Experience

EPG Financial Services Ltd

• Malta
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Director - Sliema, Lübbeke, Sofia, Thessaloniki

  • Jan 2023 - Present

• HR Manager

  • Feb 2022 - Jan 2023

  EPG Financial Services Ltd. is a payment service provider that offers a wide range of payment processing services, international merchant accounts and IPSP accounts. EPG forms part of the Gauselmann Group. I am responsible for managing the HR function within the company, across our offices in Lübbeke (Germnay), Sliema (Malta), Sofia (Bulgaria) and Thessaloniki (Greece).



Merkur eSolutions

• Malta
• Gambling Facilities and Casinos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Manager

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Merkur eSolutions Malta Limited is an umbrella brand for the B2B companies of the Gauselmann Group, which operate in the gaming sector. Merkur eSolutions supports and represents Solis Ortus, Cashpoint Solutions, Bede Gaming, Edict Malta, Betterlore, EPG, and Solar Operations. Merkur eSolutions Malta Limited is an umbrella brand for the B2B companies of the Gauselmann Group, which operate in the gaming sector. Merkur eSolutions supports and represents Solis Ortus, Cashpoint Solutions, Bede Gaming, Edict Malta, Betterlore, EPG, and Solar Operations.



The General Soft Drinks Co Ltd.

• Malta
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Manager

  • Oct 2021 - Feb 2022

  The General Soft Drinks Co Ltd is responsible for manufacturing a wide range of beverages across Malta including brands owned by The Coca‑Cola Company (TCCC) including Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Fanta, Dr Pepper, Sprite, Schweppes and Kristal. The General Soft Drinks Co Ltd is responsible for manufacturing a wide range of beverages across Malta including brands owned by The Coca‑Cola Company (TCCC) including Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Fanta, Dr Pepper, Sprite, Schweppes and Kristal.



Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)

• Malta
• Financial Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Head, People & Culture

  • May 2019 - Oct 2021

  Company description: The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) is the single regulator for financial services activities in Malta. It regulates and supervises credit and financial institutions, investment, trust and insurance business. The MFSA issues guidance notes, monitors local and international developments and works with relevant parties on legislative matters. The Authority encourages high standards of compliance whilst playing a major role in training.Select achievements:- Helped transform the HR function, from a personnel focused, to a strategic contributor to the overall company vision.- Contributed towards the right staffing of the Authority, at a time in which finance and technology professionals were in high demand and low supply, through the setting up of a recruitment strategy, formulation of an employer brand plan, and driving a high performance team to achieve.- Acted as member and contributed towards the HR Committee (HRC) and Ethics Committee Task Force (ECTF) within the European Central Bank.- Rebranded HR to People and Culture, and defined the roles and strategic input for the Employee-Business Partner teams.

• Senior Manager, People & Culture

  • Jun 2017 - May 2019



Mizzi Motors

• Malta
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources & Administration Manager

  • Apr 2014 - Jun 2017

  Company description: Mizzi Motors Limited forms part of the Mizzi Organisation, whose automotive arm has been operating in Malta since the 1920's when the company first established a relationship with automotive brands in Italy and the UK. Operating under the companies of Muscats Motors, Continental Cars, Nissan Motor Sales and Industrial Motors, the Group is responsible for the importation and dealership of top brands including BMW, Audi, Range Rover, Mini, Volkswagen, Seat, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Suzuki and others. The Group also offers manufacturer certified servicing, body works and repairs. Select achievements: - Handled effectively the human resources, maintenance, health and safety and environmental functions within the automotive section. - Negotiated and closed an overdue collective agreement for the industrial section, fully respecting company objectives and budgets. - Consolidation of payroll processes across the different car companies. - Introduction of new HRIS to streamline and better manage internal HR processes.



FTIAS

• Malta
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, HR & Administration

  • May 2012 - Apr 2014

  Company: FTIAS Ltd. forms part of a multinational organisation, FTI Touristik GMBH, one of the largest European Companies operating in the Tourism Industry. FTIAS acts as the Group's back-office operation and provides services relating to administration, book keeping and reports amongst others. During my employment, FTIAS Ltd. employed over 180 employees in Malta. Select achievements: - Helped run effectively the recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management and payroll functions within the company. In addition, I was eventually given the responsibility to manage marketing, reception and house keeping functions. - Achieved accreditation as a Further Education Institution (Licence Number: 2013-FHI-022) through the National Commission for Further and Higher Education and helped develop certified training courses which were delivered internally and to third party clients. - Won the 2013 FHRD People Management Impact on Business Success Award.



Konnekt

• Malta
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Executive

  • 2009 - May 2012

  Company description: KONNEKT Talent Search & Selection is an independent, private consultancy firm set-up in June 2007, with the aim of providing all-round specialist human resources services. The company is now one of the leading provider of recruitment and HR consultancy services on the island. Select achievements: - Grew and administered the largest and third largest client accounts and helped source candidates across all levels including in C-level positions for clients in the telecommunications, technology and financial services industries. - Helped develop an Employee Attitude Survey and administered this in telecommunications and financial services company. This has now grown to become an EAS across industries and is being run by Business Leaders Malta. - Assisted in a number of consultancy and HR Capability building projects.



Inspire Foundation (Malta)

• Malta
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Programme Coordinator

  • 2003 - 2009