‘Integrity, curiosity and courage’ are just three of the ingredients to being a good leader according to Ken Chenault, chairman and managing director of the venture capital firm General Catalyst, CEO of American Express for 17 years, and as director or ex-director of Airbnb, Berkshire Hathaway, Facebook, Procter & Gamble and IBM. He said this while chatting to Alec A. Mizzi during the 26th Alf Mizzi & Sons annual group conference which was successfully held online during this COVID-19 year.
The conference was aptly introduced by Dr Mizzi who summed up the pandemic year with a few words of gratitude to all Alf. Mizzi & Sons Group management and staff, who showed grit and loyalty during a few very challenging months. Some companies struggled more than others yet the solidarity that was shown was overwhelming. Adding to this during the conference a short yet poignant video was streamed of the work The Alfred Mizzi Foundation carried out during the pandemic through the establishment of Solidarity Meals – a hearty meal for everyone. The initiative touched the poorest of the poor when they needed it most.