Description:

The KPMG Company Directors’ Forum is a curated series of thought‑leadership events designed specifically for non‑executive directors operating across a wide range of industries.

Each edition focuses on timely, high‑impact topics and themes that are most relevant to the participants at the time. Through dynamic panels and engaging discussions, the Forum brings these themes to life – offering participants with practical insights, diverse perspectives, and meaningful opportunities to reflect on the challenges and opportunities shaping their strategic agendas.

Agenda:

08:30 | Welcome Coffee

09:00 | Navigating Shifting Realities: What Today’s Global Forces Mean for Tomorrow

This session will look at how global economic, sector-specific, and geopolitical shifts have evolved, the forces that brought us here, and what they signal for the future. These shifting realities are key to board room decisions. In addressing the economic and sectorial aspects of such matters, the session will be presented by Steve Stivala (Director, Advisory – Infrastructure, Public Policy & Strategy) and Arthur Schembri (Manager, Advisory – Infrastructure, Public Policy & Strategy).

The session will also touch upon key interim financial reporting matters during such uncertain times. This will be followed by a fireside chat on the topic with Jonathan Dingli (Partner, Head of Advisory), conducted by Kersten Mallia (Associate Director, Advisory – KPMG Learning Academy).

10:45 | Coffee Break

11:15 | Panel Discussion: Board‑Level Insights from the Past – Steering the Future with Confidence

12:15 | Networking Opportunity and Refreshments

Date: 15 May 2026

Time: 08:30 – 13:00. This includes a 30 minute coffee break. The session will be followed by networking drinks.

Venue: KPMG offices, Pietà

Fee: €75

CPE Hours: This session qualifies for 2.5 hours of Structured CPE. A certificate of attendance will be provided to participants.

Should you wish to register for more than one participant, please use the following registration form.

Speakers:

Jonathan Dingli, Partner, Head of Advisory, KPMG in Malta

Jonathan is Head of Advisory Services at KPMG in Malta. He co-leads the Corporate Accounting Advisory Services (CAAS) practice and leads both the KPMG Learning Academy and the firm’s ESG Reporting service line in Malta.

He has over 22 years of experience in the accountancy profession, complemented by 18 years of lecturing experience. Jonathan holds a Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons.) degree, awarded cum laude, from the University of Malta. He began his career within the audit function of KPMG before being appointed as the first Technical Officer of the Malta Institute of Accountants (MIA), later becoming its first Technical Director.

In 2012, Jonathan re-joined KPMG to establish the Accounting Advisory team. In his role as an IFRS specialist, he has advised a wide range of local and international clients on complex financial reporting matters, supporting them in achieving compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

He subsequently assumed leadership of the firm’s training arm, the KPMG Learning Academy, and currently serves as KPMG Malta’s ESG Reporting Lead, assisting organisations in meeting the requirements of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).

Jonathan completed his PhD studies in 2021 and lectures in advanced financial reporting to Master of Accountancy students at the University of Malta. He is an elected member of the Council of the Malta Institute of Accountants and currently serves as its President.

Tonio Zarb, Engagement Leader, Advisory Services, KPMG in Malta

KPMG in Malta’s Senior Partner between 2012 and 2020, and a retired partner as of 1 October 2021, Tonio Zarb is today a Consultant to KPMG in Malta and an advisory engagement leader. Tonio is also the President of the Institute of Financial Services Practitioners and a Governor of Finance Malta. Tonio has extensive experience in deal advisory and restructuring services and possesses detailed knowledge of strategy and business planning processes. He has led several engagements relating to business valuations, financing (including public offerings), financial due diligence, and financial reviews. Tonio has a particular interest is leadership, organisational culture and governance and has carried out a number of engagements in this area. Tonio is a past President of the Malta Institute of Accountants having spent twenty-four years on the Institute’s Council in various roles and served as a member of the council of the European Federation of Accountants.

Steve Stivala, Director, Advisory – Infrastructure, Public Policy and Strategy, KPMG in Malta

Steve is an economist by profession and works across KPMG’s audit, tax and advisory functions. He provides the economic background and specialist knowledge required in a firm providing multi-faced business solutions to clients. Steve’s main area of expertise is Economics, Public Policy, and Strategy, bringing to the table an economic perspective to client problems, using both quantitative tools (Econometrics, simulations, data analytics) and qualitative insight (economic principles). During his time at KPMG Steve worked on several high-profile projects involving Industry and market analysis, ‘Cost Benefit Analysis’ for EU fund applications, ‘Socio-Economic Impact Assessments’ required by Governments (local and international) for various public decisions, Evaluations of EU funds and national programmes, and other economics-related work.

Kersten Mallia, Associate Director, Advisory – KPMG Learning Academy, KPMG in Malta

Kersten is an Associate Director at KPMG in Malta’s Learning Academy (‘KLA’), focused on developing bespoke training solutions for organisations while overseeing the Academy’s general operations. A Certified Public Accountant by profession, Kersten brings to the table more than a decade of experience working with KPMG across Accounting Advisory, Audit and KLA. His background includes financial reporting and technical accounting advisory, as well as audit engagements, primarily in the Banking and Private Enterprise sectors, alongside multiple audit secondments with KPMG offices in Ireland, the USA, and the Netherlands.

Arthur Schembri, Manager, Advisory – Infrastructure, Public Policy and Strategy, KPMG in Malta

Arthur is an economist by training and a Manager within KPMG in Malta’s Advisory function, working across Economics, Public Policy, and Strategy engagements for both local and international clients. He graduated in Applied Economics and specialises in applying economic tools and frameworks to generate insights that inform public policy and business decision making.

His quantitative work centres on econometric analysis to identify statistical relationships and support forecasting within a macroeconomic context. Alongside this, Arthur has been actively involved in public infrastructure and policy related engagements, including Cost–Benefit Analysis, Economic Impact Assessments, and industry level analysis. His interest in policy and international affairs further informs his perspective on evolving macroeconomic developments and their implications for businesses and the wider economy.

Prof. Emanuel P. Delia, Chairman of Mid-Med Bank plc, APS Bank plc, Mercury plc, and Amalgamated Investments SICAV

Prof. Emanuel P. Delia held posts in academia, public sector institutions, and private organisations. He has published extensively on macroeconomic issues, demographic topics, and sectoral studies, with particular reference to Malta’s economy. He is a former director of the Central Bank of Malta, Chairman of Mid-Med Bank plc and Chairman of APS Bank plc. He is the Chairman of Mercury plc and Amalgamated Investments SICAV.

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