About Boardio

Skills and expertise
needed for global growth

Boardio connects growth companies with the right advisors and board members — anywhere in the world. Over 11,000 advisors, 110 countries, hundreds of successful searches.

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11,000+
Advisors in network
110
Countries covered
>30
Country Managers & Ambassadors
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Global network

Advisors in 123 countries

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123 Countries
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Our mission

To provide companies with skills and expertise needed to expand

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The leading global service for growth companies

Our mission is to be the leading global service for growth companies, providing them with the skills and expertise they need to expand internationally — by connecting them with advisors and board members who have the right experience, networks, and interest in their businesses.

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Openness
We foster a culture of transparency where ideas, feedback, and concerns are freely exchanged — enabling collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
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Honesty
Honesty is at the core of everything we do. We are not looking for quick wins — we believe truthfulness and integrity are the foundation for long-term success.
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Trust
We trust in people. By being reliable, consistent, and accountable, we build an environment where trust thrives — with our team, our advisors, and our clients.
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Equality
Our selection process is based solely on expertise, qualifications, and experience — independent of gender, race, religion, or any other factor.

How it works

Boardio for companies and advisors

Whether you're a company looking for growth expertise or an advisor looking for your next engagement — here's how Boardio works.

🏢 For companies
1
Brief us on your growth targets
Fill out the form or talk to our expert
2
We start a free advisor search
Using our network of 11,000+ advisors, 30 local representatives, and AI to find the best match.
3
You decide whether to proceed
Review profiles and applications — no obligation to hire.
4
Pay only for success
We only charge if you start working with an advisor we found.
🤝 For advisors
1
Join Boardio for free
Sign up and create your profile to showcase your expertise.
2
Browse opportunities
See companies looking for advisors at boardio.com/opportunities
3
Apply to ones that interest you
Briefly explain why you're a suitable match for the opportunity.
4
Engage on your own terms
Agree all details — compensation, scope, and timeline — directly with the company.

How it started

Although Boardio is a global service, we rely on some of the good characteristics of the Nordics — we are originally from Finland — as we believe these make a good foundation for successful business in any country.

2009
Tuomo, while working at Nokia, had the idea to help growth companies access expertise. No services existed to connect advisors with companies — so he left Nokia to build one. He sent this email to his colleagues before leaving:
"In this new service (called Abonnet = Advisory Board on Net) small and medium sized companies can get a group of people to act as advisors to help in new market entry, finding new partners, providing information on competitors etc. — basically to help in any operative or strategic issue company may have."
2013
We realised the biggest value we could provide was helping companies find skilled individuals. We simplified the product, removed video meetings and document sharing — and renamed the service Boardio.
2020
We introduced the Company Turnkey service — the backbone of our offering today. We find suitable advisors and only charge if the company starts working with one we found.
2022
We started hiring local Country Managers to run Boardio in their regions. Global platform with local service — a model that works well.
Today
With 11,000+ advisors around the globe, hundreds of successful searches, and a network of ~30 local representatives, we are a unique source of skills, experience, and networks for any growth-oriented company. The vision Tuomo had in 2009 has finally become reality.

The team

Meet the people behind Boardio

A small, global team passionate about connecting companies with the right expertise.

Tuomo Virkkunen
Tuomo Virkkunen
Founder & CEO
Founded Boardio in 2009 after leaving Nokia. Passionate about helping growth companies access the right expertise globally.
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Andrew Spratley
Andrew Spratley
CTO
10+ years experience with startups and small companies, delivering bespoke platforms and solutions. Leads all code and infrastructure development at Boardio.
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Jan De Clippeleer
Jan De Clippeleer
Chief Growth Officer · Global Healthtech Ecosystem Lead
32 years across high-tech industries and IT. Serial entrepreneur and innovation consultant. Passionate about open innovation and connecting corporates, startups, and academia.
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Per Landquist
Per Landquist
Country Manager Sweden
17+ years as Managing Director in Sweden and Finland in loyalty and value-added services. 20+ years in banking and credit card business. Expert in strategic sales and partnerships.
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Jan Vincent Jordan
Jan Vincent Jordan
Ecosystem Lead Circular Economy · Boardio EIC Partnership
Connects circular economy innovators with businesses and investors across European ecosystems. Mentors and guides entrepreneurs in circularity, digital, and sustainability transitions.
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George Tsonis
George Tsonis
Country Manager Greece
Innovative brand developer with experience across food, marine, and technology industries. Board-level professional with strong leadership, negotiation, and business development skills.
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Kelvin Zhou
Kelvin Zhou
Country Manager Singapore
15+ years global experience across multinationals, consultancies, and tech startups. Deep expertise in AI transformation, automation, and logistics. Led projects valued at S$50M+.
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Pieter Sprinkhuizen
Pieter Sprinkhuizen
Country Manager Netherlands
20+ years in global expansion and market entry. Built offices and distributor networks across 40+ countries in Europe and North America. Deep expertise in cross-cultural business development.
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Benoit Reinards
Benoit Reinards
Country Manager Canada
20+ years navigating complex business environments across multinationals, SMEs, and government. Fluent in three languages. Former FDI and market entry advisor in New York.
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Work with us

Join the Boardio network

We work with entrepreneurial connectors and market builders around the world. Two ways to get involved — pick the one that fits your availability and ambition.

Flexible commitment

Ambassador

30% revenue share

Refer companies from your network. We handle qualification, matching, and delivery. No sales work, no minimum activity.

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Country Manager / Ecosystem Lead

70% revenue share

Actively represent Boardio in your country, region, or vertical. Build relationships, close deals, own your territory. Starts with a pilot period.

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Current ambassadors

Poul G. Kristensen
China
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Jouni Kröger
Finland
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Jonathan Skelly
Germany
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Rui Gouveia
Portugal
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Company details
Abonnet Oy · Maapallonkuja 2 · 02210 Espoo · Finland
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