Joseph Portelli, the Executive Chairman of the Malta Stock Exchange, has been named Chairman of the World Federation of Exchanges’ Governance and Nominations Committee.

The World Federation of Exchanges is one of the world’s most influential financial markets industry associations.

Founded in 1961, it includes many of the world’s largest and most influential exchanges, as well as many from frontier markets.

Speaking to WhosWho.mt, Mr Portelli said he is “quite honoured” to accept the nomination, describing the appointment as “an honor for both myself and Malta Stock Exchange to be associated with such a prestigious organisation as the WFE.”

“As Chair of the Governance and Nominations Committee, I am entitled to participate in WFE board meetings, which consist of chairs and CEOs of some of the most influential exchanges in the world.”

The Governance and Nominations Committee oversees Director elections and advises the Board on governance matters.