Alan Caruana is a highly accomplished professional with over four decades of experience spanning manufacturing, professional services, and government sectors. Authorised as both a Company Service Provider and a Consultancy Service Provider for EU funded applications and projects by the Malta Financial Services Authority, he is dedicated to business and corporate services, bringing a unique blend of strategic business development, financial acumen, and technology-driven transformation expertise. His distinguished career includes significant board positions across corporate, government, and public sectors, reflecting a proven track record in leadership, corporate governance, and driving value across diverse organisations.

Qualifications include:

• Master of Business Management (MBA) with Distinction, University of Bath

• Fellow of the Malta Institute of Accountants (FIA)

• Member of the Institute for Management Information Systems (IMIS)

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Member of the Institute of Directors (IoD), UK

• Member of the Institute for Financial Services Practitioners (IFSP), Malta

• Member of the Project Management Institute (PMI), USA

Driving Strategic Growth and Transformation for EU-Funded Success.

Alan Caruana delivers unparalleled expertise in navigating the intricate business landscapes inherent in EU-funded initiatives, ensuring optimal outcomes from the initial application phase through to successful project implementation and post-completion evaluation. His extensive experience allows him to anticipate challenges and devise proactive strategies, transforming intricate regulatory requirements and competitive funding environments into tangible opportunities for growth and innovation.

He leverages deep financial insight, encompassing rigorous financial modelling to project viability and return on investment, strategic investment planning to align funding with long-term organisational goals, and meticulous risk assessment to mitigate potential financial pitfalls. These capabilities are crucial not only for the successful acquisition of EU funds but also for their judicious and impactful management, ensuring every euro contributes to sustainable profitability and robust financial health. His proficiency extends to identifying and securing opportunities from Malta's diverse array of over sixty funding schemes, encompassing non-repayable grants, advantageous tax credits, flexible loans, and essential loan guarantees. This comprehensive knowledge allows him to precisely tailor funding applications to objectives such as cutting-edge R&D, transformative digitisation initiatives, vital SME support, and strategic market expansion, maximising the likelihood of approval and project success.

Furthermore, Alan's unwavering commitment to robust governance principles ensures absolute transparency and accountability, and strict adherence to the intricate regulatory frameworks paramount for EU project compliance. This foundational integrity protects organisations from potential penalties and builds trust with stakeholders, fostering long-term stability and reputation. Advanced technological integration seamlessly complements this, translating into the implementation of cutting-edge digital solutions and AI-driven strategies that not only streamline operations but also enhance data-driven decision-making and drive efficiency across entire project lifecycles. His proven experience spans diverse enterprise systems, including comprehensive Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for integrated business processes, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) for streamlined development, Business Intelligence (BI) for actionable insights, and Customer Relationship Management Systems (CRMS) for enhanced client engagement. This broad expertise ensures comprehensive and effective digital transformation, positioning organisations at the forefront of their industries. Collectively, this holistic approach empowers organisations to achieve sustainable growth, significantly enhance operational efficiency, and realise ambitious project objectives with precision, strategic foresight, and lasting impact in the competitive European landscape.