ECONOMIC VISION 2020: Business. Finance. Economy.
ALFIE BORG, CHAIRMAN & CEO, HUDSON HOLDINGS LTD “By working together, we can effectively lay the foundation for a new generation of inclusive economic growth. There must be a concerted effort made to expand economic opportunities for middle-class families, create transparency and effective governance in every sector, and ensure that innovative private businesses that keep our country progressing have the support they need to grow and thrive in the years to come.”
DAVID G. CURMI, CEO, MAPFRE MSV LIFE “A genuine, long-term economic vision for Malta should be about how to make economic growth and development smarter, more sustainable and more inclusive. Malta cannot be everything for everyone. Decisions need to be made to pinpoint the activities that are more important than others for Malta. This is critical when setting the direction for our economy. And in doing so, we should prioritise premium quality and good value.”
FRANCOIS GRECH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EXIGY “Sustainable economic growth can be achieved through the right innovation and technologies that can help transform businesses and facilitate new operating and business models. We need to stimulate funding in applied innovations across our local businesses, and provide practical funding opportunities for further R&D within knowledge-based enterprises.”
MARTIN HIGNETT, MANAGING DIRECTOR, TRELLEBORG SEALING SOLUTIONS MALTA “For genuine, long-term prosperity, we must respect the islands’ culture and heritage. Malta needs to ensure that the areas of focus that are chosen benefit all of society in Malta and are not a short-term boost for the few.”
DAVID XUEREB, CEO, QP MANAGEMENT LTD “While striving for creativity and innovation in our economic growth, I want us engaging in SMART business models that drive Malta’s commitment and ambition towards developing a zero-carbon economy by 2050. I’d like 2020 to be the year in which we kick-start the development of relevant competencies to scale our economy further. The cornerstone of our development’s next phase is the attainment of the highest quality in our business activities, products and services.”
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