Robert Vella appointed as the new CEO of the Lands Authority
Minister Schembri said that the Lands Authority will now pave the way for identifying means to ensure its efficiency, diminish unnecessary bureaucratic procedures and better serve the public.
“While building upon the significant work done over the past years, the appointment of the new chief Executive officer also signals the Lands Authority’s new phase of a more consumer-centric approach which will make it easier for the public to access the services of the Authority while increasing efficiency. Moreover, the appointment process complements government’s commitment in fostering transparency.” Minister
Schembri thanked James Piscopo for his service as CEO during the past years while congratulating Vella on his new post.
With over 35 years’ experience working within the Public Sector
and occupying various roles within the Planning Authority, Vella was involved in key capital projects as well as having been stationed in the UK as part of an overseas work placement in the Southampton City Council Planning Department. Vella graduated in Land Administration (Planning) from the University of Malta, followed by a B.Sc in Environmental Planning (Urban Regeneration) from the Birmingham City University, UK. He is also a long-standing member of the Union Professjonijisti Awtorità tal-Ippjanar, having served for a period of seven years as a member of the Executive Committee.
‘While building upon the significant work done over the past years, the appointment of the new chief Executive officer also signals the Lands Authority’s new phase of a more consumer-centric approach and increased efficiency’ – Minister Schembri