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Amanda Desira has been announced as Malita Investments plc’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), with effect from Thursday (today).

As the new COO of the company, Ms Desira will be leading the company’s portfolio of construction projects, managing its day-to-day operations and enhancing operational procedures, among others.

Prior to joining the company, she held an executive position at Government-led Project Green within its Projects Department.

In addition, she also has extensive experience in leading projects with contractors and other public authorities.

Ms Desira is an architect and civil engineer by profession. She graduated with honours in structural engineering stream in 2009 and later with a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Derby.

She has over 15 years of experience in the construction industry and has led various projects utilising both local and EU funds, including residential and infrastructural developments, national parks and industrial plants.

Her expertise in project development ranges from concept design to feasibility studies, design development and permitting, procurement, project implementation and commissioning.

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