HON. MR. SILVIO SCHEMBRI Minister for the Economy, Technology & Strategic Projects Silvio Schembri is a Maltese politician and academic currently serving as Minister for the Economy, Technology and Strategic Projects. Previously, Hon. Schembri served as Minister for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects, Minister for the Economy, EU Funds and Lands and also as Minister for the Economy and Industry. Before becoming Minister, Hon. Schembri served as Parliamentary Secretary for Financial Services, Digital Economy and Innovation. Hon. Schembri attained a master’s degree in Economy right after graduating with a Bachelors of Honours in Economics from the University of Malta.

HON. DR. JO ETIENNE ABELA Minister for Tourism The Hon Dr Jo Etienne Abela is the Minister for Tourism and has served as a Cabinet Minister and Member of Parliament since April 2022. Minister Abela held the portfolios for Active Ageing (April 2022 to January 2024) and Health and Active Ageing (January 2024 to May 2026). Dr Abela oversaw the complete refurbishment of St Vincent de Paule Facility, the setting up of a fully equipped and functional multi-disciplinary day hospital in the same facility, the formation of the Older Persons Standrads Authority, the launch of a raft of active ageing

MR. PARIS ANDRIANOPOULOS Managing Director, THALPIS CRS S.A. Paris Andrianopoulos is an economist and maritime expert with over two decades of experience in ship management. After studying Economics at the University of Athens in Greece, he went on to earn an MBA from the University of Cumbria in the UK, strengthening his expertise in business and operational leadership. Paris began his career in 2003 at a traditional Greek ship management company, where he quickly became a pivotal figure in the maritime industry. He is renowned for developing advanced crew management practices and preventive HSQE inspection protocols, with a particular focus