- Family Roots: Our family heritage shapes our work ethic, integrity, and long-term decision-making. We value deep, lasting relationships and view our partnerships as essential to our continued success.
- Professional Corporate Governance: We adhere to the highest standards of corporate governance in all our investments and partnerships, ensuring transparency, trust, and accountability in all our business dealings.
- Our People: We recognize that our people are the heart of our business. We are committed to fostering their growth and well-being, empowering them to drive success at every level of the organization.
- Customer Focus: Our customers are the core of our business. We aim to provide an exceptional experience, ensuring their needs are met through high-quality products, services, and lasting partnerships.
- Our Brands: Our brands represent more than just assets; they are a promise to our customers of value, quality, and reliability. We continuously strive to enhance the reputation of our brands through innovation and excellence in every partnership we forge.
Honouring Our Legacy, Shaping Our Future
The United Group of Companies traces its roots back to 1926 when Carmelo Gatt Baldacchino founded a small transportation business in Malta. Over the decades, the Group has grown into a dynamic, family-owned enterprise, expanding its operations not only within Malta but also into Austria, and becoming a leading player across a wide range of sectors.
At the heart of our success is a deep commitment to strategic growth through strong, collaborative partnerships. We believe in building lasting relationships that drive innovation, deliver value, and create new opportunities for all involved. This approach has enabled us to diversify into key industries, including automotive, car rental and leasing, property investment, and real estate.
Guided by a steadfast commitment to excellence, superior service, and a unified team effort, the United Group continues to lead with integrity and economic strength. Together, with our partners, we strive for sustainable growth and success, making us a trusted name in everything we do.
Our Mission
Our mission is to create sustainable value through strategic investments and lasting partnerships. We are committed to delivering consistent returns by upholding the highest standards of quality and integrity, while fostering long-term relationships with our customers, stakeholders, and business partners.
Key Values
Message from the Executive Directors
Honouring Our Legacy, Shaping Our Future.
For over 100 years, United Group has grown through a strong foundation of values, integrity, accountability, and a deep commitment to purpose. As a family-owned business, we’re proud of the legacy that has shaped our identity and continues to guide us today.
Our long-standing success is built on more than strategy, it’s built on relationships. The trust and mutual respect we’ve cultivated with our partners, customers, and communities have been essential to our journey.
Today, we are entering a new chapter. With a renewed vision and a focus on sustainable growth, we’re expanding into new markets and embracing new opportunities. As the next generation of leadership steps forward, we remain anchored in the principles that have stood the test of time.
Our people are the heart of United Group. Their dedication and talent drive our continued pursuit of excellence and innovation.
Together, we honour a century of progress while shaping a future full of possibility, grounded in legacy, driven by purpose, and inspired by what lies ahead.
Edmund Gatt Baldacchino & Simon Gatt Baldacchino
Board of Directors
Joseph F.X. Zahra
Chairperson
Edmund Gatt Baldacchino
CEO & Director
Simon Gatt Baldacchino
COO & Director
Dolores Gatt Baldacchino
Director
Josianne Tonna
Director
Kevin Rapinett
Director
Alfred Attard
Director - United Finance p.l.c.
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