Tonio Mallia

Since his appointment as CEO of the St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation in 2022, Tonio Mallia has led the organisation through a period of transformation, reimagining the Co-Cathedral as a dynamic religious, cultural and heritage landmark. With over 20 years of executive experience spanning public administration, healthcare, education, and business development, he brings a results-driven and people-focused approach to leadership.

His tenure has seen significant advances in organisational development, human resources, infrastructure, and conservation, including the restoration of important artworks and architectural elements. A key focus of his leadership has been the development of the new Museum. Previously Director of Procurement & Contracts at the University of Malta, he holds an MSc in Health Services Management and a Diploma in Business and Administration.

Tonio Mallia will be speaking at the Digital Collections Summit 2026 :

How Digital Can Bring Visitors Closer to Masterpieces

How can digital technology bring visitors closer to a masterpiece without distracting from the original work? This session explores the award-winning Caravaggio Wing at St John’s Co-Cathedral, Malta, where immersive storytelling, large-scale projections, interactive experiences and digital interpretation were carefully designed to deepen engagement with two of Caravaggio’s most important paintings. Learn how the project balanced technology, curatorial vision and heritage conservation to create a compelling visitor experience, and discover practical lessons for museums seeking to use digital tools to make collections more accessible, engaging and meaningful.