Professor Tanya Sammut-Bonnici, the Joint Editor of the Wiley Encyclopedia of Strategic Management and Pro-Rector Strategic Planning and Enterprise at the University of Malta, has been appointed Chair of the Melita Foundation. The Foundation was established in early 2020 to invest in projects focused on the development of digital skills and the conservation of Malta’s heritage and environment. In her role as Chair, Professor Sammut-Bonnici will be assisted by a board appointed by the company.
When asked about her role in the foundation, Professor Sammut-Bonnici, said, “It is a privilege to be able to serve in a societal context through the Melita Foundation. Our mission will be to help communities prosper through projects that make a difference to society's wellbeing. Our vision is to create access to opportunities for growth and enrichment, driven by our values of equity and social responsibility.”
A spokesman for Melita said, “With the appointment of Professor Sammut-Bonnici, I am confident that the Melita Foundation will greatly benefit from her unique breadth and depth of experience. She will bring insights from both public and private sectors, alongside key digital skills areas such as IoT, networks, and telecommunications.”
In addition to her academic career, Professor Sammut-Bonnici served in managerial and executive roles in the microelectronics, telecommunications and banking industries. She has served as chair and director on boards within the education, employment, security and financial sectors. She has also served on international councils and boards of vocational and university intuitions set up by the European Union.