Konrad Mizzi

The Honourable
Konrad Mizzi
MP
Minister for Energy and Health
Assumed office
11 March 2013
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat
Preceded by Position Established
Personal details
Born (1977-11-04) 4 November 1977
Paola, Malta
Political party Labour Party
Alma mater University of Nottingham
Religion Roman Catholicism

Konrad Mizzi (born 4 November 1977) is the Minister for Energy and Conservation of Water of the Republic of Malta.

Minister for Energy and the Conservation of Water

Mizzi successfully stood on the Labour Party ticket in the March 2013 General Elections. On 13 March 2013 he was appointed Minister for Energy and The Conservation of Water by the President on advice of the Prime Minister Joseph Muscat. He has been also appointed as a member in the Public Accounts Parliamentary Committee.

Politics

Mizzi was elected from the Fourth District (Paola, Gudja, Ghaxaq, Tarxien, Santa Lucija and Parts of Marsa and Fgura) in March 2013.

Professional career before entering politics

Mizzi has led major projects and initiatives in the Energy Sector, both in Malta and in the United Kingdom. He has also led other projects in various other sectors which include the Government, Infrastructure, Telecommunications and the promotion of enterprise.

Mizzi was a Partner and Head of the Energy and Infrastructure Practice for the EMEA Region (Europe, Middle East and Africa) with Pcubed, a global leader in programme management. He has previously held senior roles with Deloitte and Touche and British Telecom in the United Kingdom. In the UK, Mizzi led various change projects which included the forging of an Alliance between seven energy companies which improved services and realised large savings. He has also worked with regional government leaders to transform deprived areas.

Studies

Mizzi holds an M.A. with Distinction and a Ph.D. from the University of Nottingham. He also holds a B.Sc. from the University of Malta and a Diploma in Finance. He was also awarded a Chevening Scholarship from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the United Kingdom.

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