Pauline Vella
About Pauline Vella
Pauline Vella serves as the Business Operations Director and MLRO at VGW since 2018, bringing extensive experience in human resources and business administration from previous roles in various organizations.
Work at VGW
Pauline Vella has been serving as the Business Operations Director and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) at VGW since 2018. In this role, she oversees business operations and ensures compliance with anti-money laundering regulations. Her tenure at VGW spans six years, during which she has contributed to the company's operational strategies and risk management frameworks.
Previous Experience
Before joining VGW, Pauline Vella held various positions in human resources and administration. She worked at the Malta Competition & Consumer Affairs Authority as the Director of Human Resources from 2014 to 2018. Prior to that, she was the Deputy to the HR Director and HR Business Partner at GO for ten years, from 2000 to 2010. Additionally, she served as the Human Resources and Administration Director at Primary Healthcare from 2013 to 2015 and as the HR & Administration Manager at Arriva from 2010 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Pauline Vella has a diverse educational background. She studied at L-Università ta' Malta, earning a Diploma in ICT from 2000 to 2003. She also obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from 2006 to 2008. Furthering her education, she completed a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Project Management from IUKB between 2008 and 2010. Additionally, she has achieved various certifications, including an ISO Certified Internal Auditor in 2011 and multiple certificates in anti-money laundering and online casino management in 2019.
Certifications and Specializations
Pauline Vella has pursued several certifications to enhance her expertise in business operations and compliance. She completed a Masterclass in MLRO at igatraining in 2018 and obtained a Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering from the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists in 2019. Furthermore, she has certifications in Anti-Fraud and Payments, as well as Online Casino Management, both achieved in 2019.