The Institute of Directors Malta Branch (IoD) governing body, the IoD national council has elected Reuben Buttigieg to the council announced James Satariano, IoD chairman.

“I am pleased to welcome this high-calibre council appointee and look forward to Mr. Buttigieg's contributions to IoD's steering group. This appointment is intended to reinforce the leadership of our national council. I also wish to recognise the valuable contribution made by existing council members and to thank them for their unflagging service over the years,” Mr. Satariano says.

Reuben Buttigieg joins IoD's council as the managing director and founder of Erremme Business Advisors, a business and management consultancy firm. Reuben is President of the Malta Institute of Management (MIM), a role he has occupied for three consecutive terms and brings this invaluable experience to IoD's council.

MIM  represents amongst others Edinburgh Business School, the Chartered Institute of Taxation and is member of the European Management Association. Reuben was also an Hon Treasurer of the Malta Employers Association and Council member for technical issues on the Chamber of Small enterprises (GRTU). He was previously a member of the sub-committee for financial services at the Chamber of Commerce.

IoD Malta was founded almost 50 years ago and represents directors from every corner of industry in Malta. IoD Malta's key role is helping the government, all local stakeholders and society to improve corporate governance standards, and to improve the foundations for economic growth and development in Malta. IoD Malta has worked closely with the Malta Financial Services authority on a number of events and initiatives in the governance area as well with the Central Bank, the Ministry of Finance and key institutional stakeholders, including the Malta Stock Exchange.

Mr. Satariano said, "For many years IoD Malta has hosted a number of seminars and events for members and their guests, including policy and business events. We are now planning a major initiative starting in October and we are delighted to have Reuben in the fold to assist with the upcoming initiatives, I am convinced that his presence will be invaluable."

IoD's current council comprises Mr. Satariano as Chairman, Mr. Anthony Guillaumier, Deputy Chairman, Mr. James Arrigo who holds the post of Honorary Secretary and Mr. Edwin Ward, Communications Director.