The Malta Institute of Management (MIM) held its 43rd annual general meeting at Corinthia San Gorg Hotel, St. Julian’s on 24 May. The meeting was chaired by MIM president Lawrence Mizzi.

In his address, Mr Mizzi reflected on the events of the past year, and said that the year under review had been a positive one, as evidenced by the level of dynamic activity of the institute. He said he felt that the main goals of the institute had been realised to some degree or other. Foremost among these goals were the raising of the institute’s profile locally, partnering other institutions in various areas and turning its training arm into the leading business school on the island.

The MIM has, in fact, established itself as the lobby group for the management profession and now also officially sits on the Forum for Entrepreneurship and the Advisory Board to the MCST.

During the meeting, MIM founder member John Dacoutros was presented with honorary life membership of the institution.

On the financial side,

treasurer Reuben Buttigieg, reported signs of a turnaround in the institution’s bottom line, with the first three months of the current year showing a substantial surplus. The institute was now reaping the fruits of the wise financial investments and decisions taken during the previous months.

Following the election at the annual general meeting, the new council consists of the following:

President: Lawrence Mizzi, vice-president: Joe Zammit, honorary secretary Edward Firman, honorary treasurer Reuben Buttigieg, Public Relations Officer Stephen Young and members: Morgan Azzopardi, Vanessa Borg, Anthony Cardona, Lino Micallef Borg and Henry Mifsud.

During the meeting appreciation was shown towards the institute’s collaborating partners, Air Malta, Bank of Valletta and Business Today, who afforded its members various additional benefits.