John Inguanez has been appointed permanent secretary in the Gozo Ministry, replacing Joe G. Scerri, the new Heritage Malta CEO.
Mr Inguanez joined the public service in 1987 and has served as policy director within the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
In March 2006 he was appointed director general for political affairs.
He is married to Darlene nee Debattista and they have a son, Nicholas.