President: Mr Arthur Ciantar

Born in 1962. Secondary education at De La Salle College. Tertiary Education at the University of Malta from where he graduated in 1987 as Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Honours) specialising in Power Systems. Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (UK) and registered as a Chartered Engineer. Employed with Medelec Switchgear Ltd, a company having strong ties with the Schneider Electric and Alstom Engineering Groups, manufacturing Medium and High Voltage Switchgear systems. Between 1999 and 2005 appointed to sit on the Board of Directors of Enemalta Corporation. He is also an active member in engineering associations in Malta, and has a particular interest in the promotion and development of cultural, industrial and commercial ties with Germany. Married to Anita neé Ferro with two daughters, Jessica and Alison.
 

General Secretary: Mr Victor H.Sammut

Born in 1946. Secondary education at The Lyceum. Tertiary education at the University of Malta from where he graduated in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Chemistry and Mathematics. Married to Doreen with two children, Herbert and Annabel. Joined the Customs Department in 1969 from where he retired from his position as Head of the Customs Laboratory in 2007. General Secretary of the German-Maltese Circle since 1972. Decorated in 1990 by the President of the Federal Republic of Germany Freiherr Richard von Weizsäcker with the Bundesverdienstkreuz am Bande. In 2000, decorated by the Federal President Johannes Rau with the Bundesverdienstkreuz Erste Klasse for his outstanding contribution in the promotion of German - Maltese relations. 
 

Treasurer: Mr Carmel Azzopardi

Born in 1951. Secondary education at the St Joseph Technical School. Apprentice at the Malta Drydocks (1967-1971). Attended the Malta College of Art, Science & Technology obtaining the Higher Technician Diploma. Until 1974 worked as a fitter on board ships. In 1975, awarded a Carl Duisberg Gesellschaft scholarship qualifying as Diplom Ingenieur in Shipbuilding and as welding Engineer. Between 1986 and 1995, surveyor with the Norwegian Classification Society (Det Norske Veritas). Obtained his Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Malta. Since 1996, teacher of mechanical engineering subjects. For many years a member of the German-Maltese Circle serving also in the Executive Committee.

Past Officials