Leonid McKay is a Maltese public administrator and social policy professional with more than a
decade of experience in senior leadership roles across Malta’s public, regulatory and social
sectors.
In July 2026, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Transport Malta, Malta’s national
authority responsible for the regulation and development of the country’s transport sector,
spanning road, maritime and aviation.
Prior to his appointment at Transport Malta, McKay served as CEO of Jobsplus, Malta’s public
employment services agency, Executive Chairperson of the Authority for the Responsible Use of
Cannabis, and CEO of the Housing Authority. Across these roles, he has led significant
organisational, regulatory and policy initiatives in areas of national importance.
His career began in the voluntary and social sector, where he developed a strong focus on social
policy and community development. He subsequently served as Executive Director of Caritas
Malta, before moving into senior public administration and institutional leadership.
McKay has also served as CEO of the Malta Labour Party, bringing together his experience in
public administration, organisational leadership, policy development and strategic
management.
As CEO of Transport Malta, his focus is on strengthening regulatory capacity, improving the
efficiency and safety of Malta’s transport systems, and positioning the sector to meet the
challenges of sustainable mobility and future economic development.
Malta at the Helm: Driving Europe's Next Chapter in Maritime Decarbonisation
The keynote would provide an opportunity to position Malta as a country that has consistently translated European ambition into practical delivery. From pioneering shore power infrastructure in the Mediterranean to continued investment in strategic maritime infrastructure, digital transformation and integrated energy systems, Malta has demonstrated that a small island nation can play a significant role in shaping the future of sustainable maritime transport.
