Mr Azzopardi, a Certified Public Accountant with a UK post-graduate MSc in Finance, spent twenty-seven years working in public practice. In 2007, he decided to exit the firm he co-founded, to contribute more towards the strategic direction of boards of directors. He specialises in corporate strategy, governance, risk and finance. He is today a professional director and a registered fellow member of the UK Institute of Directors. His portfolio includes directorships on Boards, Audit Committees, and Risk and Compliance Committees of both listed and private companies in various sectors including banking, insurance, software, logistics, private equity, and professional services, among others. He is also CEO of the leading logistics company in Malta. As part of his social responsibility, he also contributes towards the development of the Malta Institute of Accountants, of which he is currently a fellow member having also served as President for a two-year term and Council Member since 2008.