Julian Baldacchino, manager at Bank of Valletta’s San Gwann branch and Ruth Genovese

who formed part of the team at BOV’s Mellieha branch, are the BOV Branch Manager and Branch Employee of the Year respectively.

BOV’s Chief Officer Operations, Igino Xuereb, announced the winners of these two annual awards during the BOV annual managers’ conference held earlier last month.

His peers described Mr Baldacchino as a committed and exemplary manager whose customer orientation, leadership and team building skills have earned him this award.

Ms Genovese’s superiors expressed their satisfaction at her winning this award and said that her total commitment to the bank, her professionalism, ambition to always better herself, and outstanding performance are definitely qualities that merit the Branch Employee of the Year award.

Following the announcement, BOV chairman, Roderick Chalmers and BOV’s CEO Tonio Depasquale, presented the winners with a handmade glass trophy, as well as an Award Shield on which their name is engraved. Mr Chalmers thanked and congratulated Mr Baldacchino and Ms Geneovese for their commitment and the valid contribution they have given Bank of Valletta over the past year.

Mr Chalmers said Bank of Valletta encourages the personal development of its employees and is committed to create opportunities based on performance. He added that these awards show that BOV treasures creativity and initiative and rewards employees who distinguish themselves.