Mr. Paul Abela has been President of the Malta Chamber of SMEs since 2007. As President Mr. Abela is tasked with managing and overseeing the Council work throughout the year. Coupled with a number of years managing various business ventures, currently Mr. Abela occupies the position of Chairman of Business First. Mr. Abela is also Chairman for Green MT and is a director various SME Chamber subsidiaries in particular on the WEEE Malta Ltd., Malta Energy Ltd. And the Malta Trade Fair Corporation.

In his capacity as SME Chamber President, on a national level, Mr. Abela is also a of board member of the Malta Enterprise Investment committee, board member of the Malta Development Bank, board member of the Malta Maritime Forum and a board member of the Central Business District Foundation.

As an individual, Mr Abela is skilled and expert in business planning and strategy, change management and negotiation.

Having Joined the SME Chamber in 2017, Mr. Aquilina is in charge of all EU and National Policy. Mr. Aquilina handles the drafting of various position papers submitted by the SME Chamber and is in charge with the overall consultation process with members coming from different sectors. Mr. Aquilina also assists individual members with specific issues and enquiries. Mr. Aquilina is particularity involved in issues related to Transport, Employment Law and Local Council issues. Mr Aquilina represents the SME Chamber on the Traffic Management Committee, the Malta Business Disability Forum, the SME United Social Affairs Committee and participates in various MCESD sub-committees.

Mr. Mizzi is mainly responsible with handling all Finance and Administration relations within the Malta Chamber of SMEs. Marcel Mizzi successfully managed various businesses including various retail and service enterprises throughout the years. Today, he is a qualified ICT consultant and an Internet application solution provider. Mr. Mizzi is involved in sustainable waste management solutions and hold the positions of Chairman within WEEE Malta Ltd. and a board member of GreenMT, both subsidiaries of the SME Chamber. Mr. Mizzi is also a board member of Energy Malta Ltd and Business 1st.

Additionaly Mr. Mizzi in his capacity as Vice-President is a board member Malta Trade Fair Corporation, board member on Premju Servizz bi Tbissima, Representative for Maltese SMEs on eInvoicing within the EU Commission, board member of the Cloud Forum, a member the eSkills Malta Foundation, board member Enterprise Consultative Council and a judge on the eBusiness Awards (MCA).

Within the SME Chamber Council, Mr. Mizzi represents a number of sectors and topics including; eCommerce and Web Developers, ICT, Education & eSkills, Single use plastics & sustainable waste management, WEEE and Packaging Directives, GDPR and Cyber Security.

Having been part of the Council for over 25 years Mr. Fenech currently holds the position of Deputy President and mainly represents the Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure sectors within the SME Chamber. Mr. Fenech is also the representative of the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development and the Building Industry Consultative Council (BICC). Mr. Fenech also holds the position of Chairman within the St. Julians / Paceville Town Centre Management. Additionally Mr. Fenech represents the town centre management on the Traffic Management Committee within Transport Malta, the Foundation for Tourism Zones Development being involved in a number of different AdHoc working groups and committees within the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) and is an alternative member on the Planning Authority Users Committee.

Mr. Camilleri mainly handles sectors within the Malta Chamber of SMEs and is currently President of the Fuel Stations Committee. Additionally Mr. Camilleri also represents Auto Parts, Auto Dealers, Car Rental & Leasing and Panel Beaters on the Council.

Mr. Galea has been a member of the SME Chamber Council for the past 15 years, having held different positions within the council. Mr. Galea is today council member for districts and localities. In his capacity as SME Chamber Council Member, Mr. Galea is a board member of Malta Energy Ltd and represents the SME Chamber on the Gozo Regional Committee. Mr. Galea also represents Malta on the EU Commission Committee for the free movement of persons. As a seasoned entrepreneur owning a number a number of businesses ranging from Real Estate to Sale of Motor Vehicles, Mr. Galea mainly represents the interests of Gozitan businesses on the SME Chamber Council.

Mr. Gauci is currently a council member responsible for International Relations and have been a member of the council for over 11 years and also served as Vice-President Training and Development. Mr. Gauci represents the SME Chamber on topics related to Energy, Renewable Energy and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Additionally Mr. Gauci in his capacity as council member is also CEO of Malta Energy Ltd, a subsidiary of the SME Chamber.

Mr. Cutajar is tasked with handling the general Training and Development of Malta Chamber of SMEs council and its members. He has been a member of the SME Chamber for more than 22 years. and has occupied various positions . Mr. Cutajar represents the IT Sector.

Mr. Micallef joined the SME Chamber in 2020 and represents Educational Institutions and Office Supplies industry within the Council. In 2022 he was elected as Vice-President responsible for Training & Development.

Mr. Zerafa has been serving as a council member for the past 25 Years and represents the Retail Sector. Mr. Zerafa forms part of the Mosta Business Community Committee within the Mosta Local Council. Additionally Mr. Zerafa is also a board member of WEEE Malta Ltd., a subsidiary of the SME Chamber.

Having joined the SME Chamber in 2018, Mr. Fino mainly represents the Importers & Retailers of Home & Contract Furniture on the SME Chamber Council.

Ms. Joan Haber has held different positions within the SME Chamber and on different boards including the of Vice-President for Training and Development, Chairperson of Employment Tribunal, Users Committee member within the Planning Authority and a member of the National Employment Authority. Ms. Haber today sits on the board as a council member and mainly represents the Craft Sector and the Weddings & Events sector within the SME Chamber. Additionally Ms. Haber in her capacity as Council Member represents Malta on the Advisory Committee for Vocational Training within the EU Commission.

Mr.Muscat is a Certified Public Accountant and Managing Director at NM Group.

Mr. Zammit has been a member of the SME Chamber Council for over 25 years and is the President of the Hauliers sectoral committee within the Malta Chamber of SMEs.

Dr Claire Shoemake is a Pharmacist by profession and a lecturer at the University of Malta.

Mr. DeBono has joined the SME Chamber Council in 2003 And has held various positions including the role of Vice-President for International Affairs and Vice-President for Training and Development. Mr. DeBono has in the past also represented the SME Chamber on discussions on Exports in North Africa.

Mr. DeBono is currently President of the Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Sectors. In his capacity as Council Member, Mr. DeBono represents the SME Chamber on the POYC Standing Advisory Committee where the Chamber of SMEs is a partner and is also Treasurer of Mamvo- the entity responsible for implementation of the Falsified Medicines Directive where the Chamber of SMEs is also a founding member.

Having Joined the SME Chamber in 2017, Mr. Aquilina is in charge of all EU and National Policy. Mr. Aquilina handles the drafting of various position papers submitted by the SME Chamber and is in charge with the overall consultation process with members coming from different sectors. Mr. Aquilina also assists individual members with specific issues and enquiries. Mr. Aquilina is particularity involved in issues related to Transport, Employment Law and Local Council issues. Mr Aquilina represents the SME Chamber on the Traffic Management Committee, the Malta Business Disability Forum, the SME United Social Affairs Committee and participates in various MCESD sub-committees.

Mr. Demicoli joined the SME Chamber in 2019 and is in charge with managing all communication activities within the Malta Chamber of SMEs including media relations, social media and website. Mr. Demicoli is also tasked with drafting and issuing of press releases while handling communication with different media houses.

Additionally Mr. Demicoli handles all EU affairs including EU projects applications, delegations and assisting members with identifying funds available for their business. Mr. Demicoli represents the SME Chamber on the Joint Stakeholder Working Committee (JSWC), EU Monitoring Committee and the Youth Guarantee Forum.

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Ms. Said Curmi has been working at SME Chamber for the past 26 years. As Membership Relations Executive, she responsible for all Chamber’s members. Her responsibilities include listening to and identifying members’ diverse issues and carry these to the respective committees/CEO. She meets and liaises with all new members to ensure that they are involved and assisted. Ms. Said Curmi communicates information to members, including Government decisions affecting members. Additionally Ms. Said Curmi organises and attends committee meetings while assisting in the organisation of meetings, events and conferences. She maintains membership records and process collection of renewal subscriptions.

On certain issues Ms. Said Curmi brings together diverse members to help create new sections within the Associations. Ms. Said Curmi also holds the license of Insurance Intermediary a service which the SME Chamber offers to members at a discounted rate. Other responsibilities include the preparation for investigations related to issues, respond to queries, assist and in helping the association achieve its overall mission and in giving our members a positive customer service experience.

Ms. Diane Scerri Gauci has been working within the Chamber of SMEs since 2006. Initially starting off as a Personal Assistant to the Director General. Today Ms. Scerri Gauci works closely with the SME Chamber members mainly assisting with complaints, account related issues, updating of memberships and other queries arising from time to time. Ms. Scerri Gauci also compiles and submits a number of Maternity Trust Fund applications on behalf of our members. Finally Ms. Scerri Gauci also handles payroll and other administrative duties.

Ms. Sammut has been working with the Malta Chamber of SMEs for the past 10 years. Formerly acting as a Personal Assistant to the President and the Executive Council along with administering the office on a daily basis. Today Ms Sammut handles a number of member’s related issues and also assists members in submitting their Micro Invest Applications. Additionally Ms Sammut, handles tasks in relation to accountancy, bookkeeping and financials.

Ms. Attard assist in the overall administrative duties required and Is particularly in charge with keeping members data up to date with the correct details. Additionally Ms. Attard assists the Members’ Relations Executive with the day to day upkeep of memberships and renewals.

Ms. Sinagra joined the SME Chamber in 2019 and currently handles the front desk, being the first reference point for general calls and emails, Ms Sinagra handles the day to day office duties and acts as a personal assistant to the President, the CEO and the Council with their daily administrative requirements.