Monaco Telecom is delighted to announce it has appointed University of Malta Rector Emeritus Juanito Camilleri as non-executive Chairman of Vodafone Malta.

Prof. Camilleri said: “I am very excited about Monaco Telecom’s vision for the Malta operation, which seeks to retain the company’s great strengths while heralding innovative digital services beyond mobile communication.

“Monaco Telecom forms part of a greater network of operators which are not only well rooted in Europe but also have extensive experience in providing state-of-the-art and innovative services in small states. They will be an asset to Malta and I am very pleased to be invited back to make a contribution to the telecommunications sector.”

Prof. Camilleri forms part of a new board at Vodafone Malta made up of representatives of the shareholders of Monaco Telecom, which completed the €250 million acquisition of Vodafone last week after receiving regulatory approval from the Maltese authorities. 

New Vodafone Malta CEO Tamas Banyai said: “Juanito’s reputation precedes him. He is a pioneer in the local telecommunications industry and will be an invaluable asset in our drive to focus on network investment and innovation to broaden our appeal among Maltese customers.”

Monaco Telecom, which recently acquired Epic – the first alternative operator in Cyprus – is a member of NJJ Holding, a European family of telecoms companies made up of leading operators in the markets of Monaco (Monaco Telecom), Switzerland (Salt), Ireland (Eir), Cyprus (Epic) and, as of today, Malta. NJJ Holding is owned by French entrepreneur Xavier Niel, who also controls Iliad-Free, a leading telecommunication player in France and Italy.

Monaco Telecom completed the acquisition of Vodafone Malta on April 1. The company will continue to operate under the Vodafone brand for a transitional period.