At the conclusion of the celebrations commemorating its 50th anniversary, Bank of Valletta provided its employees with a chance to showcase their photography skills. Eleven employees were selected to exhibit their works at an exhibition held on the ground floor of the Bank of Valletta Centre in Santa Venera.

Bank of Valletta encourages the artistic expression of its employees

Ernest Agius, Chief Operations Officer, emphasised that although art and banking may seem to belong to disparate worlds, creativity is an essential skill in both fields because it drives innovation, helps solve problems, and improves communication.

Events like this exhibition play a crucial role in fostering a sense of community among employees. “The main goal of this exhibition is to bridge the gap between the work that employees do outside of their jobs and their professional lives,” stated Mr. Agius.

Bank of Valletta actively supports art and culture in Malta

Bank of Valletta has played a significant role in supporting art and culture in Malta for decades. This exhibition showcases the bank’s ongoing commitment to staying vibrant and dynamic. The photographs, taken by eleven employees, are organised into themes that reflect BOV’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and focus on various subjects, including art and culture, architecture, history, the environment, and social issues. The employees showcasing their work include Brian Agius, Michelle Attard, Kurt Mario Bonello, Georges Boulanger, Robert Bugeja, Claudine Despott, Tonio Ellul, Ivan Gatt, Clare Piscopo, Carmela Loredana Umbro, and Ryan Zammit.

Charles Azzopardi, Head of CSR, noted that there is a dedicated space on the ground floor of the BOV Centre in Santa Venera, specifically designed to display the talents of employees, among other initiatives. In the past months, the Bank hosted an art exhibition featuring sixteen artworks created by its own employees.

Bank of Valletta’s CSR strategy emphasises dedication and commitment to cultural initiatives. This exhibition is open to Bank employees and all visitors attending appointments at the BOV Centre in Santa Venera. The Centre has undergone renovations in recent months.