Meet The Team
Executive Management
Chief Executive Officer
Luke Ciantar
Luke is at the vanguard of River Tech’s technological evolution. The experienced IT professional is tasked with building the foundations of a robust, dynamic and creative environment while building a team fit to take the business to the next level. A fan of life on the open road, Luke tries to take to two wheels at least twice a week, while also enjoying a drive around the island once the kids have gone to sleep.
+356 9985 4724
[email protected]
Chief Financial Officer
Daniela Pulis
Overseeing the end-to-end financial operations, Daniela produces reports and leads the accounts team. A Malta native, she spent part of her early career working in the United States for PwC. A self-confessed over-caffeinated chocolate lover, Daniela is a big fan of spinning classes, English football, Italian food and Spanish fashion, and claims to have watched Grey’s Anatomy in its entirety over 20 times.
+356 7952 3854
[email protected]
Executive Management
Chief Executive Officer
Luke Ciantar
A fan of life on the open road, Luke tries to take to two wheels at least twice a week, while also enjoying a drive around the island once the kids have gone to sleep.
+356 9985 4724
[email protected]
Luke is at the vanguard of River Tech’s technological evolution. The experienced IT professional is tasked with building the foundations of a robust, dynamic offering and creative environment while building a team fit to take the business to the next level.
Chief Financial Officer
Daniela Pulis
Overseeing the end-to-end financial operations, Daniela produces reports and leads the accounts team. A Malta native, she spent part of her early career working in the United States for PwC.
A self-confessed over-caffeinated chocolate lover, Daniela is a big fan of spinning classes, English football, Italian food and Spanish fashion, and claims to have watched Grey’s Anatomy in its entirety over 20 times.
+356 79 523 854
[email protected]
Chief Operations & Product Officer
Pawlu Frendo
With a strong software development background and experience with multiple years as a Tech Lead and Head of Development, Pawlu is responsible for leading the daily operations, product and client delivery teams of the company.
He is something of a fan of the epicurean lifestyle when it comes to food and wine, working off any excess thanks to his strong interest in football and other sports.
Chief Technology Officer
Joseph DeBono
Joseph is responsible for the technical developments of River Tech’s products. He has extensive industry experience, including multiple years spent as Tech Lead and Solutions Architect.
The YouTube algorithm is one of Joseph’s best friends, with his chosen viewing revolving around videos on cooking, restorations, carpentry and machining, frequently accompanied by a craft beer or a nice glass of wine.
Chief Legal and Compliance
Rachel Mifsud Bonnici
Rachel leads the implementation of compliance management, ensuring that areas of potential risk within River Tech’s products and services are identified effectively. With extensive experience in communications and had formerly held a role at the Malta Gaming Authority.
Rachel loves to get out of the house to spend quality time with her friends and family and has perfected a simple recipe for happiness: nature in winter, beach in summer.
