Following Michael Sciortino’s resignation from Non-Executive Director of AX earlier this month, the company appointed Josef Formosa Gauci to the same role effective from 7th September.

Michael Sciortino

Mr Formosa Gauci also took on Mr Sciortino’s role of member of the Audit Committee.

The newly appointed Director also holds directorial positions at AX Group, Stefanotis Co. Ltd., Nevada Co. Ltd., JZT Holdings Ltd., and Xara Palace Hotel Co. Ltd.

Mr Formosa Gauci previously held directorial positions at SMS Group Ltd., S Mifsud & Sons Ltd., SMS Properties Ltd., and SMS Mondial Limited.

His career has seen him work with Price Waterhouse in London and in Malta, where he served as General Manager of the Galaxy Hotel and of Trident Developments Ltd.

Josef Formosa Gauci

Mr Formosa Gauci also served as CEO of the Malta Tourism Authority between 2008 and 2014 and as President of the MHRA.

Presently, he also serves as Chairman of the Malta Airport Foundation.

Related

black pearl

Marina Di Valletta hosts massive 106.7m Black Pearl superyacht 

12 August 2026
by Tim Diacono

The superyacht has a dancefloor, a movie theatre, underwater lights, a beach club, a gym, and a deck jacuzzi.

‘More than a business leader’: Hamilton Travel pays tribute to Norman Hamilton

12 August 2026
by Tim Diacono

Norman Hamilton set up the travel agency Hamilton Travel in 1992.

Christian Cauchi appointed General Manager for CMA CGM Malta Agency

12 August 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

'I am truly grateful to CMA CGM for the trust and confidence placed in me,' he said.

Australian billionaire’s €70m superyacht spotted off Mellieħa

11 August 2026
by MaltaCEOs

VOLPINI 2 is owned by Australian logistics billionaire Lindsay Fox.