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History and Governance

Foundation Background

The European Public Integrity Foundation (EUPI) was founded in 2024 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, as a non-profit organization under European civil law. The Foundation was established by a group of professionals specializing in governance, compliance, law, cybersecurity, international cooperation, and human rights protection. EUPIF was created in response to the growing global demand for effective anti-corruption mechanisms, institutional transparency, and cross-border accountability frameworks. Its mission is to promote and safeguard public integrity, ethical governance, and the protection of fundamental human rights, through a combination of investigative research, technological innovation, and open-access public information.

Operating as an independent European entity, the Foundation’s statutory objectives include:

  • Developing and implementing digital transparency instruments;
  • Enhancing oversight and civic participation mechanisms;
  • Fostering cooperation between public institutions, investigative media, and civil society
  • Defending journalistic freedom, cybersecurity, and data protection as fundamental elements of democratic accountability

Governance Structure

The Foundation’s management and strategic direction are exercised by the Board of Directors (the Board), composed of professionals with complementary expertise in governance, cybersecurity, digital communication, and legal compliance.

The Board is responsible for:

  • Ensuring that the Foundation’s activities comply with its Statutes and applicable laws
  • Supervising operational, technological, and research programs
  • Approving strategic partnerships, funding, and institutional priorities
  • Safeguarding the Foundation’s independence, ethical standards, and transparency in all its operations

Leadership & Strategic Oversight

Yan Sikorin

Chairman of the Board

Yan Sikorin operates within the discreet sphere of strategic intelligence and institutional integrity in Europe. His professional activity focuses on analytical supervision, cross-border intelligence assessment, and confidential advisory work involving governance and policy-related structures. Acting under the framework of the European Public Integrity Foundation (EUPI), he oversees selective operations addressing corruption exposure, intelligence mapping, and the evaluation of systemic vulnerabilities within public and private sectors. His expertise integrates investigative methodology, risk intelligence, and strategic communication – applied to sensitive environments where precision, verification, and controlled disclosure are essential. Mr. Sikorin’s work is defined by strategic discretion, limited visibility, and a consistent presence in projects where integrity and intelligence converge.

Sanket Patel

General Manager

Sanket Patel operates at the intersection of cyber intelligence and institutional security. Within the European Public Integrity Foundation (EUPI), he oversees the organization’s digital infrastructure, ensuring operational resilience, encryption reliability, and the protection of sensitive data environments. His expertise extends across cybersecurity architecture, digital forensics, and information control systems – applied to high-trust operations where integrity and precision are non-negotiable. Mr. Patel leads the Foundation’s advanced digital integrity programs, including encrypted reporting networks, secure data channels, and AI-driven verification models. Through a combination of strategic oversight and technical discretion, he maintains the confidentiality and reliability of the Foundation’s digital domain, reinforcing its commitment to operational transparency and institutional trust.

Pratik Thumbar

Secretary

Pratik Thumbar operates within the domains of digital governance, information integrity, and structured transparency systems. As Secretary of the European Public Integrity Foundation (EUPI), he coordinates controlled communication channels, institutional reporting protocols, and public access frameworks under strict verification standards. His background in cyber-awareness and data communication supports the Foundation’s mission to sustain clarity and authenticity within information ecosystems exposed to manipulation and digital interference. Mr. Thumbar’s methodology emphasizes resilience, precision, and verification across all layers of the Foundation’s communication infrastructure. His work reinforces EUPI’s operational doctrine – transparency secured by technology, integrity maintained through control.

Institutional Vision

The Board of the European Public Integrity Foundation embodies a multidisciplinary alliance at the intersection of law, technology, and public ethics. Through the combined leadership of Yan Sikorin, Sanket Patel, and Pratik Thumbar, EUPI serves as a European center of excellence in digital anti- corruption systems, open data verification, and human rights protection technologies. All activities of the Foundation are carried out in accordance with its Statutes, the laws of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and the principles of transparency, independence, and integrity, pursuing the long-term goal of building a more accountable, just, and technologically resilient Europe.