Trading Psychology | Mindset coaching | Sat 23rd July: 11:30hrs-12:30hrs & Sun 24th July 11:30hrs-12:30hrs
Dr Paul Daniel Micallef | Chartered Clinical Psychologist
Dr Paul Daniel Micallef is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, and an Executive Coach. He is warranted to work in Malta by the Malta Psychology Professions Board and in the UK by the Health & Care Professions Council. He is Managing Director of MindWorks Malta Ltd and in very interested in the link between leadership capacity building, holistic wellbeing, and the economy. He has over 35 years of work experience and while reading for his doctorate, he specialised in addictions. He is currently based in Malta and Berlin but has lived, studied, and worked in many other countries over the last four decades. Dr Micallef looks forward to sharing his experience and thoughts on the psychology of trading.
Dr Paul Daniel Micallef is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, and an Executive Coach. He is warranted to work in Malta by the Malta Psychology Professions Board and in the UK by the Health & Care Professions Council. He is Managing Director of MindWorks Malta Ltd and in very interested in the link between leadership capacity building, holistic wellbeing, and the economy. He has over 35 years of work experience and while reading for his doctorate, he specialised in addictions. He is currently based in Malta and Berlin but has lived, studied, and worked in many other countries over the last four decades. Dr Micallef looks forward to sharing his experience and thoughts on the psychology of trading.
Panel Discussion | Business Leaders | Sat 23rd July: 17:30hrs-18:30hrs
Dr Emanuel Said | Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Management & Accountancy (FEMA) | UOM
Widely-known for his leadership style and capabilities to successfully address the evolving demands of a dynamic labour market for business professionals, Dr Said was elected as the new Dean of the FEMA Faculty in 2021. Dr Said is a member of the Academy of Marketing Sciences, Academy of Marketing (UK), the British Academy of Management and a reviewer for the Academy of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Management and the International Journal of Market Research. As a practitioner, Dr Said advised various private and Governmental entities on strategy and marketing based on customized research and evidence. Clients served include GSK, AstraZeneca, Bayer, Schering Plough, GO, Vodafone, Camilleri Wines, Malta Enterprise and Employment & Training Corporation.
Widely-known for his leadership style and capabilities to successfully address the evolving demands of a dynamic labour market for business professionals, Dr Said was elected as the new Dean of the FEMA Faculty in 2021. Dr Said is a member of the Academy of Marketing Sciences, Academy of Marketing (UK), the British Academy of Management and a reviewer for the Academy of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Management and the International Journal of Market Research. As a practitioner, Dr Said advised various private and Governmental entities on strategy and marketing based on customized research and evidence. Clients served include GSK, AstraZeneca, Bayer, Schering Plough, GO, Vodafone, Camilleri Wines, Malta Enterprise and Employment & Training Corporation.
Mr Michael Grech | Chairman & MD | Michael Grech Financial Investment Services Ltd
Widely-recognized for spearheading Financial Services across Malta, he eventually set up a professional personalised investment service to satisfy a demand which was lacking in Gozo at the time. Chairman of Michael Grech Financial Investment Services Ltd. Non Executive Chairman of the Gozo Regional Development Authority, Non Executive Director (NED) on the board of Malta Enterprise, Director on the board of Air Malta, NED on the board of Jobs Plus and Chairman of the Council of the Victoria Scout Group. Member of the Supervisory Council of the Malta Community Chest Fund.
Widely-recognized for spearheading Financial Services across Malta, he eventually set up a professional personalised investment service to satisfy a demand which was lacking in Gozo at the time. Chairman of Michael Grech Financial Investment Services Ltd. Non Executive Chairman of the Gozo Regional Development Authority, Non Executive Director (NED) on the board of Malta Enterprise, Director on the board of Air Malta, NED on the board of Jobs Plus and Chairman of the Council of the Victoria Scout Group. Member of the Supervisory Council of the Malta Community Chest Fund.
Mr Anthony Doublet | Former Assurance Leader & Director and President | EY Malta & MIA, respectively
Mr Doublet recently retired from a long professional career with Ernst & Young (EY), Malta, a globally connected, multidisciplinary professional international services organisation, where he served as Assurance Leader (1994-2017) and Professional Practice Director (1994 to 2021) to EY Malta. Mr Doublet was also a Member of the Council of the Malta Institute of Accountants (MIA) for 14 years during which time served on various committees and 2 years as President. He served on a number of regulatory and professional boards and was involved in various business transactions in Malta and abroad, and currently holds various Director appointments.
Mr Doublet recently retired from a long professional career with Ernst & Young (EY), Malta, a globally connected, multidisciplinary professional international services organisation, where he served as Assurance Leader (1994-2017) and Professional Practice Director (1994 to 2021) to EY Malta. Mr Doublet was also a Member of the Council of the Malta Institute of Accountants (MIA) for 14 years during which time served on various committees and 2 years as President. He served on a number of regulatory and professional boards and was involved in various business transactions in Malta and abroad, and currently holds various Director appointments.
Ms Mikela Fenech Pace | HR Consultant, Executive Coach & Team Coach | Upstream
Ms Mikela Fenech Pace served as a Diplomat for 15 years within the Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs (Malta). In 2014, from Head of Strategy and Policy within the Office of the Prime Minister, she moved into the private sector and transferred her diplomatic skill-set into a hands-on HR specialist, accredited executive coach and a team coach working alongside international companies to identify their challenges and create the necessary self-awareness to be able to work through them.
Ms Mikela Fenech Pace served as a Diplomat for 15 years within the Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs (Malta). In 2014, from Head of Strategy and Policy within the Office of the Prime Minister, she moved into the private sector and transferred her diplomatic skill-set into a hands-on HR specialist, accredited executive coach and a team coach working alongside international companies to identify their challenges and create the necessary self-awareness to be able to work through them.
Ms Jasmin De Giorgio | CEO & MD | Shireburn Software & Sanya Malta
A serial entrepreneur and founder of various businesses before the age of 30, Yasmin has earned herself a reputation on the island as an inspirational leader in her field. Today, Yasmin serves as CEO of the outstanding leader in the local software development field, Shireburn Software, and in parallel, she is a wellness coach and yoga & meditation teacher at Sanya Eco Spa in Naxxar, Malta which she opened in 2016 with the aim of creating a zen-like space for people to unwind and learn to live a healthier lifestyle.
A serial entrepreneur and founder of various businesses before the age of 30, Yasmin has earned herself a reputation on the island as an inspirational leader in her field. Today, Yasmin serves as CEO of the outstanding leader in the local software development field, Shireburn Software, and in parallel, she is a wellness coach and yoga & meditation teacher at Sanya Eco Spa in Naxxar, Malta which she opened in 2016 with the aim of creating a zen-like space for people to unwind and learn to live a healthier lifestyle.
Ms Victoria Muscat | VP Finance & Regulatory Reporting | Finaro
An Auditor and Tax accountant by profession, Ms Muscat joined Finaro (formerly Credorax) 8 years ago as Financial Controller to rapidly have progressed and enjoyed a very successful professional career where she is today the Vice President of Finance and Regulatory Affairs. Finaro is a global cross-border payment provider and fully licensed bank empowering international commerce through brilliantly simple payment solutions. On March 1, 2022, Finaro Announced its Acquisition by the American leader in commerce-enabling technology – Shift4 - in a Deal Valued at $575 Million USD.
An Auditor and Tax accountant by profession, Ms Muscat joined Finaro (formerly Credorax) 8 years ago as Financial Controller to rapidly have progressed and enjoyed a very successful professional career where she is today the Vice President of Finance and Regulatory Affairs. Finaro is a global cross-border payment provider and fully licensed bank empowering international commerce through brilliantly simple payment solutions. On March 1, 2022, Finaro Announced its Acquisition by the American leader in commerce-enabling technology – Shift4 - in a Deal Valued at $575 Million USD.
Mr Mark Bajada | Chairman and Founder | Bajada Group
A leading business thinker and doer with high energy in the innovation and optimization element. Mark has gained a reputation in the Maltese market through his strong values and ethical principles, which he manages to transmit through his businesses. Very mindful and always driven by the ultimate purpose of doing something right and not just financially good. In 1990, Mark pioneered in importing and installing the first renewable products, which since then have grown exponentially with the element of climatical issues present. For the last three decades has been instrumental in leading various companies who led market through innovation and constant evolution in dynamic needs. Mark Bajada has been revealed as the third shark investor joining the panel of the first season of Shark Tank Malta. EY Entrepreneur of The Year Award Winner 2022. This June, he will represent Malta in Monaco and compete in EY's World Entrepreneur of the Year award together with business leaders from more than 60 countries.
A leading business thinker and doer with high energy in the innovation and optimization element. Mark has gained a reputation in the Maltese market through his strong values and ethical principles, which he manages to transmit through his businesses. Very mindful and always driven by the ultimate purpose of doing something right and not just financially good. In 1990, Mark pioneered in importing and installing the first renewable products, which since then have grown exponentially with the element of climatical issues present. For the last three decades has been instrumental in leading various companies who led market through innovation and constant evolution in dynamic needs. Mark Bajada has been revealed as the third shark investor joining the panel of the first season of Shark Tank Malta. EY Entrepreneur of The Year Award Winner 2022. This June, he will represent Malta in Monaco and compete in EY's World Entrepreneur of the Year award together with business leaders from more than 60 countries.
Mr John Jaccarini | Director & Co-Founder | Prohealth Ltd
Since its origins, John helped propel Prohealth as one of the leaders within the Maltese pharmaceutical and dermo-cosmetic market, and has established itself rapidly in the medical devices field with an ever-growing portfolio of high-quality companies and products under its belt. On the Maltese Islands, Prohealth represents a variety of well-known international brands around the world, with a portfolio boasting names such as; La Roche-Posay, Vichy Laboratoires, Ursapharm, Galderma, Azevedos, Penlon, GAMA Healthcare, Cynosure, ROWA, Laboratorios KIN, Le Maitre, Medel and many others.
Since its origins, John helped propel Prohealth as one of the leaders within the Maltese pharmaceutical and dermo-cosmetic market, and has established itself rapidly in the medical devices field with an ever-growing portfolio of high-quality companies and products under its belt. On the Maltese Islands, Prohealth represents a variety of well-known international brands around the world, with a portfolio boasting names such as; La Roche-Posay, Vichy Laboratoires, Ursapharm, Galderma, Azevedos, Penlon, GAMA Healthcare, Cynosure, ROWA, Laboratorios KIN, Le Maitre, Medel and many others.
Mr John Naudi | Executive Chairman and Founder | PB Group Malta
John Naudi is the Executive Chairman and Founder of the PB Group of Companies, a product specialist and engineering company operating within the upstream oil and gas industry in Africa. The PB Group of Companies own a number of companies across Business Development Oil & Gas Academy Hub , Offshore Oil & Gas Logistics and Service Provider, Oil & Gas Storage Terminal and Fabrication Facilities for Offshore Oil & Gas in the Mediterranean, Engineering and Procurement and Warehousing and Logistics. The Group has experienced substantial growth within the last 10 years.
John Naudi is the Executive Chairman and Founder of the PB Group of Companies, a product specialist and engineering company operating within the upstream oil and gas industry in Africa. The PB Group of Companies own a number of companies across Business Development Oil & Gas Academy Hub , Offshore Oil & Gas Logistics and Service Provider, Oil & Gas Storage Terminal and Fabrication Facilities for Offshore Oil & Gas in the Mediterranean, Engineering and Procurement and Warehousing and Logistics. The Group has experienced substantial growth within the last 10 years.
Panel Discussion | AI & VFA leading specialists, Fund Managers & Fund Solution Providers
Sun 24th July 16:30hrs-17:30hrs
Dr Gege Gatt | Co-founder and CEO | EBO.AI
Dr Gege Gatt is a Maltese lawyer and serial digital entrepreneur, specializing in artificial intelligence and IT law. While a graduate student at the University of Malta, Dr Gatt was appointed a director of ICON, a company with a focus on the development of custom software and mobile/web applications serving markets in central and northern Europe. He is best known as co-founder and CEO of London-based EBO.AI, a technology company, developing and applying artificial intelligence in the field of automating human communication. His work has been covered by Forbes, the Telegraph, the FT and others. Dr Gege Gatt is the Chairman of Beacon Media Group which is a multi-platform media service including online and offline channels and also serves as Vice President of Malta IT Law Association (MITLA) and is a regular contributor to Business-IT publications and a speaker at ICT events. Pro bono, Gege acts as a Board Member on the Vatican’s initiative on technology and well being in Rome: Humanity 2.0 for which he also mentored the first ever Vatican Hackathon.
Dr Gege Gatt is a Maltese lawyer and serial digital entrepreneur, specializing in artificial intelligence and IT law. While a graduate student at the University of Malta, Dr Gatt was appointed a director of ICON, a company with a focus on the development of custom software and mobile/web applications serving markets in central and northern Europe. He is best known as co-founder and CEO of London-based EBO.AI, a technology company, developing and applying artificial intelligence in the field of automating human communication. His work has been covered by Forbes, the Telegraph, the FT and others. Dr Gege Gatt is the Chairman of Beacon Media Group which is a multi-platform media service including online and offline channels and also serves as Vice President of Malta IT Law Association (MITLA) and is a regular contributor to Business-IT publications and a speaker at ICT events. Pro bono, Gege acts as a Board Member on the Vatican’s initiative on technology and well being in Rome: Humanity 2.0 for which he also mentored the first ever Vatican Hackathon.
Alberto Conca | Chief Investment Officer | AQA Capital Ltd
Alberto has over 20 years of experience in portfolio management, having worked in the United States, Ireland, Italy and Switzerland. After graduating in Economics from the University of Pavia, Alberto moved to Connecticut (USA), where he worked on the development of non-linear models for the prediction of volatility. He later returned to Italy and worked for RAS, becoming the Head of Equity at Aletti Gestielle. Alberto then worked as a fund manager for Kairos Alternative Investments, and at Pioneer Alternative Investments, where he co-managed the Global Long Short Fund from Ireland. In 2008, he arranged and managed funds at Sequoia and later at Lemanik. Alberto is the Chief Investment Officer at AQA Capital Ltd.
Alberto has over 20 years of experience in portfolio management, having worked in the United States, Ireland, Italy and Switzerland. After graduating in Economics from the University of Pavia, Alberto moved to Connecticut (USA), where he worked on the development of non-linear models for the prediction of volatility. He later returned to Italy and worked for RAS, becoming the Head of Equity at Aletti Gestielle. Alberto then worked as a fund manager for Kairos Alternative Investments, and at Pioneer Alternative Investments, where he co-managed the Global Long Short Fund from Ireland. In 2008, he arranged and managed funds at Sequoia and later at Lemanik. Alberto is the Chief Investment Officer at AQA Capital Ltd.
Mr Sandro Baluci CFA | Head of Asset & Fund Management | Lombard Bank plc
Sandro has been involved in the financial industry for 24 years. Currently he serves as Head of Asset and Fund management with Lombard Bank plc. He traded commodities with HTS, a commodity trading advisor, a post he held for nine years. Later he joined APS Bank as Treasury Manager, specialising in FX markets and fixed income securities. In 2008, he set up a unit to manage the APS Funds SICAV sub funds and provide discretionary portfolio services, and was the fund manager for the APS Income Fund and the APS Regular Income Ethical Fund till May 2017. Sandro served as director and investments committee member on a number of foreign SICAVs. He received his Bachelor of Science (Physics and Chemistry) degree from UOM and obtained his CFA charter in 2006. He is a member of the CFA UK Society and of ACI Malta.
Sandro has been involved in the financial industry for 24 years. Currently he serves as Head of Asset and Fund management with Lombard Bank plc. He traded commodities with HTS, a commodity trading advisor, a post he held for nine years. Later he joined APS Bank as Treasury Manager, specialising in FX markets and fixed income securities. In 2008, he set up a unit to manage the APS Funds SICAV sub funds and provide discretionary portfolio services, and was the fund manager for the APS Income Fund and the APS Regular Income Ethical Fund till May 2017. Sandro served as director and investments committee member on a number of foreign SICAVs. He received his Bachelor of Science (Physics and Chemistry) degree from UOM and obtained his CFA charter in 2006. He is a member of the CFA UK Society and of ACI Malta.
Dr Mark Azzopardi | Executive Director | Jesmond Mizzi Financial Advisors Ltd
Mark is an Executive Director at Jesmond Mizzi Financial Advisors Ltd, responsible for asset management and corporate advisory services. Mark holds various directorships and chair the Investment Committee. Mark's career in finance started in Geneva with Edmond De Rothschild Group, devising risk management strategies for institutional clients. Mark holds a Doctorate degree in business administration, specialising in alternative investment strategies and am a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Malta.
Mark is an Executive Director at Jesmond Mizzi Financial Advisors Ltd, responsible for asset management and corporate advisory services. Mark holds various directorships and chair the Investment Committee. Mark's career in finance started in Geneva with Edmond De Rothschild Group, devising risk management strategies for institutional clients. Mark holds a Doctorate degree in business administration, specialising in alternative investment strategies and am a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Malta.
Mr Karl Micallef CFA | Executive Director & Chief Investment Officer | Curmi & Partners Ltd
Mr Micallef is an executive director at Curmi & Partners and a member on the boards and investment committees of a number of entities regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority. Karl joined Curmi & Partners Ltd in 2001 and holds a Masters Degree in Financial Services, and in 2010 completed his CFA qualification and became a member of the CFA UK Society. Karl's areas of expertise include portfolio management for institutions and high net worth individuals. Within this space, his main areas of expertise are Insurance, Pensions and Trusts.
Mr Micallef is an executive director at Curmi & Partners and a member on the boards and investment committees of a number of entities regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority. Karl joined Curmi & Partners Ltd in 2001 and holds a Masters Degree in Financial Services, and in 2010 completed his CFA qualification and became a member of the CFA UK Society. Karl's areas of expertise include portfolio management for institutions and high net worth individuals. Within this space, his main areas of expertise are Insurance, Pensions and Trusts.
Mr David Pace Ross | Senior Manager | Capital Markets & Institutions | Bank of Valletta plc
David is a Senior Manager leading the Capital Markets division across Bank Of Valletta plc. With over 25 years of experience, David delivers up to date and accurate snapshots of the Capital Markets including the global economy and world affairs. Renowned for reporting periodically cutting-edge financial news over television, David lends a reliable voice for investors and financiers.
David is a Senior Manager leading the Capital Markets division across Bank Of Valletta plc. With over 25 years of experience, David delivers up to date and accurate snapshots of the Capital Markets including the global economy and world affairs. Renowned for reporting periodically cutting-edge financial news over television, David lends a reliable voice for investors and financiers.
Mr Christian Manicaro CFA | Managing Partner & Director | RMC Wise and AQA Capital
Christian was instrumental in setting up and managing AQA Capital Ltd in Malta which today excels in being a Fund Solution Provider covering a wide-range of asset classes and liaising closely with legal representatives, administrators, custodians, bankers and other service providers. Christian also holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Christian was instrumental in setting up and managing AQA Capital Ltd in Malta which today excels in being a Fund Solution Provider covering a wide-range of asset classes and liaising closely with legal representatives, administrators, custodians, bankers and other service providers. Christian also holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Mr Albert Cilia | Managing Director | Trident Trust Malta
Albert is the Managing Director of Trident Trust (Malta), a leading independent global provider of corporate, trust and fund administration services. Since 1978, Trident Trust has gained a reputation for providing a highly reliably and responsive personal service, backed by uncompromising attention to detail. Trident's global reach, experienced professional personnel and tailored services make them the first choice of leading professional intermediaries, financial institutions and international businesses.
Albert is the Managing Director of Trident Trust (Malta), a leading independent global provider of corporate, trust and fund administration services. Since 1978, Trident Trust has gained a reputation for providing a highly reliably and responsive personal service, backed by uncompromising attention to detail. Trident's global reach, experienced professional personnel and tailored services make them the first choice of leading professional intermediaries, financial institutions and international businesses.
