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Throughout his tenure, the restructuring of the Maltese economy was accelerated, making Malta an extremely attractive location for foreign direct investment in financial services, information technology, maritime and aviation hubs and high value added manufacturing clusters.
Throughout his political career he was heavily involved in the drafting of major new legislation including the Maltese National Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD), the Employment and Industrial Relations Law and the Equal Opportunities (persons with Disability) Act.
Prior to entering full time politics Dr Gonzi was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of one of Malta’s leading Group of Companies. Throughout his legal career he specialised in commercial law, maritime law, and employment and industrial relations.
Education
1976: Doctor of Laws, University of Malta
1975: Diploma of Notary Public, University of Malta
Professional Experience
2013 – Present: Partner and Senior Consultant, Gonzi & Associates
2004 - 2013: Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Government of Malta
1999 - 2004: Deputy Prime Minister, Government of Malta
1998 - 2004: Minister of Social Policy, Government of Malta
2001 - 2003: Chairman, Task Force for the Restructuring of the Malta Drydocks and Malta Ship Building Companies
1997 - 1998: Secretary General, Partit Nazzjonalista
1992 - 1997: Chairman, Mizzi Holdings Limited
1992 - 1996: Speaker, House of Representatives (Seventh Legislature), House of Parliament, Malta
1987 - 1996: President, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities
1994 - 1995: Chairman, Electoral System (Reform) Commission
1988 - 1992: Speaker, House of Representatives (Sixth Legislature), House of Parliament, Malta
1987 - 1988: Chairman, Malta Pharmacy Board
Professional Memberships
Chamber of Advocates, Malta
In particular, David has assisted various companies with acquiring Malta licenses for the provision of investment services, financial institutions, online forex/binary options, emoney, payment services, funds, collective investment schemes and remote and land-based gaming.
He has a Masters (MA) in Financial Services from the University of Malta, a Masters in IT and Telecoms Law (LLM) from the University College of London, a Doctorate of Law from the University of Malta and a Diploma in Taxation from the Malta Institute of Taxation.
Education
2013: Diploma in Taxation, Malta Institute of Taxation
2009: M.A. Financial Services, University of Malta
2003: LL.M (IT and Telecommunication Law), University College of London
2002: Doctor of Laws, University of Malta
2001: Diploma of Notary Public, University of Malta
1999: Bachelor of Arts in Legal and Humanistic Studies, University of Malta
Professional Experience
2002 to present: Founder and Partner at Gonzi & Associates, Advocates
2002 - 2005: Malta Communications Authority, Senior Legal Adviser
Professional Memberships
Chamber of Advocates, Malta
Institute of Financial Services Practitioners, Malta