The Ministry for Gozo has announced the appointment of Juergen Attard as Chief Executive Officer of the Gozo Regional Development Authority (GRDA), and Abigail Camilleri as the Authority's first female Chairperson, the Gozo Ministry said in a statement.
Juergen Attard is an economist with experience in regional development, public policy, and economic analysis. Throughout his professional career, he has contributed to various studies, research projects, and policy documents concerning economic, fiscal, and regional development matters.
Prior to this appointment, Attard served as Senior Manager for Research and Policy at the GRDA, where he led research and policy analysis with a focus on regional and sustainable development.
Before joining the GRDA, he worked as a Senior Economist at the Central Bank of Malta. Attard holds a degree in Economics from the University of Malta and a Master's degree in Economics from the University of York in the United Kingdom.
Abigail Camilleri is a Deputy Head at Sir Michelangelo Refalo Sixth Form in Gozo, where she leads and contributes to the school's educational development, the coordination of international projects, and the management of various educational initiatives.
She began her career as an Italian teacher in 2008 and has since gained extensive experience in educational leadership. She holds a Bachelor's degree with Honours in Italian, a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, a Master's by Research in Italian, and a Master's in Educational Leadership and Management from the University of Malta.
She also served as a Labour Member of Parliament from 2022 to 2026 - a four-year tenure that further strengthened her commitment to public service and community development.
Throughout her career, she has coordinated numerous Erasmus+ projects and international partnerships, providing opportunities for learning, cultural exchange, and professional development for both students and educators. Camilleri said she remains committed to contributing to the educational, social, and cultural development of Gozo and Malta through leadership, collaboration, and continuous learning.