Market leadership through operational excellence

OUR SUBSIDIARIES

Subsidiaries driving portfolio performance

Initially a part of the Farsons Group, Quinco Holdings plc’s diversified brand portfolio is consolidated through successful legacy businesses with high market performance

International franchise management

With extensive expertise in managing Quick-Service Restaurants and casual dining operations, Food Chain leverages market knowledge and consumer insight to build an investment portfolio that provides consistent returns.

It currently operates 17 outlets in several major business districts through the Burger King, KFC, and Pizza Hut franchise network.

Brand excellence

Quintano Foods has established itself as a leading company for fast-moving consumer goods through the strategic acquisition and distribution of popular consumer brands, coupled with a focus on anticipating and fulfilling consumer needs in an increasingly competitive market.

For more information visit quintano.com

Food supply chain management

Supply chain innovation

Our food logistics services underpin the Group’s restaurant and importation businesses as it pursues its planned internationally recognised GFSI benchmarked food safety certifications. Purpose-built to enhance efficiency, reliability, and scalability, it ensures products move seamlessly through the supply chain while delivering sustainable returns across operations.

Our People

Board of Directors

Norman Aquilina

Executive Chairman

Mr Norman Aquilina joined the Farsons Group as Managing Director of Quintano Foods, when the food importation business was acquired by the Group back in 2004. In 2007, he was appointed Farsons Group Chief Commercial Officer. He has since successfully introduced and led a number of projects and initiatives following the liberalisation of the carbonated soft drinks market and the setting up of the Farsons Logistics Centre in 2008.

As from 1 July 2010, he was appointed the Farsons Group Chief Executive Officer and has since then led the Farsons Group’s management team towards the building-up of a more competitive business model along with consistent profitable growth.

Apart from being a Council member of the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise & Industry, he was also the chairman of both the Manufacturers Economic Group and Fast Moving Consumer Goods Group within the Chamber.

Previously he held the post of senior Vice-President of the Chamber where he was actively involved with the merger between the Chamber of Commerce and Federation of Industry and also served as chairman of the Chamber’s EU Steering Committee for the years leading up to Malta’s EU accession. He also represented the Chamber as a Board Director of the Malta External Trade Corporation (METCO).

Norman Aquilina

Executive Chairman

Mr Norman Aquilina joined the Farsons Group as Managing Director of Quintano Foods, when the food importation business was acquired by the G…

Dominic Borg

Non-Executive Vice Chairman

Dominic Borg has over 20 years of experience in food manufacturing, imports and distribution, including 15 years as CEO of a family-owned co…

Michael Farrugia

Non-Executive Director

Mr Michael Farrugia was appointed to the Board upon incorporation on 8 May 2025. He completed his secondary and tertiary education in the United Kingdom and holds a Master’s degree in European History from the University of Edinburgh, followed by a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Warwick.

Mr Farrugia joined SFC in 2006 and is today Deputy Chief Executive of the Beverage Business and has served the SFC Group as Executive Director since 2011. He is also Chairman and Director of Farsons Beverage Imports Company Ltd., Trustee of the Farsons Foundation, and a Director of Trident Estates plc, Farrugia Investments Ltd, and Multigas Ltd.

Michael Farrugia

Non-Executive Director

Mr Michael Farrugia was appointed to the Board upon incorporation on 8 May 2025. He completed his secondary and tertiary education in the Un…

Jan Zammit

Non-Executive Director

Born in Malta in 1979, Jan Zammit is a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience in the fast-moving consumer goods industry. He has spent more than 20 years at Farsons where he has held a variety of roles across multiple departments. This extensive tenure gave him a comprehensive inside-out knowledge of the business, from sales and marketing, customer care, shipping and export

Academically, Jan holds a Master of Business Administration (Maastricht school of Management) and a bachelor’s degree in international finance (Nottingham Trent University). His formal education is matched by a solid academic foundation established during his formative years. He attended St. Edward’s College (Malta) from 1984-1996 followed by sixth form at The Downside School (UK) between 1996 and 1998.

Jan Zammit

Non-Executive Director

Born in Malta in 1979, Jan Zammit is a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience in the fast-moving consumer goods industry. He…

Chiara Stagno d’Alcontres

Non-Executive Director

Chiara Stagno d’Alcontres is a marketing and communication professional with a solid legal background, holding a Law degree from Bocconi University. She has gained international experience through study and work abroad, including in Madrid and New York.

She led strategic marketing and communications projects across multiple European markets, developed partnerships with institutional and commercial stakeholders, and managed PR, digital campaigns, and event strategies at companies such as Bosch, Randstad, and Alibaba.com.

She combines strategic thinking with strong execution and relationship-building skills, bringing a hands-on, results-driven approach to every project.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Chiara is passionate about sports – especially padel and tennis, which she played competitively – as well as travelling and exploring new ideas and perspectives with curiosity and enthusiasm.

Chiara Stagno d’Alcontres

Non-Executive Director

Chiara Stagno d’Alcontres is a marketing and communication professional with a solid legal background, holding a Law degree from Bocconi U…

Matthew Marshall

Non-Executive Director

Mr Matthew Marshall’s career began in London with a focus on property management, including renovating and leasing properties. At Mitchells and Butlers, he managed key establishments in West London, enhancing his hospitality management skills. Since 2005, he has significantly contributed to brand development in Malta.

In addition to his role as deputy CEO for Estate Marchese Scicluna, Matthew has served as a director for Food Chain and Farsons Beverage Imports Company Ltd since 2015, bringing his expertise to these roles. His foray into technology investments recently adds a modern edge to his diverse skill set.

Mr Marshall was educated at St. Edwards College, Cottonera, Downside School, Bath, and the SAE School of Audio Engineering, London and his multifaceted experience is a valuable asset to the Board of Directors.

Matthew Marshall

Non-Executive Director

Mr Matthew Marshall's career began in London with a focus on property management, including renovating and leasing properties. At Mitchells …

Neil Psaila

Non-Executive Director

Mr Neil Psaila is a fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (FCCA). Between 2008 and 2018, he worked in the audit and assurance line of service at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Malta, specialising in large local groups of companies operating in several different industries. During his tenure at PwC Malta, he was seconded to the PwC USA offices a number of times, working on companies in manufacturing and real estate.

He currently holds the position of Chief Executive Officer of both Tabria Property and Hospitality Management, and Palazzo Parisio in Naxxar.

Mr Psaila was appointed a non-executive director of Simonds Farsons Cisk p.l.c. in 2023 and of Trident Estates p.l.c. in 2024.

Neil Psaila

Non-Executive Director

Mr Neil Psaila is a fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (FCCA). Between 2008 and 2018, he worked in the audit and a…

Roderick Chalmers

Non-Executive Director

Roderick Chalmers is a chartered accountant by profession, specialising in the financial services sector. Between 1972 and 1983 he practiced in Malta as a partner with the offices of Coopers and Lybrand, before moving to Hong Kong in 1984. He was a partner with Coopers and Lybrand, (later PricewaterhouseCoopers), Hong Kong between 1984 and 2000, when he retired from the firm to pursue a full-time MA degree at Edinburgh University.

He was the elected Managing Partner of Coopers & Lybrand Hong Kong between 1990 and 1998, during which period he also acted as Chairman of the firm’s South-East Asia Regional Executive. He was appointed to the International Board of Directors of Coopers & Lybrand between 1996 and 1998.

Upon the merger of Coopers & Lybrand and Price Waterhouse in 1998, he was appointed Chairman, Asia-Pacific, for PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), and continued in that position through to his retirement from the firm in the autumn of 2000. The position involved taking overall responsibility for the firm’s operations in the Asia Pacific region. Between 1998 and 2000, he was also a member of the PwC Global Management Board, a 25-man body responsible for overseeing the global activities of the firm.

In November 2004, he was appointed Chairman of Bank of Valletta plc and continued in that position until he retired in July 2012. Between 2004 and 2012 he was also a director of Mapfre Middlesea Insurance plc and Chairman of Mapfre MSV Life plc. He is currently a non-executive director of Simonds Farsons Cisk plc, Trident Estates plc, Virtu Finance plc and a number of other private companies. He is also the Chairman of the BOV Joseph Calleja Foundation and the ADRC Trust.

Roderick Chalmers

Non-Executive Director

Roderick Chalmers is a chartered accountant by profession, specialising in the financial services sector. Between 1972 and 1983 he practiced…

Andrew Camilleri

Non-Executive Director

Andrew Camilleri served as Director General of the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) from 2002 to 2014, representing Malta on the boards of the European Supervisory Authorities. In 2014, he was appointed a member of the Administrative Board of Review at the European Central Bank, later serving as its Vice-Chair. In May 2025, he was appointed Chairman and Non-Executive Director of The Access Bank Malta Limited.

Dr Camilleri has held leadership and director roles at Atlas Insurance, Simonds Farsons Cisk plc, the Malta Development Corporation, and Malta International Airport Co. Ltd, and served as Pro-Chancellor of the University of Malta. His international experience includes senior managerial roles with Saudi Aramco in the Netherlands, Brazil, and South Korea. He graduated as Doctor of Laws from the University of Malta and studied Economics and Industrial Law at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan.

Andrew Camilleri

Non-Executive Director

Andrew Camilleri served as Director General of the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) from 2002 to 2014, representing Malta on the bo…

Nadine Magro

Company Secretary

Nadine Magro brings over a decade of experience in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and corporate and fiduciary services, with a strong background in the financial services industry and listed entities. She currently serves as Company Secretary of Simonds Farsons Cisk p.l.c., Trident Estates p.l.c., and their respective subsidiaries, supporting the Boards in governance and compliance matters.

Prior to these roles, Nadine held a senior position within an international corporate and trust administration services firm, where she was responsible for business development and the management of corporate and fiduciary services for a diverse client base. She holds an ICA Advanced Diploma in Governance, Risk & Compliance, awarded in collaboration with Alliance Manchester Business School, and an IFSP Certificate in Trust Law and Administration.

Nadine Magro

Company Secretary

Nadine Magro brings over a decade of experience in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and corporate and fiduciary services, with a…

Our People

Leadership Team

Claudio Bondin

Chief Financial Officer, Quinco Holdings

Mr Claudio Bondin is a seasoned Maltese Certified Public Accountant.

He has recently joined Quinco Holdings plc., serving as Chief Financial Officer, after having served as CFO of Bay Street Group, a leading Maltese enterprise with diversified interests in retail, hospitality, and food & beverage. Prior to his role at Bay Street Group, Claudio held senior finance positions in the UK, including CFO roles at GG Hospitality Ltd and Troo Hospitality Ltd, where he collaborated with renowned figures such as Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs, and Tom Kerridge. His international experience has equipped him with a strategic outlook and a strong command of financial leadership across complex business environments. Prior to this, Mr Bondni served various positions as Finance Director and Assistant General Manager within the hospitality and catering industry in Malta.

Mr Bondin holds an MBA from the University of Leicester and a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy from the University of Malta. He is passionate about fostering talent, promoting continuous professional development, and cultivating a collaborative, family-like culture within the finance function.

His approach is rooted in data-driven decision-making, leveraging Business Intelligence tools to optimize performance and competitive positioning. Mr Bondin remains committed to integrating FinTech and IT solutions to streamline operations and support sustainable growth.

In his roles, Mr Bondin has been instrumental in shaping the operational and financial strategy, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving innovation through digital transformation.

Claudio Bondin

Chief Financial Officer, Quinco Holdings

Mr Claudio Bondin is a seasoned Maltese Certified Public Accountant. He has recently joined Quinco Holdings plc., serving as Chief Financ…

Gordon Naudi

General Manager, Food Chain Ltd

Mr Gordon Naudi joined Food Chain Ltd in February 2022, taking up the role of General Manager, which role he currently holds.

As a seasoned leader, he has successfully overseen daily operations while driving strategic planning initiatives that align with long-term business goals. His focus on financial management ensures fiscal responsibility and sustainable profitability. Through data-driven decision-making and effective team leadership, he has consistently contributed to company growth, operational efficiency, and market expansion.

He has vast experience in the hospitality industry with over 17 years’ experience under his belt. His role was Cluster Director of Sales of InterContinental Malta & Holiday Inn Express Malta.

Completing his tertiary education at the University of London, he pursued a Diploma in Marketing. He followed up his studies with a Master of Science in Marketing from the University of Sheffield.

Gordon Naudi

General Manager, Food Chain Ltd

Mr Gordon Naudi joined Food Chain Ltd in February 2022, taking up the role of General Manager, which role he currently holds. As a season…

Sean Portelli

General Manager, Quintano Foods Ltd

Mr Sean Portelli graduated B.Com (Hons) Management, followed by an EMBA at the University of Malta. Mr Portelli joined Farsons Group as Business Manager of Quintano Foods in 2016. He was responsible for the importation, sales, marketing, and distribution of the various international food brands represented by Farsons Group, to service Retail, HORECA and Food Chain.

Since graduating from university in 1998, Mr Portelli has occupied several senior managerial positions with leading companies in both FMCG and Marketing sectors.

As from January 2022, Mr Portelli has been appointed General Manager of Quintano Foods Ltd. He is responsible for running the business with the objective of achieving continued growth in the food sector. In conjunction with the above, Mr Portelli is project leader in the development of the new state-of-the-art offices and logistics centre. This development shall also be the headquarters of Quinco Holdings Plc, housing both Quintano Foods and Food Chain.

Sean Portelli

General Manager, Quintano Foods Ltd

Mr Sean Portelli graduated B.Com (Hons) Management, followed by an EMBA at the University of Malta. Mr Portelli joined Farsons Group as Busi…