is Chairman of Malta Properties and has extensive experience in information technology, telecommunications, and business transformation. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of BMIT Technologies p.l.c.
Since his appointment in 2011, Ing. Sammut has led BMIT Technologies p.l.c. through a period of significant transformation, driving strategic growth,cloud innovation, and operational resilience. Under his leadership, the Company has expanded its footprint through acquisitions and investments, strengthened its hybrid and multi-cloud capabilities, and enhanced its presence in key sectors such as gaming, financial services, and telecommunications.
Prior to his current role, Ing. Sammut held senior positions at GO p.l.c., where he was responsible for strategy, business development, and data centre initiatives. Ing. Sammut holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the University of Malta and an MBA from Henley Management College. Ing. Sammut has previously served as a non-executive director of BMIT Technologies p.l.c.
has over 20 years’ experience in strategy, operations and mergers & acquisitions across telecoms companies, including GO p.l.c., Cablenet Communication Systems p.l.c., BMIT Technologies p.l.c. and Interoute Communications Limited.
Whilst serving as non-executive director of GO p.l.c., Mr. Patil spearheaded a number of strategic acquisitions, helping the company diversify its business in Malta and Cyprus. Today, Mr. Patil currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of GO p.l.c. He served as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer until 2018. Mr. Patil has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mumbai, India, a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and an MBA from IMD, Switzerland. Mr. Patil is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
Mr. Patil serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of both BMIT Technologies p.l..c. and of Cablenet Communication Systems p.l.c.
Dr Greenland is a self-employed Notary Public and Human Resources Consultant. He lectures in employment relations and law at the University of Malta. He graduated with a Bachelor of Communications, Master of European Studies and a Doctorate of Law from the University of Malta. He currently serves as a Non-Executive Director of Malta International Airport p.l.c., board member on the Employment Relation Board and as Chairperson of the Foundation for Tomorrow’s Schools.
was the founding Chairman of Malta Properties Company p.l.c. and currently serves as a Board Member. Deepak Padmanabhan is a Partner at Tenten100 a boutique firm specializing in Foresight and Strategy.
Prior to his current assignment, Mr. Padmanabhan served as the Chief Executive Officer of MPC and of Emirates International Telecommunications, LLC (“EIT”). EIT was specifically formed to build a TMT investment portfolio for Dubai Holding and has/had major investments in Europe, Middle East and North Africa. Mr Padmanabhan was also the Chief Strategy & Business Development Officer of TECOM Investments, with a clear focus on the development of the ICT, Media, Education, Biotechnology and Renewable Energy of Dubai. He has been responsible for the development of the various knowledge clusters for Dubai namely, Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Knowledge Village and DuBiotech. He has played a key role in the development of the district cooling business, Empower; facility management business, Idama and the Arab Media Group. He has also been instrumental in the planning and development of the Second Telecom Operator in the U.A.E., Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (Du).
He was Chairman of the boards of Forthnet (Greece) and GO Plc (Malta). He is a founding Board member of TIE Dubai and served two terms as President. TIE is a non-profit organization, supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the UAE. He has over 35 years of experience in the telecom industry and was responsible for developing various data communication services and setting up of related business units for Etisalat, the local telecommunications company in the U.A.E. in the past. He is a certified independent board director (“IDP”) from the INSEAD Business School. He has also completed the Oxford Real Estate Program at the Said Business School University of Oxford.
serves as Chief Business Transformation Officer and is responsible for leading transformational projects and programmes across Dubai Holding and its verticals as well as overseeing the Dubai Holding Centre of Excellence (CoE), which is mandated to bring together specialised functions led by subject matter experts to help drive change across the business.
Nasser has been with the Group for more than 13 years and is a member of Dubai Holding’s Executive Management Committee (EMC). In his previous role as Chief Human Capital Officer, he was instrumental in the development of the function, aligning all human capital initiatives and functions with the strategic objectives of the company.
He brings great expertise with his 25 years of experience and several board memberships. Nasser is currently Chairman of the Board for Rove Hotels, whilst also being on the board of Dubai Group and Dubai Waste Management Company.
In his earlier career, Nasser served in key roles at TECOM Investments, Tamweel LLC, EPPCO and Dubai Municipality. Prior to joining Dubai Holding, he was the Director of Human Resources at the Ministry of Education.
Nasser holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina, USA, and is a graduate of INSEAD’s International Directors Programme.
“Nasser’s role is critical to ensuring business transformation in alignment with modern workplace best practices while successfully translating the mandate of our Centre of Excellence.”
Dr. Francis Galea Salomone holds a bachelors degree in International Business and a Masters degree in European Studies from the University of Kent. He read law at the University of Malta, and graduated as a lawyer in 2002, after successfully defending a dissertation entitled Regulating Market Abuse on the Stock Exchange.
Prior to moving into legal practice, Dr. Galea Salomone held a number of senior positions in the private and public sector. He currently holds the position of partner in Galea Salomone & Associates, with particular focus on Corporate and Commercial law. He acts for a number of local and international clients in the corporate and commercial sector. His areas of specialisation include Company Law and Financial Services Law, with a specific interest in Corporate Governance. He has extensive experience in advising public listed companies and private companies on the regulatory and corporate governance aspects of their business including assisting international clients who need to establish new operations in Malta. Over the past 12 years he has acted as legal advisor to a number of local and foreign clients involved in mergers and acquisitions.
Dr. Galea Salomone also acts as Company Secretary to GO plc. He also acts as Company Secretary to a number of private companies and other Public Interest Companies in Malta. Dr. Galea Salomone has continued to pursue an academic interest in company law, compliance and financial services legislation.