Roberto Buontempo

Senior executive with extensive leadership experience across property administration, operations management, governance, institutional relations, and strategic oversight. Proven track record in managing complex property portfolios, leading multi-stakeholder initiatives, and operating within high-trust environments requiring strong governance, accountability, negotiation, and operational efficiency. Over the past eight years, held senior leadership responsibility for the administration and strategic oversight of extensive ecclesiastical property portfolios in Malta, while simultaneously chairing and serving on high-level institutional and governance bodies involving both Church and State entities.

Combines executive management experience with strong international exposure, Board-level engagement, stakeholder management, operational leadership, and strategic decision-making. Recognised for a pragmatic and hands-on leadership approach, institutional credibility, and the ability to navigate complex operational and governance environments.

Chief Executive Officer at Jesuits' Church Foundation (2026-01 – Present)

• Appointed as the first Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation.
• Responsible for strategic leadership, operational management, governance, and long-term organisational development.
• Oversees institutional operations, stakeholder engagement, financial sustainability, and project coordination.

Head of Property (COO & CCO) at Archdiocese of Malta (2019-01 – 2026-01)

• Led the operational and strategic administration of one of Malta's largest and most sensitive property portfolios.
• Oversaw property management operations, governance structures, negotiations, contractual matters, and stakeholder relations.
• Responsible for operational coordination, commercial oversight, strategic planning, and portfolio administration.
• Managed complex institutional relationships involving Church entities, tenants, consultants, contractors, and public authorities.
• Contributed to operational restructuring, governance improvements, and enhanced administrative efficiency.

Chairperson at Foundation for Affordable Housing (Present)

• Chairs the Council of Administrators of the Foundation established jointly between the Church and the State.
• Provides strategic oversight, governance direction, and institutional coordination.
• Oversees major affordable housing initiatives and stakeholder engagement processes.

Co-Chair – Control Committee at Joint Office between the Republic of Malta and the Holy See (Present)

• Represents the Holy See by appointment of the Cardinal Secretary of State.
• Oversees governance, coordination, and operational matters related to Church-State property structures and agreements.
• Engages in institutional negotiations and strategic coordination between entities.

Ambassador of Malta to Hungary (Non-Resident) at Republic of Malta (2023-01 – Present)

• Appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Malta to Hungary.
• Supports bilateral relations, institutional engagement, and cultural, educational, and commercial cooperation.
• Represents Malta in official diplomatic and institutional engagements.

International Operations & Executive Management at Various International Companies (2006-01 – 2018-01)

• Held senior operational and management roles in Libya within the energy and private sectors.
• Served as Assistant Party Manager with NAGECO and subsequently as Operations/General Manager in Tripoli.
• Later acted as consultant and director for international firms and global brands within the FMCG sector.
• Gained extensive experience in operational management, logistics, stakeholder coordination, and executive oversight.

MA in International Relations – Liverpool John Moores University (2026-01)

MPhil in Applied Business Leadership and Management – UCAM – Catholic University of Murcia (2023-01)

Diploma in Ship Management with accreditation in Operational Management – North Kent College / Partner College of the University of Greenwich (2004-01)