Business Profile
In 1975, I embarked on this journey as an entrepreneur in the construction industry, laying the foundation of the organisation’s operations in Malta. Under my leadership, AX Construction became a key player in civil engineering projects, operated a successful hard rock quarry, and introduced Malta's first modern pre-cast and pre-stressed concrete factory (GPC). In the 1980s, I led the diversification into hospitality with Sunny Coast and Malta’s largest hotel, the Suncrest Hotel. Building on this success, I expanded our hotel portfolio to include five additional properties under the AX Hotels brand alongside Malta’s first retirement village, Hilltop Gardens.
Throughout the years, I have successfully delivered prestigious projects that have contributed to enhancing Malta’s infrastructure, including landmark restoration works, a private hospital, and an award-winning portfolio of luxury hotels. I am also the promoter and one of the main shareholders of the Valletta Cruise Port and Valletta Waterfront.
Beyond business, I served as Naxxar's Mayor, where I was honoured with the award for the best Local Council. Additionally, I received an honorary knighthood by the Sovereign Order of St John of Jerusalem and co-founded the AX Foundation. My contributions to society also include serving as a council member of a number of esteemed organisations. In 2012, I published my autobiography in the UK.
Throughout my career, I've received numerous awards, including Employer of the Year in 2016, EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2018, and I was also a contestant for World EY Entrepreneur of the Year. I received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Malta Stock Exchange in 2021 and the Lifetime Achievement Award in Tourism in 2023.
Today, AX Group stands as a multi-million asset corporation, encompassing construction, real estate, hospitality, healthcare, and renewable energy. Our latest multi-million-euro developments include the luxurious Verdala destination and the redeveloped ODYCY Hotel and Lido. I take pride in the remarkable projects we have developed, emphasising to all my workforce that success is achieved through hard work, integrity, and determination. Furthermore, I am fortunate to be supported by my two daughters, Claire and Denise, who actively lead different segments of the AX Group business.
