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‘Seasoned businessman’ Jonathan Pace has just been appointed Executive Director at JD Capital plc, with effect from 7th September 2022.

The company also revealed that Jesmond Manicaro is succeeding Gaetano Vella as a Non-Executive Director, with effect from the same date.

Jonathan Pace
Jonathan Pace / LinkedIn

JD Capital plc is a fully owned subsidiary of JD Holdings Ltd and the parent company of JD Operations Ltd and JD Birkirkara Ltd.

JD Operations Ltd, formerly JSDimech Ltd, is one of the market leaders in Malta for aluminium and steel apertures, wrought iron, large scale glass formats, curtain wailing, and façade cladding, amongst other things.

Mr Pace is involved in a myriad of businesses including retail, manufacturing, and leisure. Amongst his many achievements, Mr Pace established Logografix, and Finestral – both considered local household names.

Mr Pace is also involved in the property industry where he has managed and directed developments of residential real estate, commercial real estate, and industrial real estate of varying sizes.

Jesmond Manicaro
Jesmond Manicaro / LinkedIn

Dr Manicaro, on the other hand, is a lawyer by profession. He graduated from the University of Malta, the International Maritime Law Institute and University College London.

In almost two decades of varied legal experience, Dr Manicaro has acquired a broad legal background in property, corporate and commercial law in a global market. He serves as a Director on a number of Maltese companies involved in various cross-border and overseas activities.

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Jonathan Pace / LinkedIn

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