CEO
The Malta Chamber

Marthese Portelli

Dr Portelli is alaw graduate from the University of Malta specialized in applied business lawand IT. Throughout her 28 years of working experience she occupied severalmanagerial posts and spearheaded nationwide projects within the public and theprivate sector.

In 2013 she contested the generalelection successfully and was re-elected again in 2017, during which she shadowedchallenging portfolios including EU affairs, energy, environment, transport,infrastructure, capital projects, planning and property.

Following her departure from politics,she ventured into the sphere of sectoral representation.

Since 1st May2021 she took on the role as CEO of The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterpriseand Industry.  She is also a visitinglecturer at the University of Malta and sits on the Board of Directors of MaltaBusiness Bureau (MBB), Education Malta, Tech.MT and Trade Malta.

Marthese Portelli

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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