Part of the sixth generation of the Grima family, Ira Carbone joined the Group in 2009. Previously, she worked as Brand Executive before moving to the Travel & Distribution Department concentrating on Group trading efforts.

She eventually turned her focus to the Distribution Department and is now the Brand Manager representing the ever-growing portfolio of brands, including Swedish Match, Scandinavian Tobacco, and British American Tobacco. Recent expansions have seen the Group venture into additional African regions maintaining strong brand affiliations.

Ms Carbone holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) degree.

Building on roots stretching back to the British Empire period in Malta, Salvo Grima Group now operates in nine countries and employs over 150 highly trained staff.

Collaboration, research and geographic diversification are an important part of its strategy and it values the establishment of positive relationships with partners, clients and suppliers.

Over the past 155 years, Salvo Grima Group has grown to offer comprehensive and flexible solutions of all kinds, including ship supply, yacht provisioning, wholesale, travel retail and distribution services.

Its international outlook is complemented by the long-term vision and values of a family-run firm and the management team includes members of the sixth generation of the Grima family.

The Group aspires to be a good employer and investing in the ongoing development of staff and generating innovative ideas, solutions and high standards across all operations is a priority.

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