Following an internal call for a Chief Executive Officer, the Malta Information Technology Agency (MITA) on Friday announced the appointment of Emanuel Darmanin to the role.

“On behalf of the Chairman, the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee and all employees, we wish the best of luck to Emanuel Darmanin in his new role,” MITA said in a statement.

Mr Darmanin joined MITA in 1994 and since then he has occupied various senior management positions including that of Chief Information Officer.

Over the years he had responsibilities for ICT Governance, Service Management, Information Security and Risk Management, Contracting and Supplier Management, and Project Management.

Prior to joining MITA he worked in the public sector and the private sector, enjoying work experiences both locally and abroad.

He graduated as an Electrical Engineer from the University of Malta in 1989.  In 2000, he gained an MBA from Henley Management College, UK and in 2006 an MA in Creativity and Innovation from the University of Malta.

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Emanuel Darmanin / LinkedIn Photo

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