MANAGEMENT TEAM

  • Hans Niemi

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER


    CEO since 2025

    Born: 1977
    Finnish Citizen

    Main education:
    Master of Science in Economics

    Other key positions:
    Board Director 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–

    Previous experience:
    Over 25 years of experience in hospitality management and international real estate development.

    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)

  • Xavier Valero

    EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER


    Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer since 2021

    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

    Previous experience:
    25 years of experience in commercial real estate and international development, corporate law and hospitality management.

    Holding in the company:
    –

  • Jenni Saario

    CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER


    CFO since 2025

    Born: 1985
    Finnish Citizen

    Main education:
    Master of Science in Economics

    Other key positions:
    –

    Former key positions:
    – Chief Accountant at Sunborn Group 2015–2025
    – Audit Services at Ernst & Young Oy 2010–2015

    Previous experience:
    15 years of experience in finance, served as Chief Accountant of Sunborn Group and in auditing services for Ernst & Young.

    Holding in the company:
    –

  • Marc Skvorc

    CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER


    Chief Operating Officer since 2018

    Born: 1967
    US Citizen

    Main education:
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management and EMBA

    Other key positions:
    –

    Former key positions:
    – General Manager at Hotel Kämp 2014–2016
    – General Manager at Klaus K Hotel 2004–2014

    Previous experience:
    30 years hotel management experience in multiple brands, including Ritz Carlton, W Hotels, Hotel Kämp and Hotel Klaus K. 

    Holding in the company:
    –

  • Karen Thomson

    COUNTRY MANAGER, UNITED KINGDOM


    UK Country Manager 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)

    Previous experience:
    35 years of experience in business development and hospitality management, managing successful, large scale business operations.

    Holding in the company:
    –