The Malta Chamber holds its 2025 Annual General Meeting

The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday 25th March 2025. This AGM saw the end of a two-year term of office of President Chris Vassallo Cesareo while initiating The Malta Chamber Council elections to elect the Council members that will serve for the 2025-2027 term.

“Throughout my tenure, The Malta Chamber has maintained consistent engagement with key stakeholders, government entities, authorities, agencies and other experts whose decisions impact businesses. We have also constantly engaged with other employer bodies and social partners, as well other associations to streamline policy efforts. Our aim is to ensure that our policy positions are clearly understood and considered and are placed on the national agenda. It is imperative that we continue striving for political consensus that prioritises quality over quantity, works towards higher productivity levels, increased transparency and better governance in the day-to-day running of the country,” noted outgoing President of The Malta Chamber, Chris Vassallo Cesareo.

Before the AGM, Fredrik Persson, President of BusinessEurope, addressed the attendees. “If you have the right people, commitment, and leadership, you can pitch effectively and create a meaningful impact in Brussels. The challenges of insularity foster creativity and agility, and you can be confident that the work of The Malta Chamber is making a significant difference, shaping European policy, and driving real change,” he emphasised.

Dr Marthese Portelli, CEO of The Malta Chamber, reflected on the achievements of the past year, outlining key policy initiatives, projects, communication efforts, and events. She also highlighted upcoming plans and priorities. “In the year ahead, our focus will be to continue enhancing quality and delivering greater value to our members. This will be supported by continued policy advocacy with government entities and strengthened collaboration with European and international partners,” stated Dr Portelli.

As the AGM drew to a close, Donald Schembri, Partner at RSM Malta, delivered the financial reports for the fiscal year 2024.