Deloitte Malta appoints three new Directors in audit, assurance and tax

Deloitte Malta has announced the appointment of Theresa Ghersci, Matteo Michele Musi and Christopher Bergedahl to Directors, with effect from 1st June 2024.

The newly appointed Directors work in the company’s audit, assurance and tax areas.

Ms Ghersci now serves as Audit and Assurance Director, while Mr Musi and Dr Bergedahl are Tax Directors.

Deloitte Malta CEO Marc Alden congratulated the trio on achieving this “strategic and significant goal.”

“We are confident that their outstanding contribution will enable our Malta firm to continue pursuing and achieving its purpose and to continue providing outstanding service to our clients,” he continued.

Ms Ghersci joined Deloitte Malta’s audit and assurance team in 2011 after graduating with a Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons) from University of Malta. Throughout her career, she has gained experience in various industries working on and managing statutory audits in shipping, real estate and iGaming. She was also seconded to Deloitte London and Luxembourg to work on audits for clients operating in capital markets and investment management.

For a number of years, Ms Ghersci has formed part of Deloitte Malta’s professional practice unit within audit and assurance, specialising in audit technical matters relating to the company’s audit methodology and local audit regulation.

In the role, she also deals with audit technical issues across industries as a support to audit teams and is responsible for a number of activities within Deloitte Malta’s quality management system.

She has been a member of the Audit and Assurance Committee at the Malta Institute of Accountants since 2020.

Mr Musi joined Deloitte Malta’s tax business in 2024 to lead its transfer pricing function.

He has over 20 years of experience in advising multinational enterprises, private equity firms and corporate clients on different areas, including transfer pricing analyses, business restructurings and value chain transformations. He has served clients working in numerous industries, including technology, iGaming, chemical and pharmaceutical, automotive, fashion and luxury, as well as renewable energy.

Mr Musi also has considerable experience working on cross-border tax matters.

Dr Bergedahl first joined Deloitte Malta in 2014 after enrolling in its Pathway Programme.

Following his internship, the company sponsored his attendance at Leiden University, where he completed a Master of Advanced Studies in Tax Law. He finished first in his class, graduating summa cum laude – the highest honour awarded by educational institutions – and also taking home the Loyens & Loeff Award.

When he returned to Malta in January 2018, he started his full-time career within the tax business, specifically assigned to international tax advisory work.

He is also Chairperson of the Malta Institute of Taxation’s International Tax Sub-Committee and is the main sponsor of Deloitte Malta’s D. Runners Community.