Council

William Spiteri Bailey, a Certified Public Accountant and registered auditor, serves as an independent Non-Executive Chairman and Director and consultant to Boards, Practices, and Family Businesses. A retired partner of a Big 8 Firm, he currently holds the position of President of The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise, and Industry. Additionally, he is a past president of the Malta Institute of Accountants. William possesses extensive experience in servicing and advising clients across a diverse array of industry sectors. He is a seasoned auditor and proficient Business Development Professional, with a substantial track record of leading Boards, meetings, and Committees.

Mark Bajada is an accomplished entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience. As the founder of The Bajada Lyons Group, he has pioneered renewable energy solutions in Malta, developing 14 solar farms through Bajada New Energy. His leadership has expanded the group into healthcare (Lyons Care, Casa Paola), engineering (Proenergy), hospitality (Palazzo Ignazio), and innovation (Connected Care, Digital Brain, MyMama, GRNR). Awarded the 2022 EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Mark is known for being mindful and driven by the purpose of doing things right—not just for financial gain. He now serves as Deputy President of The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry, advises on key councils, and has participated as an investor in all three editions of Shark Tank Malta.

Silvan holds a degree in Banking and Finance and an MBA from the University of Reading. Silvan has been involved in various sectors of the economy holding various managerial and directorship roles.  He is presently a Director for Advisory Services at EMCS, whereby he specialises in economic and business advisory to various family businesses. Silvan is the Chairperson of the Family Business Committee and Vice President of The Malta Chamber.  He writes a weekly economic analysis column on the Malta Business Weekly. Silvan represents The Malta Chamber on the Retail Price Index Advisory Committee and supports The Malta Chamber with various economic analysis and input.

Managing Director at Multi Packaging Limited, manufacturers of corrugated board and boxes and a subsidiary of the M. Demajo Group. Brian Muscat has been working in the manufacturing sector for the past 36 years. He began his career at Playmobil Malta in 1988, spending a decade in the Printing and Sub-contracting departments before transitioning to Multi Packaging Ltd in 2006 as Operations Manager. In 2013, he was promoted to General Manager and currently serves as Managing Director.

In 2015, he was co-opted as a member of the Manufacturers and Other Economic Group within The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry. He was elected as a Council Member and Chairperson of the same group in 2021. In 2023, he was elected to the Council and also appointed as a Board of Management Officer. Muscat now serves as a Vice President. He represents The Malta Chamber as a Director on the boards of Malta Enterprise, the Malta Business Bureau, and the Foundation for the Promotion of Entrepreneurial Initiatives. Since 2019, Mr. Muscat has served as Chairperson of the Bulebel Industrial Estate Tenants Association (BIETA), advocating for the interests of businesses within the estate.

Alan has been actively involved in supporting Malta’s tourism industry through his roles on the Board of Management and Council of The Malta Chamber and as a former Chairperson of the Tourism Operators Business Section. He is passionate about promoting quality experiences within a sustainable tourism framework with broad experience across tourism, hospitality, and transport, he is committed to fostering strategic growth, innovation, and a more competitive, sustainable future for Malta’s economy. Alan has been involved in his family’s business, Robert Arrigo & Sons, which has been a leading player in the Maltese tourism industry for several decades.

Ing. Ruben Cuschieri is an Electrical Engineer, having graduated from the University of Malta in 1992.  He has since occupied various management roles in leading local and international companies, gaining vast exposure and experience in the international sphere, particularly in the manufacturing and related industries sector. Over the years, he has also provided consultancy to several local and foreign companies.   Since 2021 he has been heading the setting up of a cutting-edge technology manufacturing company R3Vox Ltd, a leading hydrographic survey equipment company with a global reach, in the role of Managing Director.  Since 2019 he has served as Council Member of the Chamber and for the last two years as the Chairperson of the Manufacturing and other Industries Economic Group.  He now serves as an Officer on The Malta Chamber’s Board of Management. Ing. Cuschieri also represents The Malta Chamber on the Board of Directors of Indis (Malta) Ltd, Jobs Plus, the Employment Relationships Board and the Low Wage Commission.

Kevin J. Rapinett was appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of Halmann Vella Group plc in March 2020, following a rewarding 33-year career in the banking and finance industry. Throughout his journey, he held senior positions at HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c., including Head of Global Markets and Investment Banking, Managing Director and Stockbroker of HSBC Stockbrokers (Malta) Ltd, and Head of Wholesale Credit Risk and Deputy Chief Risk Officer. In 2012, Kevin was appointed Head of Corporate Banking, during which time he was also seconded to HSBC Commercial Banking in London. Beyond his executive roles, Kevin actively participates in the business community. He has been a member of the Council of The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry for the past four years and a member of its Board of Management for the past two years. Additionally, he serves as a non-executive director on several corporate boards.