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13. Malta Chamber Board of Management in place
11. changing and reforming, is the moment the country starts its downfall.” The Prime Minister spoke about the current reforms, from the energy sector and the change-over to electric cars, to promoting increased female participation in the labour market through incentives such as universal free childcare. He pointed out another major reform that was announced the day before, aimed at achieving equal representation in Parliament. “If in the history of our Parliament there are only 27 women and hundreds of men, then something must be wrong. And this is ample reason to challenge ourselves to bring about the necessary change.” Leader of the Opposition Adrian Delia, who was also interviewed by Stefano Mallia, asked who was benefitting from the successes the country was achieving. He said that economic growth should not depend on growth in population size. The Leader of the Opposition proposed a long-term plan that would determine which industries are best suited for sustainable growth. Focusing on issues related to transportation, Dr Delia said that the country needed a metro system in place. He said that resurfacing roads at a great cost was not going to result in any benefit for the country, as a long-term plan was warranted. The event also featured a key-note speech by Peter Mckiernan, Professor of Management and Director of the Global MBA at the University of Strathclyde in Scotland. Gordon Cordina, Robert Geismann and Philip Von Brockdorff delivered presentations on the state of the economy of Malta. The event was concluded with a panel discussion lead by Silvan Mifsud, with the participation of David Xuereb, Marisa Xuereb, Nicholas Zahra and Stephanie Fabri.
Economic Group, has served as Deputy President of the Malta Chamber since 2017, and held various other positions within the structures of the Chamber in previous years. He represented the Chamber in several local and international fora, including leading delegations on behalf of the Chamber, the latest being the European Parliament of Enterprises. He also chaired the Energy and Environment Committee within the Chamber since its establishment in 2009. Addressing Council for the first time, Mr Xuereb said he was honoured to be elected to preside over the Chamber Council and promised to work closely with his fellow Council members and the members of the Chamber. He outlined his main priorities for the Chamber in the coming two years, top of which is the implementation of a regeneration strategy that will be targeting the future priorities of this prestigious institution representing its membership for 170 years. This objective will ensure that the vision and approach of the Chamber are completely aligned to the current and future needs of its wide membership, and the ever-changing national and international business environment in which the organisation operates. Mr Xuereb thanked outgoing President Frank V. Farrugia who led the Chamber over the last 24 months, and invited him to remain active within the structures of the Chamber.
Following the electoral process which took place in March, the Malta Chamber’s newlyelected Council convened for the first time on Friday 29th March to elect Perit David Xuereb as President for the next two years. Next was the establishment of the Board of Management, which is tasked with advising Council on policy matters and the administration of the Chamber. Marisa Xuereb, who hails from the Manufacturing Economic Group was elected Deputy President, while Hugh Arrigo (Services Economic Group) and Frank V. Farrugia (Importers Economic Group) were elected Vice-Presidents. Liz Barbaro Sant (Services Economic Group), Andrew W.J. Mamo (Importers Economic Group) and Matthias Fauser (Manufacturing Economic Group) were elected Officers on the Board of Management. Council of The Malta Chamber 2019-2021 The remaining members of the Council are listed below. Importers, Distributors and Retailers Economic Group Fava Reginald, Tabone Anthony, Vassallo Cesareo Christopher, Zahra Charles A. Manufacturers and Other Industries Economic Group Cachia Patrick, Cuschieri Ruben, Pace Joseph, Xuereb Nicholas Services Providers Economic Group Casolani Ian, Cutajar Marcel, Sullivan Matthew E., Vassallo Alison
12. Perit David Xuereb elected 70th President of the Malta Chamber Following the Annual General Meeting of the Malta Chamber which was held on 25th March and the subsequent electoral process, the newly-elected Council convened and elected Perit David Xuereb as the 70th President of the Malta Chamber. Perit Xuereb, who comes from the Services APRIL/MAY 2019
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