Glenn Micallef
Glenn Micallef | |
|---|---|
| Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister of Malta | |
| In office 22 November 2020 – 26 June 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Robert Abela |
| Preceded by | Clyde Caruana |
| Succeeded by | Mark Mallia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Glenn Micallef 1989 or 1990 (age 34–35)[1] |
| Political party | Labour Party |
| Alma mater | University of Malta |
| Occupation | Economist • Civil servant • Politician |
Glenn Micallef is a Maltese civil servant who was head of secretariat to prime minister Robert Abela from 2020 to 2024.[1] In 2024, he was nominated by Abela to serve as the country's European commissioner.[1]
Early life and career
[edit]Micallef graduated from the University of Malta with a degree in economics.[2] As a student, he served as president of Pulse in 2010.[3] He later worked at the foreign affairs ministry, where he was head of the EU Coordination Department and the Brexit Unit.[4] In January 2020, Micallef was named European affairs advisor to prime minister Robert Abela.[5] In November 2020, he was appointed head of secretariat to the prime minister, a position equivalent to a chief of staff, succeeding Clyde Caruana.[6] He resigned from the position in June 2024, and was replaced by Mark Mallia.[2] Upon his resignation, Micallef was considered a contender to succeed Marlene Bonnici as permanent representative of Malta to the EU.[2] In July 2024, he was announced as Abela's nominee to serve as the country's European commissioner.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "PM's ex-chief of staff Glenn Micallef to be nominated for EU commissioner post". Times of Malta. 25 July 2024.
- ^ a b c "PM's chief of staff Glenn Micallef resigns, replaced by Mark Mallia". Times of Malta. 26 June 2024.
- ^ "Abela facing stiff internal resistance on 'Commissioner Micallef' move". The Shift News. 28 June 2024.
- ^ "Interview | Glenn Micallef: Malta's significant impact as honest brokers in Brexit negotiations". Business Today. 17 October 2019.
- ^ "Updated (2): PM announces Cabinet reshuffle - 4 new ministers, 3 others have change in portfolio". The Malta Independent. 21 November 2020.
- ^ "EU policy advisor to be next OPM head of secretariat". Times of Malta. 22 November 2020.