The executive council of the Skychair Trust is made up of a group of volunteers with extensive experience in their respective fields who are initially appointed by the terms of the trust deed and subsequently by means of an elective process. The Council assists the Trustee in the management of the Trust and amongst its various functions it also provides a monitoring role. The Council oversees and appoints the trustee by majority vote whenever the office of trustee becomes vacant, and must also approve major decisions.
COUNCIL MEMBERS
SARAH ZARB is the CEO of the Falcon Alliance Group. She set up the first entity under the ‘Falcon’ name 30 years ago, a business focused on providing telecommunications & security services to the hotel industry. In 2008 she combined her efforts to those of Capt Ray Zarb and became a director and CEO of the Falcon Alliance Group. These last years she dedicated her time to oversee the growth of European Pilot Academy, Falcon’s pilot training entity. Sarah is married with 3 children and enjoys travelling and swimming.
ADRIAN MALLIA is a non-executive director on a number of company boards and is an investment committee member for some investment funds. He was previously the CEO of an online FX broker, Portfolio Manager of an Asset Management firm and was also the Head of Wealth Solutions at Mediterranean Bank plc, directly responsible for the leadership and development of all areas related to Wealth Management. Adrian held roles with HSBC Bank in the Wealth Management and Asset Management in Malta, and in the Fund Administration and Custody unit both in Luxembourg and in Malta. Adrian is a committee member of the Institute of Financial Services in Malta and was a part-time lecturer at the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy at the University of Malta. He holds an MSc in Banking and International Finance from City University Business School (CASS) in London and a BCom (Hons) in Banking and Finance from the University of Malta. He is married to Ann-Christin and they are parents to three children.
LISA SAMMUT is a senior officer in trade finance with Bank of Valletta plc. She started her professional career in banking way back in 1998 during which time she has garnered extensive knowledge in key financial areas including business and personal lending, electronic and retail banking, and customer relationship management. Lisa obtained a certificate in banking and finance from the Chartered Institute of Banking and an honours degree in marketing and sales from the Chartered Institute of Marketing. Lisa is also a fitness enthusiast and a qualified gym and personal trainer who loves to share her extensive knowledge in fitness and nutrition with both friends and clients.
Dr MARK MUSCAT is a seasoned lawyer with over two decades of experience in the financial and industrial sectors, and the founder of MM Lex Consulta, a boutique law firm in Valletta. He’s also the founder and current President of the Independent Bankers Union. Dr. Muscat holds numerous degrees, including a Bachelor of Laws, Masters of Advocacy, and Post Graduate Diploma in Taxation from esteemed Maltese institutions, as well as several international certificates. He’s held high-level positions at global banks like HSBC, and has served on various boards and committees, such as the Confederation of Malta Trade Unions, reflecting his comprehensive work experience. His extensive educational background and broad professional experience make him a distinguished figure in his field.
YANIKA TABONE is a Forensic Psychology Practitioner and a Gestalt Psychotherapist working in the field of corrections. In the past, she worked as a specialised early intervention tutor at the Inspire Foundation working with children with autism. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology from the University of Malta; and a Master’s degree in Gestalt Psychotherapy with the Gestalt Psychotherapy Training Institute Malta. She is currently balancing her role as a Psychology Practitioner and her role as a mother. Her lifelong passion is to make a difference in society and contribute to its well-being. Yanika likes being active and always cherishes the company of the people around her.
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