After the best part of 40 years at the helm of the Alf. Mizzi & Sons Marketing Group (AMSM Group), a sales, distribution and marketing organisation of fast-moving consumer goods to the grocery and foodservice sectors, Alec A. Mizzi has decided to relinquish the post of CEO and to move to a new position of Executive Chairman where he will continue to be involved at a strategic level.

In a company statement released on Thursday, it was also announced that Mr Mizzi will now increase his focus on his other role as Alf. Mizzi & Sons Group Chairman and CEO.

AMSM Group is part of the Alf Mizzi & Sons Group, along with a wide range of successful businesses spanning hospitality, retail, automotive, food and beverage, manufacturing and development.

The new CEO of the AMSM Group is Steve Apap Bologna, who joined as Sales and Brands Manager in 1992, was promoted to Senior Sales Manager in 2001 and became Chief Officer in 2006. He is a veteran within the Group, thereby ensuring continuity.

(Left) Alec A. Mizzi & Steve Apap Bologna 

Commenting on this after a company-wide announcement, Alec A. Mizzi said, “I consider it important that I move on, as part of our rejuvenation process. I’m proud of what we have achieved over the past four decades, taking us into the pre-eminent role of leading distributors in the FMCG sector, by a long shot, with an incredible range of brands, and now with a presence in Cyprus too. I know that Steve will carry the baton with drive, determination and enthusiasm.”

Also commenting after his new position was announced, Steve Apap Bologna added, “I am honoured to have been appointed CEO and Board Director. I will strive to retain the same high standards of professionalism, business ethics and ambition. It will be business as usual.”