Anthony Galdes
Anthony P. Galdes | |
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| Born | 1931 |
| Died | July 17, 2005 (aged 73–74) |
| Occupation(s) | Economist, public servant |
| Years active | 1949–2001 |
| Known for | First Maltese Governor of the Central Bank of Malta |
Anthony P. Galdes (1931 – 17 July 2005) was a distinguished Maltese economist who became the first Maltese to hold the position of Governor at the Central Bank of Malta, serving from June 1987 until May 1993.
Life and career
Galdes initiated his public service journey in 1949 within the Treasury and Finance Ministry. By 1969, he was actively engaged in shaping government economic policies and overseeing budget formulation.
Between 1975 and 1979, he occupied the role of permanent secretary at the Ministry of Finance and played a key role in the Education Commission. During this period, he managed the implementation of the two-thirds pension scheme.
In 1987, Prime Minister Eddie Fenech Adami appointed him as Governor of the Central Bank of Malta, a position he held for two consecutive terms. Throughout his governorship, Galdes represented Malta on the Board of Governors of the International Monetary Fund and spearheaded foundational efforts towards launching the Malta Stock Exchange. Additionally, he contributed to both the 1990 Public Service Reform Commission and the Commission for the Administration of Justice.
Galdes was honored with Malta’s National Order of Merit in 1993.
Following the conclusion of Censu Tabone's presidency in 1994, Galdes was suggested as a non-partisan presidential candidate; however, Ugo Mifsud Bonnici was ultimately chosen.
His corporate involvement included serving on the board of Simonds Farsons Cisk plc, where he spent ten years as vice-chairman and an additional two years as director, along with participation on the SFC staff pension board.
In 1999, Galdes assumed chairmanship of the National Commission on Welfare Reform but stepped down in 2001 due to concerns over governmental interference.
He died at age 74 on 17 July 2005.