Arthur Azzopardi
Chief Officer
Imtarfa,35
Summary
Transformational business leader with 25+ years of senior executive and CxO experience in listed companies, including full P&L responsibility for €50m+ operations.
Proven record of delivering turnarounds driving commercial and cultural transformation and building high-performing teams.
Combines commercial, financial and technology expertise to deliver sustainable growth and shareholder value. Experienced in strategy, technology deployment and stakeholder management. Board member in a number of GO’s subsidiaries.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Chief Officer, GO Business
GO plc
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Led all B2B and wholesale activities, accountable for €45m+ annual revenues and 70 strong sales and technical team.
- Transformed business from legacy-driven decline to sustainable growth by growing non-legacy revenue and establishing €10m ICT solutions arm that offset traditional revenue erosion.
- Drove cultural shift to customer-centricity and solution-based selling, enhancing client retention and market dominance.
Chief Officer, PMO, Wholesale and International
GO plc
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Reversed revenue decline, doubling wholesale business from ~€5m to over €10m p.a.
- Negotiated cost savings of €500k+ annually through strategic partnerships.
- Strengthened enterprise risk management and board-level reporting.
Chief Officer, Strategy and Business Development
GO plc
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Shaped corporate strategy, ensuring sustained growth in competitive market.
- Established and led corporate PMO for flawless execution of strategic initiatives.
Senior Manager, Strategy and Innovation
GO plc
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Drafted strategy and drove innovation.
- Negotiated strategic property transactions with government leading to Malta Properties plc.
Programme Manager, Transformation Office
GO plc
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Formed part of small team that led integration and rebrand of Maltacom, Go Mobile, and subsidiaries into GO.
Director IM&T (CIO)
St. Luke’s, Mater Dei and Boffa Hospitals
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Modernised ICT operations, delivering €400k+ annual savings and established first Data Management Unit.
- Managed team of around 60 and catered for the ICT requirements of a 4000 employee, 24x7 organisation.
- First Data Controller for hospitals, organised implementation of provisions of the Data Protection Act at the national hospitals.
Business Advisor
PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Technology and risk management consulting.
Project Leader
Malta Information and Technology Services (now MITA)
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Supported IT systems at Electoral Office and developed a system to manage vote counting during elections.
Education
MBA - Strategic Management
Henley Management College
UK01-2002
Bachelor of Science - Business & Computing
University of Malta
Malta01-1995
Skills
P&L management (€45m)
Strategic vision and growth leadership
Commercial turnaround
Business transformation
Mergers & acquisitions
Governance & ESG Oversight
Business partnerships
Stakeholder relationships
Culture change and talent development
Organisational design
Board director / board advisory
Corporate leadership
Relationship building
Interests
Wine, cooking and exercise
Timeline
Chief Officer, GO Business
GO plc
01.2019 - 01.2025
Chief Officer, PMO, Wholesale and International
GO plc
01.2016 - 01.2018
Chief Officer, Strategy and Business Development
GO plc
01.2013 - 01.2016
Senior Manager, Strategy and Innovation
GO plc
01.2009 - 01.2013
Programme Manager, Transformation Office
GO plc
01.2006 - 01.2009
Director IM&T (CIO)
St. Luke’s, Mater Dei and Boffa Hospitals
01.2003 - 01.2006
Business Advisor
PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.1999 - 01.2003
Project Leader
Malta Information and Technology Services (now MITA)
01.1999 - 01.2003
MBA - Strategic Management
Henley Management College
Bachelor of Science - Business & Computing
University of Malta
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