Perit David Xuereb has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Maltese Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD), following consultation with social partners.
The news was announced by the Parliamentary Secretariat for Social Dialogue on Monday.
Xuereb previously served as President of the Chamber of Commerce and has worked on major projects in Malta and other countries, with a focus on sustainable design and the green industry. He has also given presentations and made speeches at various universities and institutions, with a particular interest in sustainability, the environment, and climate change.
The Parliamentary Secretary for Social Dialogue, Andy Ellul, thanked James Pearsall for his work in leading the MCESD and wished Perit David Xuereb success, as he is convinced that Xuereb will work to strengthen social dialogue in the country for the benefit of the common good.