Director of the Institute of Business Management and Commerce
MCAST

Andrew Galea

Andrew is the Director of the Institute of Business Management and Commerce at the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST). The Institute offers a number of full-time and part-time business related training programs ranging from MQF level 1 to 7 (Master Level). He currently leads a team of more than 80 professionals, and together helps and supports more than a thousand students per annum. Andrew is also a member of the MCAST Work-based learning board.

Andrew graduated with a B.A. (Hons.) in Tourism Studies in 2007, an M.A. Tourism in 2012 and a Master in Knowledge-based Entrepreneurship in 2017 from the University of Malta. Over the past years, Andrew occupied various roles in operations, business development, operational risk, events, sales and marketing.

Andrew Galea

Empowering financial services

Empowering financial services

Speaker's Agenda

1:45 pm
Breakout Session C | Closing the Gap: Strengthening Financial Services by Addressing Skills Shortages

This session will bring together industry leaders, educators, and policy makers to discuss effective strategies for identifying and bridging skill deficiencies within the workforce. Topics will include the importance of continuous professional development, the role of educational institutions, and innovative training programs tailored to the evolving demands of the financial sector. Learn how targeted efforts to enhance skills can drive innovation, improve operational efficiency, and ensure the competitiveness of financial services in a global market. Participate in the conversation to discover practical solutions and collaborative approaches to build a more skilled and resilient financial workforce.

15 minute presentation: Jeffrey Pullicino Orlando, Executive Chairman, National Skills Council

Moderator: Maria Cauchi Delia, CEO, Malta Institute of Accountants

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