On Saturday 9th February 2019 at Verdala Palace in Malta, supported by HSBC and under the distinguished patronage of Malta’s President H.E. Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, Deborah Schembri was awarded Runner-Up of the first edition of the Malta Businesswoman of the Year Awards.

Deborah has been appointed Managing Director of STM Malta in 2014 and excelled in growing and structuring the Company. With her passion and commitment Deborah placed STM Malta as the local leading provider in retirement provision.

Deborah said that “such recognitions help other young women persevere in their career progression”.

The Malta Businesswoman of the Year Awards were launched in 2018 through a partnership between HSBC Bank Malta plc and the Office of the President, with the aim of highlighting outstanding women leaders in the business and economic world.

The Awards are designed to help promote and recognise women who have achieved significant success in business and serve as an inspiration and encouragement for other women. The Awards also aim to accelerate the journey towards gender equality within the private sector.