Maltese nationality. Married with two children.

European Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries

2014-present

Minister for Tourism and Aviation

2013-2014

Chairman of the Orange Travel Group

2010-13

Group Coordinator for the Labour Party Parliamentary Group

2008-13

Executive Chairman of Corinthia's Mediterranean Construction Co

2008-10

Executive Chairman of Corinthia Hotels International

2001-07

Master's degree in Tourism Management

2000

Tourism Minister

1996-98

Industry Minister

1984-87

Minister for Public Works

1981-83

Member of the Maltese Parliament

1976-2014

Architect, Director in various companies

1973-81

Bachelor's degree in Architecture and Civil Engineering

1973