Former director of Borzen, candidate for mayor of Brd, sold a million-dollar mansion

Carlo Peter Peršolja, former director of Borzen and candidate for mayor of Brdo, has sold a million-euro villa located in the village of Nožed. The villa, which offers a stunning view of the Slovenian coast and the Sečovlje Salts, was listed for sale with an initial price of 1.75 million euros but was eventually sold for 1.15 million euros. According to publicly available records, the new owner has not yet been registered in the land registry, as all purchase conditions have not been fulfilled. The villa, spanning 442 square meters, sits on a 1,500-square-meter plot of land featuring a large swimming pool. It is described as being designed over three floors, equipped with modern technology, and offering luxurious living conditions. The property includes a garage with space for six cars. The listing highlighted its exclusive nature, positioning it as an ideal residence for discerning buyers seeking both luxury and comfort. Peršolja, who previously served as director of Borzen from 2010 to September 2020, acquired the villa primarily through loans from the SID bank and the public fund for small businesses in the Goriska region, specifically the Development Financial Incentive Fund. While he has confirmed the acquisition, he has not disclosed the exact amount he invested in the property. During his tenure at Borzen, Peršolja earned substantial income. His gross salary in 2017 amounted to 110,015 euros, with additional earnings from business success, bonuses, and regressions totaling approximately 45,654 euros. In 2018, his gross salary rose slightly to 113,154 euros, accompanied by other earnings of around 61,361 euros. By 2019, his gross salary had increased further to 115,754 euros, with additional earnings of 55,250 euros. In 2020, when he left Borzen, he received a total of 219,126 euros, including a bonus for business success, compensation for unused vacation days, and a severance package. Peršolja also held the position of director at Ener-Pro, a company established in 2008. Initially focused on energy production and project design, Ener-Pro participated in support schemes such as OVE and SPTE based on decisions by the Agency for Energy regarding the allocation of support for electricity production from renewable sources. From June 2016 to January 2023, Borzen issued payments totaling 166,931.56 euros to Ener-Pro. When questioned about whether Peršolja personally signed contracts with Borzen, he stated that he withdrew from the signing process and informed the supervisory board accordingly. He explained that the operations of his company with Borzen were based on a decision by the Agency for Energy, which allowed participation in the support scheme for producers of electricity from renewable sources under the same terms as other producers. The sale of the villa marks another step in Peršolja’s transition from corporate leadership to political candidacy, as he plans to run again for mayor of Brdo in the upcoming local elections. The transaction underscores the financial dynamics of his career, blending personal investments with professional earnings, while highlighting the broader economic context of regional development initiatives.