Oliver Magro has been appointed as the new CEO of the Planning Authority, the Planning Ministry announced on Friday.

Magro has been appointed to the post instead of Martin Saliba, whose term at the helm of the authority expired.

The Ministry said that Magro has 18 years of experience in a number of sectors at the Planning Authority.

Planning Minister Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi thanked Saliba for his service in leading the PA, and wished Magro the best on his appointment.