Broadcasting Authority chairman passes away

Recently-appointed Broadcasting Authority chairman George Mifsud, 68, has passed away.

Mifsud founded MPS, a marketing and communications company, in 1975. In 2011, he became non-executive chairman of the company. As an advertising agency, Mifsud’s company is directly involved in media buying on behalf of corporate clients.

He was also ambassador to Bulgaria between 2007 and 2013 and also served on the board of directors of the Gozo Channel between 1999 and 2004.

On April 8, he was appointed to the BA post following Tanya Borg Cardona’s departure, who was forced to resign as a result of workers’ protests.

Shocked to learn of the loss of George Mifsud, the new BA Chairman. Sincere condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.

— Simon Busuttil (@SimonBusuttil) April 23, 2017

So saddened to learn about the demise of Broadcasting Authority chairman George Mifsud. A true gentleman -JM

— Joseph Muscat (@JosephMuscat_JM) April 23, 2017