In a nutshell:

As a kid Gege constantly took things apart to better understand them. Today, as a director, Gege puts his insatiable curiosity to work everyday as he digs with clients or colleagues to develop innovative solutions.

Gege is a co-fonder of ICON, a web-application development firm, a co-founder of MUOVO, a specialist HR company, and acts as a Director on the Foundation for Creativity at St. James Cavalier. Gege is a lawyer by profession and the author of several papers on ICT, Social Media, Law and Creativity.

A keen photographer and artist, Gege is purveyor of fine design with a deep love for aesthetics. He has exhibited his photographic works in several countries and is passionate about film and Polaroid. His inspiration is drawn from the light in the narrow streets of Valletta.

Gege plays the guitar and holds a 1st Dan grade in a local martial arts style.

Professional Background:

Graduating from the University of Malta with a doctorate in Law focusing on ICT-related legislation, Gege has been involved in the ICT scene since 1996. His experience has mainly been at a senior operational level, with demonstrable track record, mobilising and motivating large multi-disciplined workforces to deliver against challenging business targets.

With web application technology experience and a proven ability to drive revenue from technology products and services, Gege was a founding member of ICON, currently a Microsoft Silver Partner, which focuses on the development of web application solutions based on its custom-built award-winning deployment platform: ‘ICON.SNAP’. ICON is also a member of the Apple Developer Program and regularly develops exciting apps for smart-phone and tablet devices.

Gege has guided ICON’s development of corporate and product brands and has been active in the management of various high-profile technology briefs in the tourism and retail vertical. In this role, Gege led extensive brand fulfilment initiatives to aggressively reposition ICON’s clients in the business and consumer markets through innovative technology solutions. Gege is responsible for overseeing all aspects of corporate strategy and operations at ICON.

Active in the field of Data Protection and ICT Contracting, Gege also acts as an IT-Law consultant to a number of local law firms and has consulted a number of blue-chip companies such as Vodafone, Brandstatter and others.

He is a founding member of MUOVO an ICT specialist HR-consultancy firm, a regular contributor to major local and international ICT journals and magazines and a doctorate thesis specialist assistant examiner at the Faculty of Laws at the University of Malta.

Gege is also a Board Member at the St. James Cavalier Foundation. With a strong commitment to supporting the contemporary creative scene, the Centre’s philosophy is to also take in, reflect and support the country’s traditional and historical heritage and culture.

He holds a B.A. in Sociology, and an LL.D. (in Law) from the University of Malta. He is a member of the Camera degli Avvocati (Malta), an Affiliate Member of The British Computer Society, and a member of the Malta Chamber of Commerce.

Artistic Background:

Gege Gatt has many callings but only one true vocation: photography. The way he captures an instance and sees stories in the everyday around us comes from his ever youthful instinct and inquisitive eye.

Gege is a Getty Images contributor and a member of the Malta Institute of Professional Photography. Gege has exhibited in Nanjing (China), Lavandou (France) as well as several local exhibitions across Malta and Gozo. He has co-authored and contributed to a 2009 book on Seascapes and was commissioned to shoot an album cover for Transtechnica Records (Santiago, Chile).

Gege is one of the local leaders of the online photographic community: Flickristi. Leveraging the power of social media, Gege co-edited with his Flickr peers the first internet-sourced book on Maltese Seascapes which is available from amazon.com. Gege also forms part of an emerging photographic cult group called LIGHT. The group strives for non-conventional creativity and is inspired by the post-modernist fashion movement and a strong passion to deliver top-notch visuals.

He has several e-books amongst which an eclectic collection of images from Australia and New Zealand. Online, his photos have been published by the BBC, Saatchi & Saatchi, Bang & Olufsen, Canon, University of Toronto Magazine, International Music Network and several other printed and online galleries and publications.

Talent Cloud:

• Enthusiastic business leader presenting a portfolio of qualifications and hands-on experience acquired during the course of 12 years of progressive achievements in the ICT field.
• Particular areas of expertise include international business development and e-solutions for public service and private entities.
• Broad experience as director, senior project manager, project consultant, writer and speaker in the fields of ICT and law.
• Motivated self-starting, goal-oriented strategist. Provides strategic vision and business roadmaps to enable organisations to have structure around their short-, medium- and long- term growth plans, increasing both profitability and efficiency and reducing costs
• Pragmatic, with ability for commercial awareness putting acknowledged structure into business ideas through Business Analysis.
• Man Management of key project teams ranging from 20 to 85.
• P&L Management & Financial Awareness.
• Extensive change management skills gained through training and experience of implementing
  change with the emphasis on cultural process and people.
• Main Technical Skills: Web Application Development, Social Media & Web 2.0 Strategy, General
  IT Directorship, Mobile Device Deployment, ICT Governance.
• Main Legal Skills: Contracting, Litigation Management, Intellectual Property & Trademarks,
  Outsourcing & Development Contract drafting, Board Secretary & Corporate Governance, Software Licensing Agreements, e-Commerce, Cross-border and Domestic data protection issues, Cyber-crime legislation.
• Marketing & Branding and a deep understanding of good design.
• Photographer & visual artist working with several different media and formats.
• Matured understanding of aesthetics and composition.
• Highly active in the field of arts and culture as a participant to the creative process as well as the identification of strategic solutions to further the growth of the same.

What they’re saying:

 “I have known Gege for many years – first as a web development contractor, through his company Icon Studios, and now as a business partner in Muovo. With time, we have both strayed away from our core professional practices (in his case, law) to run businesses in technology and digital media. Gege is smart, sharp and gets things done. That is why he was the ideal partner at Muovo – he understands what it takes to help move people and companies up the ICT value chain.”
- Alex Grech, (Owner, Strategy Works)

“Gege’s “eye” for photography is so unique, it inspires me to want to keep looking at simple, everyday objects differently, artistically. I especially like the contemplative expression on his portrait subjects, it makes you wonder what they’re thinking.”
- Jenny Anna Ung, Designer, Texas US

“Being constantly aware of the commercial and legal impact of decisions taken, Gege consistently shows leadership and business acumen along with a genuine passion for top-notch design standards that are the hallmark of his company.”
- Dr. Aron Mifsud Bonnici, (Partner, MBVC Advocates)

“Gege is a great IT consultant, I had the great pleasure of working with him.”
- Nathaniel Borg, (Owner, British Jet & Malta Bargains)

“I always loved pictures but the fist time I saw Gege’s photos I was so moved I fell in love with photography. He is a truly inspirational figure and I’ve been hooked up on his posts all this time because they have so much energy, creativity and passion you can never get enough.”
- Christina Goggi, Journalist

“Gege is an accessible and professional Service Provider and an expert in his field”
- Mario Debono, (Owner, AlphaFarma)

“Gege is one of the few photographers i know that has a different approach to why we are all here: his perception of photography crosses the borders of most of us, and is a very good example of spontaneous artistry.”
- Melvin Mifsud, PhotoJournalist & Artist

“Gege provides our publication with interesting articles covering his areas of expertise. These are well researched and provide valuable insights to our readers.”
- Ambrose Muscat, (Consulting Editor, The Malta Economic Update)