The Malta Business Bureau announces new President Raphael Aloisio

Raphael Aloisio Announced as New President of the Malta Business Bureau

Mr. Raphael Aloisio, a Certified Public Accountant and Auditor, has been appointed as the new president of the Malta Business Bureau (MBB). Mr. Aloisio has an extensive career spanning over 43 years in public practice. He joined Deloitte in 1987 and became a partner in 1990. He retired from Deloitte in May 2023, after more than three decades with the firm, including 21 years as the Advisory Leader. His expertise lies primarily in Corporate Finance and Funding, Transaction, and Business Advisory within the Tourism and Hospitality, Consumer Business, and Real Estate sectors.

Mr. Aloisio is a Fellow of both the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Malta Institute of Accountants. He also served on the Council of the Malta Institute of Accountants for 16 years.

Commenting on his new role as MBB President, Mr. Aloisio stated, "As I step into the role of president at the MBB, I am ready to build upon the organization’s past achievements and capitalize on new opportunities to bridge the gap between Maltese businesses and Europe. The MBB serves as Malta’s business gateway to the EU, and our mission is to help shape future EU legislation that safeguards the competitiveness of our business community while contributing positively towards Europe’s ambitious climate goals."

Mr. Aloisio emphasized the organization’s commitment to highlighting the unique challenges faced by Malta as a small island state, especially compared to mainland European partners. These challenges include connectivity and additional transportation costs. "We will count on the support of our newly elected MEPs to ensure that Malta’s concerns are addressed at the highest levels," he stated.

The MBB expressed gratitude to Ms. Alison Mizzi for her leadership over the past three years, during which she raised the profile of MBB and strengthened its connection to Maltese businesses. Additionally, the MBB thanked outgoing Directors Mr. Malcolm Jones and Mr. Jean-Pierre Schembri for their contributions over the past term.

The MBB Board for the 2024-2027 term comprises:

• Mr. Raphael Aloisio (President)
• Mr. Sergio Vella (Vice President)
• Mr. Simon De Cesare
• Mr. Brian Muscat
• Dr. Marthese Portelli
• Dr. Andrei Imbroll
• Mr. Philipp Seifert (Directors)

The Malta Business Bureau is the EU business advisory organization of The Malta Chamber and The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association. It is also a partner of the Enterprise Europe Network.