Staff levels: Executive Board

Dr Claire Shoemake is a Pharmacist by profession and a lecturer at the University of Malta.

Mr. Ciantar represents Cargo Handling, Freight Forwarding, customs Clearance, Crane Hire, Heavy Lifts, Project Cargo, Packing and Storage on the SME Chamber Council.

Mr. Vassallo has been a member of the SME Chamber council for the past 7 years and held various positions within the council including that of vice president for training and development. Mr. Vassallo served as Vice President for International Affairs and Mr. Vassallo represents the council on the Planning Authority Users Committee. Coupled with years of experience forming part of a multi generation family business, Mr. Vassallo is able to represent the interests and issues of local businesses particularly on construction, elderly care, blockchain and retail.

Mr. Micallef joined the SME Chamber in 2020 and represents Educational Institutions and Office Supplies industry within the Council. In 2022 he was elected as Vice-President responsible for Training & Development.

Mr. Zammit has been a member of the SME Chamber Council for over 25 years and is the President of the Hauliers sectoral committee within the Malta Chamber of SMEs.

A chartered accountant by profession, Ms. Micallef has been serving the SME Chamber Council for the past 3 years and represents retail shops in the toiletries and food stuff. Through her expertise in the subject, Ms Micallef also gives her input on financial and fiscal measures.

Ms. Joan Haber has held different positions within the SME Chamber and on different boards including the of Vice-President for Training and Development, Chairperson of Employment Tribunal, Users Committee member within the Planning Authority and a member of the National Employment Authority. Ms. Haber today sits on the board as a council member and mainly represents the Craft Sector and the Weddings & Events sector within the SME Chamber. Additionally Ms. Haber in her capacity as Council Member represents Malta on the Advisory Committee for Vocational Training within the EU Commission.

Having joined the SME Chamber in 2018, Mr. Fino mainly represents the Importers & Retailers of Home & Contract Furniture on the SME Chamber Council.

Having served the council for over 25 years, Mr. Fenech mainly represents Jewellery Importers, Manufacturers & Retailers within the SME Chamber and Council.