Tonio Fenech
| The Honourable Tonio Fenech MP |
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| Finance Minister of Malta | |
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| Assumed office 11 March 2008 |
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| Born | 5 May 1969 |
| Political party | Partit Nazzjonalista |
| Spouse(s) | Claudine née Ellul |
| Children | Carl and Lara |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Tonio Fenech (born May 5, 1969) is a Maltese politician who has served in the government of Malta as Minister of Finance, Economy and Investment (Maltese: Ministru għall-Finanzi, l-Ekonomija u l-Investiment) since 2008.[1] He was Mayor of Birkirkara from 1998 to 2003.
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[edit] Education
He received his primary education at the old St. Catherine's High School in Sliema. He subsequently received his secondary education (1979–1986) and post-secondary education (1985–1987) at St. Aloysius' College, Birkirkara. Tonio graduated in Management and Accountancy (B.Com) at the University of Malta, he then completed his B.A.(Hons.) Accountancy, in 1992. He is now a warranted Accountant and Auditor.[2]
[edit] Career
His first work experience was gained during the summer work phase in his Sixth Form years, on the factory floor at Multi Packaging Ltd. He joined Price Waterhouse in July 1993. Tonio's initial years at Price Waterhouse, later PricewaterhouseCoopers, were in the audit practice, where he became a manager. He subsequently moved to the management consultancy practice of the firm where he became a Senior Consultant. Tonio had a number of international work experiences with the firm in Italy and Libya. Some of his most interesting audit experiences included the Instituto per le Opere Religiose (IOR) Vatican Bank.
[edit] Politics
Tonio was elected as a Birkirkara local councillor in March 1996 to hold public office for the first time. Following the 1998 general elections Tonio was elected Mayor of Birkirkara and held this post until April 2003 when he was elected to Parliament. Tonio contested the local council elections three times. In April 2003, he was elected Member of Parliament from the 8th District, and was subsequently appointed as observer to the European Parliament between May 2003 and March 2004. Tonio was then appointed as Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Finance by Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi on 27 March 2004. Tonio Fenech played an important role under the Ministry of Finance, and he was one of the masterminds behind Malta's accession in the EuroZone.
Following the March 2008 general election, he was appointed as Minister of Finance, Economy and Investment on March 12, 2008.[1] Helping him will be Jason Azzopardi as Parliamentary Secretary for Revenues and Land.
Follow this Tonio also introduced new and improved financial directives which helped Malta from time to time to keep up with other main European countries. Tonio also introduced a new and effective automotive licensing system which taxes high powerful cars and encourages people to buy small cars instead.
Tonio also worked hard from time to time to ensure that Malta financial situation would be adequate.
[edit] References
- ^ a b "New Cabinet sworn in", Times of Malta, March 12, 2008.
- ^ "Profile", Official Website
| Preceded by Lawrence Gonzi |
Finance Minister of Malta 2008–present |
Incumbent |
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