The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry said that Marthese Portelli will be joining its dynamic staff complement in the role of Chief Executive Officer as from 1 June 2021.

A graduate in law, former PN MP Portelli brings with her a wealth of experience in policy formulation and negotiation, the chamber said.

She occupied senior roles in the corporate world for 13 years in the technology sector, before her 7-year stint as a Member of Parliament during which she shadowed several challenging portfolios including EU affairs, energy, environment, transport, infrastructure, capital projects, planning and property.

Following her departure from politics, she ventured into the sphere of sectoral representation while working as a management consultant in her professional capacity. She also served as director general of the Malta Developers Association.

The Malta Chamber said it is confident that Portelli will build on the strong legacy of The Chamber and will be an engaging and effective driver of the Chamber's vision at these challenging times. The business community will benefit from her broad skill set and strong personality, which are complemented by values and aspirations that are well aligned with those of The Chamber.