Sean Gatt Baldacchino

Hertz Malta, a longstanding franchise operated by United Garage Ltd, a subsidiary of United Group of Companies, has appointed Sean Gatt Baldacchino as General Manager.

Mr Gatt Baldacchino, who previously led the company’s sales and marketing function, will assume responsibility for overseeing the local car rental and lease operations.

United Garage Ltd is one of the oldest Hertz franchisees in Europe, and has represented the international car rental brand since 1961. It also represents the Hertz Multi Brand Franchise portfolio in Malta, which includes Hertz, Thrifty, Dollar and Firefly. It has over 60 years of experience, and has become a leader in the mobility sector.

Commenting on his new role, Mr Gatt Baldacchino said: “I am looking forward to working closely with our dedicated operations and development teams to help refine and explore new ideas surrounding mobility and how we interact with our customers.”

He added that United Garage’s “enduring partnership” with Hertz holds a “rich legacy in local car rental and leasing”. The company is determined to “keep pushing the boundaries of mobility”, he continued.

Prior to his time at Hertz Malta, Mr Gatt Baldacchino also had experiences working at Deloitte Malta and IELS Malta. He holds a Master’s degree in International Marketing from University of Sussex and a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing, Banking and Finance from University of Malta.

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New United Garage Ltd General Manager Sean Gatt Baldacchino

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