1860-1904: The Beginnings
1860 Salvatore Grima acquires the British ship chandling firm McDowall & Co. after working there for several years. He sets up Salvo Grima & Sons; based at No. Twelve, Barriera Wharf, in Valletta’s Grand Harbour. 18xx Second part of the story
1905-1973: Expansion
1905 The Second GenerationSalvatore Grima remained in office as Managing Director until 1905. He was succeeded by his son, Michael Grima, who remained at the helm until 1935. 1935 SuccessionMichael Grima’s son Victor L. Grima takes over the company, subsequently passing it on to his five children: Vida Naudi, Mona Aquilina, Vera Aquilina Clews, Countess […]
1974-2015: Title
1974 The 5th GenerationFrom 1974 onwards, Salvo Grima Group was run by the fifth generation of the Grima family and directors were Michael Aquilina Clews , Robert Aquilina , Ilona Naudi, followed by Vincent Borg-Carbott and later joined by the first non family board member, Ian Camilleri. During this period, Robert C. Aquilina served the […]
2016-2025: Title
2016 New CEO for Salvo Grima GroupSalvo Grima Group appoints Karl Aquilina as Chief Executive Officer in April 2016. Karl is a sixth generation member of the Grima family. 2017 Marsa Offices2017 saw the Group move away from the original base in Valletta to a more strategic location adjacent to our warehouses. 2018 Succession: 6th […]
