Fresh managerial blood at Melita

Melita Cable plc has appointed Theresienne Bezzina as head of Legal & Regulatory Affairs with responsibility for the company's legal and regulatory affairs, and commercial contracting. Dr Bezzina graduated Doctor of Laws from the University of Malta and holds a Majister Juris in European and Comparative Law. She joined Melita Cable as legal counsel in October 2007.

Malcolm Briffa has been appointed new Head of Marketing. A Masters graduate in Integrated Marketing Communications, he will be responsible for product development functions and promotion for the Group's internet, telephony, cable television services and for the launch of mobile telephony services.

Mr Briffa said there is a clear direction by the Group, with the support of its shareholders, to remain the TV provider with the best content, the broadband provider with the fastest and more reliable service as well as the telephony provider with the best value call rates.

Endorsing these appointments, Stephen Wright, COO at Melita Cable remarked: "The addition of Mr Briffa to our management team is aimed at further strengthening our marketing efforts to be able to constantly improve our product offering and enhance customer experience. I am also delighted that we were able to give Dr Bezzina this opportunity so soon after her initial appointment."