Date: Monday, 19 October 2026
Time: 6:00PM
Venue: The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry, 64 Republic Street, Valletta, VLT 1117, Malta
Fee: Free Entrance
We are delighted to invite you to the next MBN event, bringing together experienced professionals from the fields of family business leadership, governance and financial services to explore the challenges and opportunities surrounding intergenerational transitions and wealth management.
Family-owned businesses often face a defining moment as ownership and leadership transition between generations. Beyond operational continuity, these transitions raise important questions around governance, wealth preservation, investment structures and the long-term management of family assets.
This discussion will take a strategic and technical look at these issues, with a particular focus on wealth management strategies and the considerations that arise when family, ownership, capital and professional management intersect.
Franco Azzopardi
Franco Azzopardi is a professional director and former CEO with extensive experience of family-owned and entrepreneur-led businesses, from both the boardroom and executive perspectives. A Certified Public Accountant and MSc graduate in Corporate Finance, Franco spent 27 years in public practice, including ten years with Deloitte, before increasingly focusing his career on corporate leadership, governance and board roles.
He has served as CEO in both private and listed-company environments and has held board positions across family businesses, regulated entities and public companies. This combination of financial, executive and governance experience has given him first-hand exposure to the particular challenges that arise where ownership, family, capital and professional management intersect.
Franco is a Fellow of the UK Institute of Directors and a former President of the Malta Institute of Accountants.
Natalie Briffa Farrugia, Vassallo Group
Natalie Briffa Farrugia is Chairperson of Vassallo Group, bringing over 20 years of executive leadership experience. A former CEO of CareMalta Group, she is recognised for her strategic vision, governance expertise, and commitment to sustainable growth.
Natalie holds degrees in Psychology, Gerontology and Geriatrics. In 2018, she was awarded Malta Businesswoman of the Year. She has also contributed extensively to local and international organisations, including the European Association of Homes and Services for the Ageing (EAHSA), where she held leadership roles and supported the advancement of best practices in elderly care across Europe.
Beyond her corporate responsibilities, Natalie is a dedicated member of the Living Waters Mission Team, actively supporting community outreach and missionary initiatives. An advocate for health, wellbeing, and lifelong learning, she is passionate about running and swimming.
Andrew Caruana Scicluna, Camilleri Preziosi
Andrew graduated with an LL.M. from the London School of Economics in 2014 and joined the firm as a Trainee shortly thereafter. After progressing through the ranks as Associate and Senior Associate, he was admitted to partnership in January 2022.
Andrew focuses primarily on Financial Services, with particular emphasis on financial regulatory and compliance matters, including banking regulation and investment services. He is also frequently involved in the asset management and funds industry, advising on both transactional and regulatory aspects.
Andrew has extensive experience advising on complex financial services matters and capital markets-related transactions. His recent experience includes advising on the licensing of multiple funds and fund managers across a broad spectrum of asset classes in both the retail and alternative investment space.
Andrew’s work and standing in the market have earned him strong recognition. He is ranked as a top-tier lawyer in Financial Services by Chambers and Partners and is recognised as a Next Generation Partner by Legal 500.
Marisa Xuereb
Marisa Xuereb is an economist by education. She has been involved in the manufacturing industry for 30 years and is best known for her stint as President of the Malta Chamber between 2021 and 2023. Since then, she has taken up Independent Non-Executive Director roles with companies in Financial Services and Telecoms, and with family businesses.
The discussion will be followed by a Q&A session, with questions from the floor welcome.
We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of discussion and insights on the future of family businesses, intergenerational transitions and wealth management.
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