Harvest Technology plc has appointed its Chief Financial Officer, Neacail Micallef, as Interim Chief Executive Officer, following a decision by the Board of Directors announced on 5th January 2026.

In a company announcement, the Board confirmed that Mr Micallef will take on the interim CEO role with immediate effect, while continuing to ensure stability within the company’s senior management structure. Mr Micallef holds a Bachelors of Commerce in Bcom, Accounting, and Finance, and a Master's Degree in Accountancy, Accounting, and Finance, both from the University of Malta. In his professional career he has worked with PwC Malta, Hili Logistics Limited, and BMW Malta Finance Limited, among others.

George Kakouras / LinkedIn
George Kakouras / LinkedIn

The announcement also stated that George T. Kakouras will no longer serve as Chief Executive Officer of Harvest Technology plc, effective immediately. Before joining Harvest Technology, Mr Kakouras served as Chief Operating Officer and Board Member at the Intralot group and Maltco Lotteries. These roles provided him with extensive international experience in operations and executive management. Mr Kakouras holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering, as well as an MBA in Engineering Economics Systems from the National Technical University of Athens.

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