Alan Abela-Wadge
Alan Abela-Wadge | |
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| Born | March 15, 1987 Malta |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, digital influencer, sales professional |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Known for | Member of Msida Local Council (2013–2019), digital influencer advocating healthy living |
Alan Abela-Wadge (born 15 March 1987) is a Maltese political figure and former member of the Msida Local Council. Representing the Nationalist Party from 2013 until 2019, he attracted public interest after undergoing a Gastric Bypass surgery that resulted in a weight reduction exceeding 100kg, decreasing from 200.1kg to 95kg. Following this significant change, he established himself as a digital influencer focused on advocating healthy living and expressing progressive opinions on contemporary issues.
Career
Abela-Wadge's professional journey started in the banking sector, where he spent approximately 12 years before shifting his focus to sales over the last 15 years. He currently holds the position of Head of Sales at a local enterprise and is also a director within a family-owned business.
Football
For a decade, he was actively involved with Msida Saint-Joseph F.C., serving on its committee and fulfilling key responsibilities including Financial Director and President until his departure in 2015.
Politics
In 2013, he secured election as a councillor for Msida under the Nationalist Party banner, overseeing the Sports & Youths portfolio. The same year, he became part of the executive committee of KKLPN. By September 2014, he had been endorsed by the Nationalist Party as a candidate for the general election. In July 2015, he was chosen to serve as President of the College of Local Councillors.
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