Mr Paul V Azzopardi Concludes Term as CEO

As Mr. Paul V. Azzopardi concludes his term as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Malta Development Bank, the Board of Directors would like to express their appreciation for his leadership over the past three years, as well as for his prior contributions to the Bank, including his previous role as Deputy CEO. The Board acknowledges and appreciates his commitment in fulfilling these roles in shaping the Bank’s progress and future growth. While wishing Mr. Azzopardi the very best in his future endeavours, the Board is pleased to announce that Ms. Alison Micallef, the Deputy CEO, has taken on the duties and responsibilities of the CEO role to ensure continuity in the Bank’s leadership until further notice.


Jintemm it-Terminu bħala Kap Eżekuttiv tas-Sur Paul V. Azzopardi

Is-Sur Paul V. Azzopardi kkonkluda t-terminu tiegħu bħala Kap Eżekuttiv tal-Malta Development Bank. Il-Bord tad-Diretturi jixtieq jesprimi l-apprezzament għat-tmexxija tiegħu tul dawn l-aħħar tliet snin, kif ukoll għall-kontribuzzjonijiet preċedenti fi ħdan il-Bank, inkluż fir-rwol ta’ qabel bħala Deputat Kap Eżekuttiv. Il-Bord jagħraf u japprezza l-impenn tas-Sur Azzopardi fit-twettiq tad-dmirijiet tiegħu fejn witta t-triq għall-progress u tkabbir futur tal-Bank. Filwaqt li jawgura lis-Sur Azzopardi għall-futur, il-Bord bi pjaċir iħabbar li s-Sinj. Alison Micallef, id-Deputat Kap Eżekuttiv, se tieħu f’idejha d-dmirijiet u r-responsabbiltajiet tar-rwol ta’ Kap Eżekuttiv biex tkun żgurata il-kontinwità fit-tmexxija tal-Bank, sakemm jinħareġ avviż ulterjuri.

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