Frank V. Farrugia will be the new Broadcasting Authority Chairman, the government announced today.

As per the law, he has to be appointed by the President on the advice by the Prime Minister, after consulting the Leader of the Opposition, "who agreed with this nomination."

Farrugia, the government said, has many years of experience leading and working in private and public organisations and entities, including as President of the Chamber of Commerce.

He began his career in the Engineering department in Rediffusion Malta Ltd, and was recently appointed as Director of Eurochambers, that represents 20 million businesses in Europe.