Charles Mizzi

Public service and strategic management experience

Before stepping into the gaming regulatory landscape, Mizzi built his career in Malta’s public sector. Most notably, he served as CEO of Residency Malta Agency, where he oversaw residency-by-investment programs and managed stakeholder relations across governmental and international levels. His work in that domain was marked by a data-driven approach to transparency, risk management, and procedural efficiency.

This foundation in public service has shaped Mizzi’s leadership philosophy at the MGA. His emphasis is on predictability, consistency, and reinforcing Malta’s reputation as a mature and responsible gaming jurisdiction. He has signaled his intent to maintain strong lines of communication with operators and stakeholders, underlining the importance of clarity in regulation.

Strengthening regulatory credibility and cooperation

Since taking office, Mizzi has focused on ensuring that the MGA remains aligned with international best practices while safeguarding the integrity of its licensing framework. He has also placed importance on collaboration with other European and global regulators. In his public remarks, Mizzi has emphasized that fostering cross-border cooperation is “not only necessary but expected” in today’s complex regulatory environment.

A key aspect of his agenda is building trust with both licensees and end-users. This includes reinforcing the Authority’s supervisory role without compromising on efficiency or accessibility for operators. Mizzi views compliance not as a static checklist but as an evolving process that requires regulators to adapt quickly to industry innovation, particularly in areas like technology and data security.

Long-term vision for Malta’s gaming sector

Mizzi’s long-term approach includes maintaining Malta’s competitive edge while responding to growing scrutiny around anti-money laundering (AML) and responsible gaming practices. He has underlined the need for “consistency, clarity, and fairness” in regulatory expectations values he sees as foundational to any reputable gaming jurisdiction.

As the MGA continues to oversee one of the largest clusters of online gaming operators in Europe, Mizzi’s challenge is to balance commercial vitality with regulatory robustness. His leadership comes at a time when the European iGaming sector is under increasing pressure to demonstrate compliance, player protection, and operational transparency.