Gozo Channel appoints new CEO and first female chairperson

Ronald Sultana has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Gozo Channel Operations Ltd, while Marlene Cini has been chosen as the company’s first female chairperson, the Gozo Ministry announced.

In a statement issued on Friday, the ministry said Sultana’s appointment as CEO marks a significant transition for one of Gozo’s most strategic entities, at a time when it faces challenges to modernise its fleet and upgrade its digital services.

Sultana has served as the director responsible for Tourism and Economic Development within the Gozo Ministry since 2019, during which Gozo recorded significant growth in tourism and investment.

The ministry said Sultana’s insight into Gozo’s tourism sector places him in a strong position to lead the company through these changes.

Marlene Cini is a lawyer with experience in public administration, legal affairs, corporate governance, and leadership. She has also held a number of senior governance roles, including Board Secretary of Gozo Channel Ltd, Board Secretary of the Gozo Regional Development Authority, and Deputy Head of the Maltese Delegation to the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe.

The ministry said connectivity will be a key priority during this legislative term, with significant investments planned in Gozo Channel, Mġarr Harbour, and Xewkija Airfield. It added that efforts will also be made to upgrade digital platforms, including ticketing systems and marketing channels.

The statement concluded by thanking former Gozo Channel Ltd Chairman Joe Cordina for his work and service to the company over the past few years.