The government has announced a major leadership shake-up within Malta’s transport sector, with Leonid McKay set to become the new CEO of Transport Malta and Dr Stephanie Bonello taking charge of implementing the government’s flagship Malta in Motion transport plan.McKay will officially assume the role on 3rd July, succeeding Kurt Farrugia, who has been appointed to CEO of Residenza Malta.Currently serving as CEO of Jobsplus, McKay has previously led the Housing Authority and the Authority for the Responsible Use of Cannabis (ARUC).During his time at the Housing Authority, he oversaw major social housing projects, introduced new housing schemes and played a key role in reforms to Malta’s rent laws. Before joining the public sector, McKay spent 12 years working with Caritas Malta, where he later served as director.Meanwhile, lawyer Stephanie Bonello has been tasked with leading the implementation of Malta in Motion, the government’s long-term strategy aimed at creating a more integrated, modern and efficient transport system.Bonello has worked in the public sector for more than nine years and has served as Head of Secretariat within the Ministry responsible for mobility since January 2024, where she has already been closely involved in developing the Malta in Motion strategy.Announcing the appointments, Chris Bonett described the changes as another important step in strengthening the government’s vision for sustainable mobility.“Leonid McKay will lead Transport Malta during a period of transformation and growth across several sectors, including aviation and maritime, while Dr Stephanie Bonello will oversee the implementation of Malta in Motion,” Bonett said.He added that the appointments are intended to drive forward concrete reforms that deliver tangible results, while thanking Kurt Farrugia for his service and commitment during his tenure as CEO of Transport Malta.The appointments come as the government prepares to accelerate the rollout of the Malta in Motion plan, which aims to tackle the country’s long-standing transport challenges through a series of infrastructure, mobility and public transport reforms.What do you make of this?•