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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 15 SEPTEMBER 2024 7 COMMERCIAL Stephen Vella appointed MCAST Principal and CEO THE Malta College of Arts, Sci- ence & Technology (MCAST) proudly announces the appoint- ment of Stephen Vella as its new Principal and Chief Executive Officer. The College issued a call for applications for this po- sition last June. Vella brings over two decades of experience in vo- cational education and a strong track record of leadership with- in MCAST. Vella's academic journey began at Savio College and Stella Maris College, and continued his de- gree studies at the University of Malta and Falkirk College of Arts in Scotland. He also holds an MBA from the Henley School of Management. His professional career com- menced in 1993 at the Salvatore Dimech School for Craftsmen, where he taught Graphic Design and Photography. His passion for vocational education was quickly recognised, leading to his promotion in 2003 to Dep- uty Director of the institution. In this role, Stephen Vella was instrumental in enhancing the school's curriculum, streamlin- ing operations, and fostering a culture of innovation. In 2008, he was appointed Di- rector of the MCAST Institute for the Creative Arts. Under his guidance, the Institute experi- enced substantial growth, with a marked increase in student en- rollment and the introduction of new higher diplomas and Degree courses in Fine Art, Interactive Media, Photography, and Media. In 2015, Stephen Vella assumed the role of Head of the Technical College at MCAST, further ex- panding his influence within the institution. In March 2017, he was appointed General Manager at MCAST Gateway to Industry, the College's commercial arm. He helped raise MCAST's in- ternational profile, representing the institution at major global fairs and conventions. In 2021, he was appointed Dep- uty Principal for Business Devel- opment and Communications. In this capacity, Stephen Vella has continued to drive the insti- tution's growth by spearheading business development initia- tives, managing infrastructural projects, and leading marketing strategies. Commission free offer when you invest with MeDirect MEDIRECT, Malta's first digital bank, is offering new and existing customers the opportunity to invest in mutual funds, bonds, equities and ETFs without incur- ring any brokerage fees. This offer will ap- ply on orders executed by end of Decem- ber 2024. Ingrid Micallef, Head of Wealth at MeDi- rect, said, "MeDirect's mobile app and on- line platform give customers the tools they need to manage their money, their way. Whether they want to invest by themselves or build their wealth with expert guidance, our digital channels are there to provide best in class functionality. Our expert ad- visors are also on hand to assist those who prefer a personalised experience. 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Further information on the promotion is available at https://promo.medirect. com.mt/buycommissionfree-2024/. Marsamxett Properties Ltd., a Hili Ventures company, launches offer for Tigné Mall p.l.c. MARSAMXETT Properties Ltd., a sub- sidiary of Hili Ventures, has launched its conditional voluntary public offer for the remaining share capital of Tigné Mall p.l.c. Marsamxett Properties Ltd. currently holds just over 49.68% of the issued share capital of Tigné Mall p.l.c., the public- ly-listed company that manages and op- erates The Point shopping mall in Sliema. Through its bid, it is offering to buy the remainder of the shares currently held by members of the public and listed on the Malta Stock Exchange. The Offer Document, which is available on www.hiliventures.com, sets out the conditions of the offer and further details for interested parties. The offer will open on September 16, 2024 (at 8.30am), and interested share- holders can lodge their applications with an Authorised Intermediary as of that date. The company is offering €1.04 per share to all shareholders submitting a completed Acceptance Form by October 7,2024. This investment is the first retail com- plex in the group's Malta portfolio, under- lining the group's commitment to maxi- mizing commercial and value potential of its assets, while instilling confidence in its homebase. Through its various subsidiar- ies, Hili Ventures owns a vast portfolio of commercial real estate assets across Eu- rope, including shopping centres, health- care facilities and office buildings.