AX Group is pleased to welcome Marthese Vella as its new Chief Technical Officer, effective from April 2023. With a career spanning over 30 years in senior IT management positions, Ing Vella brings an impressive track record in leading organisations through digital transformation, IT governance, strategic planning, and cybersecurity.
As CTO at AX Group, Ing Vella will play a crucial role in shaping the group’s technological future. She will be responsible for identifying emerging technologies and trends to enhance the Group’s competitive position; leading research and development efforts to develop innovative solutions that drive business growth; and overseeing the technology strategy across the many diverse business units within the group, spanning construction, hospitality, healthcare, and real estate.
“We are excited to welcome Marthese to the AX Group family,” said Michael Warrington, CEO of AX Group. “As technology continues to shape and transform the business landscape, it is imperative that we stay ahead of the curve to meet the needs of our clients and maintain our competitive edge. Marthese’s extensive experience in leading organisations through digital transformation and IT governance, makes her the ideal candidate to steer our technological landscape into the future and propel the group to even greater success.”
Ing Vella is a highly accomplished Electrical Engineer with a Master’s Degree in Information Management from Lancaster University (UK). Her professional credentials include certifications as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), ISO27001 Certified ISMS Lead Implementer, and GDPR Practitioner, all of which have helped to solidify her expertise in the field of information technology. She has held various senior positions and lead advisory roles in notable companies, including Air Malta, Island Hotels Group, as well as her most recent position at RSM Malta.
“I am honoured to be joining AX Group and I would like to extend my thanks to the Xuereb family and CEO Michael Warrington for entrusting me with this role,” said Marthese Vella. “I have long admired the Group’s commitment to innovation and its distinguished history of excellence. I am excited to be a part of this new chapter in the company’s growth and evolution, and I look forward to working alongside the talented team at AX Group to develop an exciting technological roadmap to drive innovation across the group’s diverse operations.”