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Amanda Desira

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I am Amanda Desira, a dynamic and strategically focused executive with over 15 years of experience spanning architecture, civil engineering, project management, procurement, and executive leadership.

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I am Amanda Desira, a dynamic and strategically focused executive with over 15 years of experience spanning architecture, civil engineering, project management, procurement, and executive leadership. I have served as Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operations Officer at Malita Investments plc, overseeing strategy, governance, and banking matters.

My track record includes delivering national major projects, restructuring organizations, and advising Boards on governance, investment, audit, and ESG. I am skilled in negotiations, procurement governance, risk management, and cross-entity collaboration at the highest executive level, and I excel at turning strategy into action across complex programmes.

  • 6 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Skills· 1

Industry experience

  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Financial Services
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 6 roles

Chief Operations Officer · Malita Investments plcAug 2024 – Feb 2026 · 1 yr 7 mos

Gap analysis; restructuring of operations and recruitment; setting up policies and SOPs; procurement management; project management on various development sites; day-to-day operations; estate management & maintenance; reporting to Board of Directors; coordinating with legal on arbitration cases and disputes; handling banking matters; CAPEX and OPEX management; leading internal and external audits

Head of Project Support · Project GreenApr 2024 – Aug 2024 · 5 mos

Setting up a new department (Project Support); recruitment of staff & HR management within the department; establishing procedures and standard forms; liaising with COO and CFO; managing and monitoring staff; restructuring of procurement documents

Interim Chief Executive Officer · Malita Investments plcJan 2023 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr

Working with other entities at CEO level; negotiations with entities and contractors; restructuring of company organisation; liaising with auditors; reporting to the Board of Directors; involvement in Investment, Recruitment, Audit, ESG committees; setting up Strategy Document; leading banking and financial matters; legal matters on company structure

Architect & Civil Engineer · Polidano Brothers LtdJan 2009 – Jan 2012 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Student Architect · Mario Axisa Architectural FirmJun 2007 – Aug 2007 · 3 mos
Assistant Officer · MEPAJun 2006 – Aug 2006 · 3 mos

Education· 7

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Project Management (Distinction) · University of Derby in London2019
FIDIC Young Professionals · FIDIC2013
PRINCE2 Foundation · Prince2 Foundation Course2012
Perit Warrant / A&CE Perit Warrant · STC Centre2011

Certifications and awards

MBA - Master of Business Administration (Project Management) – Distinction2019
FIDIC Young Professionals2013
PRINCE2 Foundation2012
Perit Warrant / A&CE Perit Warrant2011

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