and Chairman of the Board of Sunborn Energy Ltd 2023–
    CEO of Sunborn Finance Plc 2021–
    Board Director of Logomo Oy 2021–
    Group Director of Sunborn Oy and Saga Palvelut Oy 2018–
    Board Director of Sunborn Oy 2016–
    Chairman of the Board of Sunborn Events Oy 2012–
    Board Director of Sunborn Saga Oy 2005
    Board Director of Naantalin Kaivohuone Oy 2004–
    Board Director of Ruissalo Säätiö sr 1994–

    Former key positions:
    –

    Holding in the company:
    – (owns 47 percent of the company’s shareholders Sunborn Oy and Saga Palvelut Oy, which together hold 357,314,967 of the company’s shares)

    Not independent of the Company, its management nor its major shareholders

  • Jakob Eliasson

    BOARD DIRECTOR


    Board Director since 2025

    Born: 1982
    Swedish Citizen

    Main education:
    Master of Science in Economics

    Other key positions:
    Chairman of the Credit Investment Committee of Altaal AB 2024–
    Board Director of Altaal AB 2024
    Member of the Investment Advisory Board of Trögds Härads Allmänningar 2022–
    Board Director of Nordic Credit Partners AB 2021–
    Board Director of Nordic Credit Partners S.A., SICAV-RAIF Umbrella 2020–
    Board Director of Nordic Credit Opportunities S.A. 2020–
    Member of the Investment Committee of ShortCap AB 2019–

    Former key positions:
    Founder, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Nordic Credit Partners AB 2015–2024
    Investment Director – Nordic Private Equity of CVC Capital Partners PLC 2012–2015
    Investment Professional at Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking (The private equity, private credit and infrastructure investments division of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.) 2010–2012
    Investment Banking Analyst at Credit Suisse Group AG 2008–2010

    Holding in the company:
    –

    Independent of the Company, its management and its major shareholders

  • Jussi Majamaa

    BOARD DIRECTOR


    Board Director since 2025

    Born: 1971
    Finnish Citizen

    Main education:
    Master of Science (Econ.)

    Other key positions:
    CEO of Origo Partners Oy 2005–

    Former key positions:
    Board Director of Indoor Group Holding Oy 2022–2024
    Board Director of KH-Koneet Group Oy 2022-2024
    CEO of Sievi Capital Oyj 2021–2023
    Founding Partner and Chairman of the Board of Sisu Partners Oy 2014–2020
    Head of M&A Pohjola Corporate Finance Oy (currently OP Corporate Bank plc) 2008–2014
    Director at Deloitte Corporate Finance Oy 2005–2008
    Director at Carnegie Investment Bank AB 2003–2005
    Director at UBS Warburg (UBS AG) 2000–2003
    Investment Banking Associate and Analyst at Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) Helsinki Branch 1996–2000
    Auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers Oy 1994–1998

    Holding in the company:
    1 310 931 shares indirectly through Origo Partners Oy

    Independent of the Company’s management and the Company’s major shareholders but not of the Company

  • Xavier Valero

    BOARD DIRECTOR


    Board Director since 2025

    Born: 1973
    Spanish Citizen (Resident in Finland)

    Main education:
    Master of Laws

    Other key positions:
    Board Director of Sunborn Energy Ltd 2022–
    General Counsel of the Sunborn Group 2001–

    Former key positions:
    General Manager of Kudos Dsign Oy 2016–2018
    Senior Partner at Valero & Väinölä Advocats 2000–2017

    Holding in the company:
    –

    Independent of the major shareholders of the Company, but not of the Company or its management

  • Karen Thomson

    BOARD OBSERVER


    Board Observer since 2025

    Born: 1962
    British Citizen

    Main education:
    Bachelor of Science in Economics

    Other key positions:
    Commercial Director and Board Member of Sunborn Energy Ltd 2022–

    Former key positions:
    Director of Hotel & Leisure at ISS UK Ltd (2012–2018)
    Operations Director at ISS UK Ltd (2000–2012)
    Operations Manager at ISS UK Ltd (1990–2012)

    Holding in the company:
    –

    Independent of the major shareholders of the Company, but not of the Company or its management

Board of Directors Charter

The Charter of the Board of Directors of Sunborn International Plc outlines the governance framework and responsibilities of the Board in ensuring the Company’s strategic direction, regulatory compliance, and long-term value creation. Operating under Finnish corporate law and Nasdaq Helsinki’s First North Growth Market rules, the Board oversees the Company’s strategic planning, financial oversight, and executive leadership, including appointing the CEO and setting management incentives.

The Board comprises 3–7 members elected annually, with a focus on independence, diversity, and competence across key sectors. Members are expected to act solely in the interest of the Company and its shareholders, with a strong emphasis on ethical conduct, confidentiality, and sustainability.

The Board does not currently maintain permanent committees but may establish them as needed. Regular self-assessments ensure effectiveness and alignment with stakeholder expectations. Key duties include setting financial targets, approving major investments, monitoring risk management, and ensuring transparent shareholder communication.

The Chair leads the Board’s work and interaction with stakeholders, while meetings may be held physically or virtually. Board operations emphasize accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement in corporate governance.