GRTU today held its first Executive Council meeting during which Paul Abela has been confirmed as GRTU President for the year 2017.

The GRTU Council this year welcomed the inclusion of young entrepreneur Mr Matthew Bezzina owner of Ecabs. Mr Bezzina was already very active in GRTU’s Transport Lobby Group and now Mr Bezzina will have greater opportunity to represent businesses on transport issues whilst being on the GRTU Council.

Last Friday 20 January GRTU successfully held its Annual General Meeting during which Paul Abela made an introduction of what this year meant for GRTU and that even though this was once again a very challenging year it was also a successful year. In her presentation of the Annual Report GRTU CEO Abigail Mamo presented an overview of the work undertaken by GRTU in 2016 and amongst other things explained the important wins GRTU achieved during the year, these included the removal of €1,500 fee on every shop sign or advert and the change of stance on the alarming Paceville Masterplan. During 2016 GRTU also won the National Enterprise Support Award, successfully implemented SME Week conference and was a key player in ensuring that ‘Il-Fiera il-Kbira’ was held, safeguarding its members’ investment.

 The full report as well as the power point presentation can be found on the GRTU website: www.grtu.eu

The Executive Council also elected GRTU’s six Vice Presidents and Members of the Executive Council for the year 2017 are as follows:

Vice President Policy and Strategy	Philip Fenech	Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure, Business Consultancy Services
Vice president Finance and Administration	Marcel Mizzi	E-Commerce, Web & Software Developer
Vice President Sections	Christian Vassallo	Construction, Real Estate, Elderly Care, Furniture, Hospitality & Catering
Vice President Districts and Localities	Michael Galea	Auto Dealer, Importer & Repairs, Auto Service Station, Marketing Advisor & Real Estate Hifi, TV
Vice President International Relations	Mario Debono	Pharmacy Owner, Pharmaceutical Importer, Healthcare IT Provider & Property Developer
Vice President Training and Development	Sergio Camilleri	Petrol Station owner, Auto Parts, Auto Dealer, Rent a Car & Panel Beater

 

Azzopardi Emanuel	Laundry & Dry Clean, Upholstery & Carpet Cleaning
Bezzina Matthew	Transport & Logistics / Chauffer Service
Cutajar Patrick	IT Consultant
Fenech Alfred	Jewellery Importer, Manufacturer & Retailer & Restauranteur
Fenech Azzopardi Therese	Retailer & Manufacturer of Furs & Leather Wear, Importer & Retailer of Swimwear
Galea Stephen	President Socjeta` Vitikultura, Agriculture, Farmer & Vine Grower
Gauci Noel	Renewable Energy, Culinary Products
Haber Joan	Manufacturer of Artistic Crafts & Ceramic Goods, Event Organizer, Crafts Council Representative
Vella Salvu	Cargo Haulier (Burdnar), Customs Clearance Agent & Forwarder, Shipping & Travel Agent & VRT
Zammit Carmel	Cargo Haulier (Burdnar)
Zerafa Joseph	Brown Goods