Colin German - Co-Founder & Senior Consultant

Q: What languages does Colin speak?

Colin speaks the following languages: English (Native), Maltese (Native), Italian (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Colin have?

Colin has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Colin has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 5 months . Note that Colin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Colin's latest experience?

Colin's most recent position is Co-Founder & Senior Consultant at CMG Consulta .

Q: What companies has Colin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Colin has worked for CMG Consulta and Insurance Association Malta .

Q: Which industries is Colin most experienced in?

Colin is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Insurance , and Professional Services . Colin also has some experience in Retail , Tourism , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas is Colin most experienced in?

Colin is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology , and Strategy . Colin also has some experience in Investments and M&A , Operations , and Legal .

Q: Which industries has Colin worked in recently?

Colin has recently worked in industries like Insurance and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Colin worked in recently?

Colin has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology , and Investments and M&A .

Q: What is Colin's education?

Colin holds a Master in eBusiness from University of Malta and a Bachelor in Business & Computing from University of Malta .

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Malta

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Experience

Jan 2020 - Present

6 years 4 months

Co-Founder & Senior Consultant

CMG Consulta

Founded boutique consultancy supporting owners and boards of SMEs and owner-managed businesses.
Delivered C-level advisory on business transformation, strategy, growth, and investment readiness.
Carried out multiple business analysis and transformation assignments also leading into vendor selection and project management.

Jan 2017 - Dec 2020

4 years

Chief Executive Officer

Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

Set company strategy, built and mentored management team, and led international expansion.
Oversaw all aspects of operations for a multinational legal and professional services firm.

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

1 year

Head of Operations

APCO Systems Limited

Managed daily operations, technical teams, and software development for a payment gateway.
Ensured PCI compliance and continuous process improvement.
Planned and managed the platform re-design and move to a new data centre with zero downtime in the process.

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

1 year

Senior Business Analyst

PTL International

Supported CEO and CTO in strategy, reengineering, and integration of companies post-acquisition.
Identified acquisition targets, approached them and carried out business and operational due diligence.
Supported and mentored GMs of companies in the group.
Led cross-company synergies, business analysis, and due diligence.

Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

2 years

Business Development Manager

PTL Limited

These roles were intermediary years supporting the integration of Philip Toledo Limited into Hili Ventures post acquisition.
Drove new business lines, partnerships, and market strategies.
Managed ERP, Retail, and Hospitality consulting teams as well as bespoke software dev team, setting standards and driving growth.

Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

2 years

Head of Software Services

PTL Limited

These roles were intermediary years supporting the integration of Philip Toledo Limited into Hili Ventures post acquisition.
Drove new business lines, partnerships, and market strategies.
Managed ERP, Retail, and Hospitality consulting teams as well as bespoke software dev team, setting standards and driving growth.

Jan 2011 - Present

15 years 4 months

Malta

Project Manager and Technical Consultant

Insurance Association Malta

Project managed the implementation of a platform where a number of competing insurers share data for the purposes of fraud detection and prevention. This project involved a large supplier in the Netherlands as well as coordination with 5 insurance companies where each had a technical, underwriting and claims team. The project has been live since 2012 and I now chair the user group and coordinate communication between insurers and the supplier.
Project managed the implementation of another platform across a different group of insurers. This platform has been live since 2017 and I chair the user group and coordinate communication between insurers and the supplier.
Handled any investigation and requests by the IAM relating to potential technology platforms or projects and their feasibility followed by the eventual project management and coordination.

Jan 1999 - Dec 2012

14 years

Manager, Software Solutions Business Unit

Philip Toledo Limited

Led business software strategy, project management, and key client relationships.
Expanded supplier and client networks, managed recruitment and team development.

Consultant

Freelance Consultancy

Strategy, process improvement, and feasibility studies for SMEs.

Management Consultant

PricewaterhouseCoopers (Malta)

Management consulting, IT audits, and controls reviews.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Insurance, Professional Services, Retail, Tourism, and Banking and Finance.

Information Technology

Insurance

Professional Services

Retail

Tourism

Banking and Finance

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Information Technology, Strategy, Investments and M&A, Operations, and Legal.

Project Management

Information Technology

Strategy

Investments and M&A

Operations

Legal

Summary

Senior-level strategist and business leader with a strong analytical, technical, strategic and financial background. Expert in bridging business and technology to drive transformation, innovation, and growth. Skilled in business analysis, transformation, coaching teams, managing cross-functional projects, and delivering results on time and within budget.

Skills

Strategic Planning & Execution
Leadership & Team Development
Consulting & Advisory
Business Analysis
Operations & Project Management
Change Management
Business Transformation
Process Improvement

Languages

English

Native

Maltese

Native

Italian

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2003 - Jun 2005

University of Malta

MBA, eBusiness · eBusiness · Msida, Malta

Oct 1995 - Jun 1998

University of Malta

B.Sc., Business & Computing · Business & Computing · Msida, Malta

Certifications & licenses

Fellow, British Computer Society (FBCS)

British Computer Society

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Information Technology 16 y

Avg length 4 y 6 m

Longest experience 15 y 3 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Malta)

Primary country Malta

Expertise

Recent roles Co-Founder & Senior Consultant, Chief Executive Officer, Head of Operations

Main industries Information Technology, Insurance, Professional Services

Main business areas Project Management, Information Technology, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

October 2025

Last Update

November 2025

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What languages does Colin speak?

Colin speaks the following languages: English (Native), Maltese (Native), Italian (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Colin have?

Colin has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Colin has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 5 months. Note that Colin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Colin be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Colin would be well-suited for roles such as: Co-Founder & Senior Consultant, Chief Executive Officer, Head of Operations.

What is Colin's latest experience?

Colin's most recent position is Co-Founder & Senior Consultant at CMG Consulta.

What companies has Colin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Colin has worked for CMG Consulta and Insurance Association Malta.

Which industries is Colin most experienced in?

Colin is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Insurance, and Professional Services. Colin also has some experience in Retail, Tourism, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Colin most experienced in?

Colin is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Strategy. Colin also has some experience in Investments and M&A, Operations, and Legal.

Which industries has Colin worked in recently?

Colin has recently worked in industries like Insurance and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Colin worked in recently?

Colin has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Investments and M&A.

What is Colin's education?

Colin holds a Master in eBusiness from University of Malta and a Bachelor in Business & Computing from University of Malta.

Does Colin have any certificates?

Colin has 1 certificate: Fellow, British Computer Society (FBCS).

What is the availability of Colin?

Colin is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Colin?

Colin's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.