Anita Mifsud has been appointed CEO of the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre, better known as MFCC.

Ms Mifsud, who is an engineer by profession, is actually returning to MFCC as she held the same position between 2007 and 2008.

“It’s exciting to lead MFCC into a new phase of growth and development; we want to grow the MFCC brand in the local and international market. We are taking a fresh, innovative approach and looking at ways we can strategically grow our exhibitions, events and MICE portfolio. Another objective is to extend the quality of the services we deliver to clients, audience, exhibitors, visitors and professional entities. We want to leverage the expertise we have across with our individual shows with our entire portfolio so that we are continuously innovating and delivering value to our clients”.

The appointment follows the recent acquisition of the complete shareholding of MFCC Ltd by Catermax Ltd when it bought out Sign It.

Catermax is jointly owned by Corinthia Group and the Vassallo Group. It has been involved in MFCC since 2011 when it had bought the shareholding held by Nexos Ltd.

Navarro takes over GHM sales

Grand Harbour Marina has welcomed Caroline Navarro as sales manager.

With a career in yachting that spans over 10 years, having served as a freelance chef on private and charter yachts worldwide, Ms Navarro recently worked with Grand Harbour Marina on hosting the prize-giving celebrations for the annual Trophée Bailli de Suffren.

Her responsibilities will include support to existing berth holders and visitors to ensure their every need is met, as well as increasing super-yacht visits through close cooperation with local and international yachting partners.

89.7 Bay appoints DJ Drew as sales manager

Andrew Zammit has been appointed as the new sales manager at 89.7 Bay.

Mr Zammit was a full-time presenter and producer at Bay Radio, where he hosted the popular Bay Breakfast Show. Mr Zammit then moved into sales and marketing while remaining heavily involved in radio.