17 March, 2025
CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE ECONOMIC GROUPS AND COUNCIL OF THE MALTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, ENTERPRISE AND INDUSTRY
MARCH 2025 – MARCH 2027
Aquilina Norman
Norman Aquilina is the Group Chief Executive of Simonds Farsons Cisk Plc. Mr Aquilina is a former chairman of the Chamber’s Manufacturers and Other Industries Economic Group. Previously he had the post of Senior Vice-President of the Chamber where he was actively involved in the merger between the Chamber and Federation of Industry (FOI). He also served as chairman of the Chamber’s EU Steering Committee for the years leading up to Malta’s EU accession. Mr Aquilina is a past president of the Malta Business Bureau.
Azzopardi Aaron
Aaron Azzopardi is a mechanical engineer, graduated in 2006, from the University of Malta, with a master’s degree in engineering management from Brunel University in London. His is also a qualified Six Sigma Black Belt, demonstrating a consistent commitment to process optimization. Aaron started his career with a solid foundation of five years as a design engineer at Methode Electronics, followed by seven years at De La Rue by leading quality, planning, operations, and strategic development, honing expertise across diverse and challenging functions. For the past six years, these skills have served him as a General Manager at Delta Malta Ltd to drive operational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. In the meantime, Aaron has been actively contributing to the Malta Chamber since April 2021, first in the Electrical and Electronics Business Section, then as a member of the Manufacturing Economic Group (MEG).
Cuschieri Ruben
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. 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.
Debono Reuben
Reuben Debono joined Maypole Group, a family-run business, as a Non-Executive Director in 2017 and became an Executive Director in 2019. Maypole operates a vertical business model, running a bakery and food factory while selling almost exclusively through its branded retail shops. As a Certified Public Accountant and Auditor (FCCA) and MBA holder, Reuben contributed to shaping the Group’s strategy, supporting business development, and overseeing Finance, IT, and HR. He has been fortunate to play a role in strengthening the company’s direction and operations, ensuring its continued growth while staying true to its family values and commitment to quality.
Reuben is interested in joining the Manufacturers and Other Industries Economic Group of The Malta Chamber because the Chamber is a prestigious institution that plays a crucial role in voicing business concerns and shaping the economic landscape. As an Executive Director at Maypole Group, he understands the challenges and opportunities faced by manufacturers, particularly those operating within a vertical business model. With his experience in strategy, finance, and governance, he believes he can contribute to policy formulation that supports sustainable growth, strengthens the sector, and ensures that businesses remain competitive while upholding high standards of quality and innovation.
Muscat Brian
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. 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.
Scerri Etienne
Etienne Scerri is a dedicated family man and entrepreneur with extensive experience across manufacturing, aviation, pharma, hospitality, and education. As the Executive Director of Silvercraft Products Ltd., a leading fiberglass composite manufacturer in Malta, he is committed to innovation and industry growth. Passionate about the manufacturing sector, Etienne advocates for quality and efficient employment and aims to develop further its reputation through his support of The Malta Chamber. He strongly believes in the untapped talent within the industry, emphasizing the need to harness these strengths for future success in this economic group. He is also spearheading a spin-off project on composite transmission poles in collaboration with the University of Malta. Beyond business, Etienne is deeply involved in community service, contributing as a committee member of Puttinu Cares Foundation and mentoring pre-marriage couples with his wife through Cana Movement.
Seifert Philipp
Philipp joined Seifert Systems, the family business founded by his grandfather and now led by his father, in 2018. Today Philipp serves as the General Manager for Seifert Malta. Philipp is a graduate in Management and Economics from the Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Over the past 2 years, Philipp was an elected member of the Council of The Malta Chamber, Chairman of the German Maltese Business Council, director at the Malta Business Bureau, and member of the National Productivity Board. Focus areas include sustainability in industry and Malta’s role as a manufacturing hub.
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