Digital marketing Executive
Rachel Azzopardi
Rachel is a Digital Marketing Executive who studied and achieved a Bachelor’s Degree in Media and Production. She also studied Marketing at Diploma level and Python Programming, gaining her considerable technical skills. For some years, Rachel worked in the movie industry as a VFX editor with an American/Maltese post-production studio, where she worked on popular American television series and movies. Rachel now forms part of our Marketing Team, being the main person responsible for video recording and editing while considering different ways to add value to our social media channels, particularly in order to bring our Team closer to you. On various occasions, Rachel may also be the team member behind the camera asking you to say ‘cheeeezzeee’.
In her free time Rachel likes to write fiction, scripts and create illustrations that will improve her art, while listening to her favourite genre of music, that of heavy and industrial metal. She enjoys playing Magic The Gathering and board games with her friends. Rachel’s favourite animals are cats, cows, and capybaras.
LORENZO MULÈ STAGNo
Managing Director / Dean
Lorenzo is the Owner and Dean of Malta Business School. He is also a public speaker, business consultant and leadership coach. Since 2005 he has been regularly involved in delivering training, workshops and seminars to top executives, covering a wide range of business-related subjects with a focus on the immediate improvement of the potential of businesses and people. He is a strategist with a tendency to connect areas of knowledge together, providing new insights and ground-breaking ideas.
In 2010 Lorenzo was chosen as Malta’s SME Entrepreneur of the Year by the European Commission, a recognition of his entrepreneurial drive. He has been invited to share his ideas in various countries in Europe, the UAE and South Africa.
Lorenzo holds a MBA (2004) from Grenoble Ecole de Management (with distinction), and a teaching degree from the University of Malta. He also holds a Post-Graduate Certificate for Online Facilitation, and a Professional Certificate in Coaching, both from Henley Business School at the University of Reading.
An avid reader, Lorenzo compensates for his limited reading time by listening to audiobooks when on his daily power walks and while driving, which has helped him eliminate his road rage.
CHRISTINE CARUANA
HEAD OF PROGRAMMES
Christine is the Head of Programmes at Malta Business School, overseeing all academic and professional learning programmes. She has delivered various corporate training programmes and has a passion for professional coaching. Christine is involved in business development and has built various academic and professional programmes from concept to planning stage, to sales and the eventual delivery of the programmes. She is a strong believer in lifelong learning and is grateful for the learning opportunities that she has had. She promotes continuous learning and personal development.
Christine holds an Executive MBA from Henley Business School as well as a Certificate in Coaching from the same school. These complement her earlier studies in education as she holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Management and a Bachelor Degree in Education, both from the University of Malta. Christine loves the sound of the sea in all types of weather and enjoys spending quality time with her daughters.
ANNETTE ZAMMIT
ACADEMIC MANAGER
Annette is our Academic Manager with over 25 years of international experience in Leadership and Education. Annette holds a Master’s Degree in TESOL from the University of Nottingham and a certification in Project Management (ROI, UK) and E-moderation (The British Council).
Annette is a world-class teacher, trainer facilitator and project manager. Her portfolio of work in Corporate Training and Professional Coaching includes public and private sector clients from all over the world. She specialises in language and professional skills development for adults. Annette is passionate about lifelong learning, empowerment and multiculturalism.
Claudia Mulè Stagno
Sales & Marketing Manager
Claudia is our Sales and Marketing Manager, driving the company’s efforts to bring quality education and training to growing numbers of people. She has been involved in the streamlining of operational processes, introducing new technologies to make these processes quicker and our customer service smoother. Previously, she managed the development of our new website, making key information about our programmes and training more accessible.
Claudia holds an M.Sc. in Ecological Economics from the University of Edinburgh and a B.Sc. in Earth Systems from the University of Malta. Her passion for encouraging personal and professional development led her to also attain a Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching from Henley Business School. Claudia believes that true business success comes from development that is not only financially profitable, but also environmentally, social and economically sustainable, keeping all stakeholders happy. Therefore, she also plays a role in the corporate social and environmental responsibility of Malta Business School. Claudia enjoys countryside walks with her dog (and office assistant) Miles, and being creative with all sorts of DIY home improvements.
Joseph Mercieca
Office Manager
Joseph is our Office Manager. He joined our sister company back in 1999 and started working on the Malta Business School team as soon as the company was established.
Joseph studied Accounts by correspondence and attended various courses about Strategic Business Planning, Human Resources Management, Operations Management and Business Entrepreneurship held at Malta Enterprise. He has plenty of years of experience in administration and was involved in the smooth running of various research and advertising projects funded by both local and by EU funds. Joseph has a passion for design and IT.
INGEBORG MULÈ STAGNO
FINANCE MANAGER
Ingeborg is a qualified home economist from Lette-Verein Institute in Berlin, and has been managing the finances of the school from the start. Besides being the Finance Manager, she is also co-owner of the business.
Ingeborg is passionate about cycling and nature, especially forests and lakes.
Maria Galea
Programmes Coordinator
Maria is a Programmes Coordinator who is dedicated to providing our prospective and current learners with an excellent experience throughout their whole learning journey, from enquiry to graduation. If you enquire about one of our programmes and book a meeting for more information, Maria may be the team member you will be speaking to. She ensures that a programme is the right fit for the prospect while being heavily involved in the registration and enrollment of learners onto our programmes.
While being involved in the operations of the Henley Executive MBA, Maria also assists in the sourcing and creation of engaging content for our social media channels, particularly those related to the MBA and Henley Business School Malta, providing our followers with motivational and informative posts. If you message one of our pages, you will likely be speaking to her.
Throughout her work, Maria draws upon knowledge from her academic background in business, holding an Advanced Diploma in Marketing and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Enterprise. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching a good series, and taking walks outdoors when the weather permits.
Odilon Scerri
Programmes Coordinator
Odilon is a Programmes Cooridnator who is primarily involved in the coordination, scheduling and logistics of active programmes and upcoming intakes. He holds a B.Sc. in Financial Services from the University of Manchester’s Institute of Science and Technology and is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers. Odilon has 40 years of experience in the Banking and Financial Services Industry, making his attention to detail impeccable. If you are a learner with Malta Business School and want to contact the school with a programme-related query, he will likely be the team members you would get in touch with. Your assessments may also reach his desk as he ensures that results, besides many other programme-related emails, are sent out on time. He is also a main point of contact for our tutors as he liaises with them.
Odilon has a passion for anything that is culture-related, including learning new languages, besides enjoying gardening and cooking.
GERGANA PETROVA
SALES AND MARKETING EXECUTIVE
Gergana is a Sales and Marketing Executive, having graduated from Edinburgh Napier University with a First Class Honours Degree in Arts, focusing on Photography. While she was in the UK, she held 3 exhibitions showcasing her work, one in London and two in Edinburgh. For one of her projects she was awarded the WEX Photo/Video for commercial and editorial photography and has collaborated with various brands through her photography. During her studies she gained experience in branding and marketing, now forming part of our Marketing Team while furthering her studies and expanding on her knowledge in the field of marketing. If you attend any physical events or workshops at Malta Business School, you will likely see Gergana’s friendly smile behind the camera. She is also heavily involved in keeping our website updated, coming up with engaging and valuable content for our social media followers, and responding to prospects’ queries about our programmes and workshops.
While balancing her work and studies, she also loves to travel to new places… with her camera of course. Alternatively, she chooses to spend her travel time with her family and loved ones in Bulgaria. A perfect day for Gergana would include reading a good book, drinking iced coffee and enjoying the sunshine on the beach.
Amanda Bugeja
School Adiministrator
Amanda is a School Administrator, responsible for ensuring the provision of a smooth and pleasant experience for our current learners on both our online (live-streamed) programmes and during physical workshops and sessions. She ensures that session recordings are made available on time and that our learners have access to all materials needed. If you are a learner with Malta Business School and need to contact our school with an ATHE programme-related query, you may need to contact Amanda. It is also likely that if you call our school or enquire with us, you will hear her friendly voice on the other end, helping to direct you.
Amanda enjoys learning new skills, especially when they aid her in becoming more efficient, and has a passion for health, fitness, travelling and exploring new cultures, especially traditional food. Her family and friends, including her pets are at the top of her priority list.
Miles
Wellness Champion