Press release

Robert Burning, CFO to leave SSC Space

April 13, 2026

Robert Burning, CFO and member of the Executive Committee, has decided to leave SSC Space to take on a new position outside the company.

Robert, who has held the position since the beginning of 2024, will leave SSC Space at the latest on September 30, 2026. A recruitment process to find his successor has been initiated.

“We thank Robert for his strong leadership in driving efficiency, profitable growth, and disciplined execution, while also working purposefully to develop and secure our financing. I want to thank Robert for his dedicated commitment and wish him every success in his next role,” says Charlotta Sund, President and CEO of SSC Space.

Press contact: Philip Ohlsson, Press & PR, +46 70 721 70 26, philip.ohlsson@sscspace.com

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