Strategist, Change Consultant & Academic | Navigating Strategy, Higher Education, and Disruptive TechnologiesI specialize in driving transformative change at the intersection of strategy, higher education, and the ethical integration of disruptive technologies. With a focus on Strategic Communications, Digital Identity, Verifiable Credentials, Blockchain, EdTech, and Information & Media Literacies, I bring a wealth of experience across academia, consultancy, and corporate sectors to spearhead impactful innovation.As an Associate Professor at the University of Malta, I teach and conduct research on new media, digital literacies, disinformation, and power dynamics in the digital age. I am also the founding Executive Director of the 3CL Foundation, advocating for the responsible use of digital technologies in education and beyond.In my consultancy practice, I collaborate with governments, corporations, and international bodies, including the European Commission, leading transformative digital initiatives. I serve on the strategic committee of DC4EU under the Digital Europe programme, helping to steer groundbreaking projects across Europe’s digital landscape.My professional journey began in multinational, corporate environments within ICT and telecoms, transitioning into consultancy and strategic leadership across public sector reform, fintech, tourism, and culture. Key roles include founding Chairman of Heritage Malta, drafting the blueprint for digital education accreditation, and leading a nation-state project on Blockchain credentials. My clients have included the EC, the ILO, Ericsson and the Mastercard Foundation.I currently sit on the boards of the Centre for Distributed Ledger Technologies and the Centre for Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Malta. My work is driven by a passion for lifelong learning and interdisciplinary approaches, which I see as vital to fostering cultural and corporate change in today’s complex social environment.
Listed skills include Strategy, Start Ups, Business Strategy, Management Consulting, and 46 others.