About Celebrating business since 1926. The United Group of Companies is a family owned business operating in Malta since 1926 and is active within the automotive, retail and real estate sectors. In 1926 Carmelo Gatt Baldacchino set up a small transportation company in Malta and today 90 years later, the company has flourished and expanded into other exciting sectors. The United Group of Companies is still family-owned, with a modern outlook built on solid values. The United Group has always believed in growth by following a well laid-out strategic plan. This has translated into diversification for the group, which today is active in the automotive, retail and real estate sectors. Its commitment to excellence, quality service, economic strength and belief in team effort has driven the United Group to be a leader in all it undertakes. Vision & Mission "Sustaining growth and success through diversified investments to ensure sustainable returns and enhance shareholders’ value, by offering an excellent customer experience." Values OUR FAMILY ROOTS set the tone for our work ethic, integrity, commitment to quality and long-term view in our decision‑making process and business relationships. PROFESSIONAL CORPORATE GOVERNANCE in driving our investments and in our relationships with our business partners and other stakeholders. OUR PEOPLE at different levels of the organisation’s structure are the key drivers of our business success. We believe in their development and well-being. CUSTOMERS are our reason for being in business. OUR BRANDS are not just our assets but also our customers’ assets, a promise of value and a quality experience. Over 90 years of innovation since established in 1926 Diversification coupled with commitment to excellence, quality of service, mutual trust and economic foresight have been the guiding principles since the Group was first founded by the Gatt Baldacchino family, over 90 years ago. 1920 – 1949 1926 Carmelo Gatt Baldacchino founds United Motor Company, a bus and chauffeur-driven transportation operation. 1950 – 1969 1970 – 1989 1990 – 2009 2010 – PRESENT Board of Directors The board of directors is chaired by Carmen Gatt Baldacchino and is composed of family members and non-executive directors. Carmen Gatt Baldacchino CHAIRPERSON Edmund Gatt Baldacchino DIRECTOR / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Simon Gatt Baldacchino DIRECTOR / CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Josianne Tonna DIRECTOR Dolores Gatt Baldacchino DIRECTOR Helga Ellul NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Joseph F. X. Zahra NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Godwin Spiteri BOARD SECRETARY News Careers Careers Privacy Notice Privacy Notice Disclaimer © 2021 — United Group of Companies. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkCookie policy