Who we are

Vertex Alliance is your trusted partner for comprehensive immigration solutions, expert tax and strategic investment advice, wealth management and the full array of property and relocation services.

We understand that our clients are unique, with every individual bringing along a wealth of international, personal and multifaceted circumstances. Subsequently, our approach is to handhold every unique client in a unique manner and providing unique solutions. We are diverse yet knowledgeable, flexible yet meticulous, we look inside the box yet think outside of it. Every client is important to us and we will ensure that through our core values, we will remain renowned for a personalised and smooth experience. 

We acknowledge that in today’s fast paced world where small details make a big difference, clients look for advisors who speak their language and understand their culture. Our multi-lingual team is fluent in English, Maltese, Mandarin, Malay, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Ukrainian and German. Furthermore, we aim to provide a hub for our residency and citizenship clients whereby they can also rely on us for administrative support, corporate structuring and company incorporation, tax advice, wealth management, property and relocation services.

Vertex Alliance strives to live up to its name which is the highest point, an apex. Our ultimate objective is to ensure that each and every client has the opportunity to experience a personalised and seamless service from the moment we first speak thereon.

Kenneth Camilleri

Meet The Team

Kenneth Camilleri

Chief Executive Officer
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Chantelle Frendo

Chief Financial Officer
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Corina Bianca Chivu

Chief Operations Officer
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Jennefer Barrocas

Manager - Private Clients
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Mixue Qin

Senior Advisor
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Michelle de Maria

Manager - Corporate & Tax
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Paul Cardona

Advisor
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Megan Hamilton

Business Development Manager
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Song Hai Nguyen

Advisor - Vietnam
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Kenneth Camilleri

Chief Executive Officer

Kenneth is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Vertex Alliance. By profession Kenneth is a qualified and warranted accountant and tax advisor, and his expertise lies in residency and citizenship, international taxation, and wealth structuring. Previously, Kenneth held the position of Senior Director at an international law firm for a span of fifteen years, whereby he led both the Tax Advisory and Tax Compliance Departments as well as the Residency and Citizenship team responsible for the Asian market.

Over the years, Kenneth has addressed a multitude of conferences and roadshows primarily in Asia but also across Europe. A diverse range of high net worth individuals have entrusted Kenneth with both their personal as well as corporate tax planning. Furthermore, together with his team of professionals, Kenneth has supported numerous clients with acquiring European residence and/or citizenship.  

Formerly, Kenneth has occupied senior positions at a leading five star hotel in Malta, whereby he was the Chief Finance Officer and subsequently the General Manager. He has lectured both the Fundamentals and Advanced ACCA paper in taxation and was well renowned among students for his practical approach in simplifying and breaking down complex tax matters.

Professionally, Kenneth is best known for being an achiever who embraces challenges, for being a leader who inspires, and for his pragmatic and creative problem solving skills.

Chantelle Frendo

Chief Financial Officer

Chantelle is the Chief Finance Officer and co-founder of Vertex Alliance. She oversees all financial operations, ensuring strategic growth and operational efficiency across the company. Chantelle is an accomplished finance professional with extensive expertise in financial management, administration, and business development. Her career is marked by an entrepreneurial spirit—she successfully established, grew, and managed her own business for 10 years, demonstrating her ability to lead and scale enterprises effectively. Chantelle has played a pivotal role in real estate development in Malta, having constructed and managed various property projects. Her keen business acumen and hands-on experience in both finance and real estate contribute significantly to her strategic approach at Vertex Alliance. Fluent in English, Italian, and Maltese, her leadership ensures the financial stability and long-term success of the organisation, making her an integral part of the group’s executive team.

Corina Bianca Chivu

Chief Operations Officer

Corina oversees the firm’s general operations, ensuring efficiency, seamless processes, and a high standard of service across all areas. With a strong focus on optimising workflows and enhancing client experience, she works closely with all teams to maintain excellence in service delivery. Her meticulous attention to detail, proactive approach, and years of expertise have earned her recognition in client feedback. Corina is deeply committed to fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment, driving operational improvements, and ensuring the firm consistently meets and exceeds expectations. Passionate about international cultures and customer relations, she holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Tourism Studies from the University of Malta and continues to expand her knowledge in business operations and service management.

Jennefer Barrocas

Manager - Private Clients

As the Manager of the Private Clients Unit, Jennefer leads a talented team of professionals with diverse international backgrounds. With a strong passion for delivering exceptional service, Jennefer is committed to ensuring a smooth experience and supporting seamless transitions for our clients. Her approach is focused on understanding each client’s unique needs and circumstances. Jennefer holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Tourism Studies, attained in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. Her background in hospitality has helped shape her dedication to providing high-quality service and fostering positive client relationships.

Mixue Qin

Senior Advisor

Dedicated to providing the highest quality service, Mixue is a senior advisor in the Vertex Alliance advisory team.

Based in Malta, Mixue has worked in the investment migration industry for many years. Specialising in the Chinese market, Mixue has helped numerous Chinese clients and their families achieve their citizenship and residency by investment goals. Her attention to detail and problem-solving focus ensures her clients receive an exceptional service.

Mixue gained a Masters of Business Administration degree from the Anglia Ruskin University from the United Kingdom and has a Bachelor degree in Marketing Management from China. Mixue completed a two-year Maltese Language and Cultural History course and has been living in Malta for over 10 years. 

Michelle de Maria

Manager - Corporate & Tax

Michelle is responsible for leading the Tax and Corporate Team of the firm. Throughout her career she has held senior management and partnership positions in Big 6 firms as well as boutique law firms. With close to 30 years of experience in the areas of corporate law and international taxation she brings with her a vast exposure to a diverse client base and varied management experience. Michelle has highly effective communication skills and the ability to quickly understand client requirements and build a comfortable rapport. She excels in conveying complex legal and technical concepts in clear, simple language providing advice that is accessible to clients and facilitating their understanding of the matters at hand.

Michelle holds a first degree in law from the University of Malta and a Masters in International and Commercial Law from the University of Sheffield in the UK. She holds local and overseas professional qualifications in taxation and qualified as a Chartered Company Secretary with the The Chartered Governance Institute (previously known as The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, ICSA).

Paul Cardona

Advisor

With over 20 years of experience working with the Chinese market, Paul possesses a unique combination of both entrepreneurial business skills and an insightful understanding of the Chinese culture.

Paul’s passion and love for the Chinese culture began when he travelled to study Mandarin at the Ocean University of China as a post-graduate.  Using his business experience in Europe and his flair for customer service, Paul setup his own business in China to facilitate trade between European and Chinese companies.

Whilst living in China, Paul also had the honour of serving as a Commercial Attaché with the Embassy of Malta in Beijing, a role that further enabled him to successfully promote Malta as an investment hub for the Chinese.    

Paul completed his Sales and Marketing Management studies in Malta and also graduated with a degree in Education from the University of Malta. Paul is fluent in Maltese, English and Mandarin.

Megan Hamilton

Advisory & Business Development Manager

Megan is responsible for leading the Private Clients Advisory Team and the business development strategy of the firm. With a career spanning over 15 years, Megan brings extensive e-commerce and entrepreneurial experience gained from founding two technology start-up companies in London and Malta. Megan successfully grew and managed a large portfolio of network partners across the globe from the USA, Canada, UK, Australia and Europe. A qualified Barrister-at-Law, Megan also holds a Master of Business in International Management majoring in German, and a Bachelor Degree in Communications and Public Relations from the Queensland University of Technology, Australia. She has held university lecturing positions in the field of International Marketing in London and Australia.

Song Hai Nguyen

Advisor - Vietnam

With a background in foreign investment, Hai has many years of experience working as a consultant and tailoring solutions to clients’ needs.

Hai is an invaluable member of the Vertex Alliance team, responsible for the Vietnamese market. In his advisory role, Hai takes pride in guiding clients and their family members to choose the most suitable immigration by investment programmes to meet their needs.  

Song Hai has a Degree of Information Technology from the Ho Chi Minh University of Technology.

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Crystal Xie

Senior Advisor

As an integral part of the Advisory and Business Development Team, Crystal is a consummate professional and is highly focussed on providing an excellent client service.

With over 20 years of experience gained from working with Global telecommunications companies – Lucent and Nokia, Crystal successfully grew a large portfolio of telecommunications partners across the globe from China, USA, Canada, India, and Europe. As supervisor and technical manager, Crystal was responsible for managing all aspects of the client experience.

Crystal graduated from China Ocean University and holds the Bachelor degree of Electronics & Information Systems. She is also a certified Project Manager and SAFe coach.

With her passion for finding unique customer solutions and having gone through the MPRP process client herself, Crystal hopes to help more clients and their families to broaden their horizons and secure their family’s future.

Crystal Xie

Advisor

As an integral part of the Advisory and Business Development Team, Crystal is a consummate professional and is highly focussed on providing an excellent client service.

With over 20 years of experience gained from working with Global telecommunications companies – Lucent and Nokia, Crystal successfully grew a large portfolio of telecommunications partners across the globe from China, USA, Canada, India, and Europe. As supervisor and technical manager, Crystal was responsible for managing all aspects of the client experience.

Crystal graduated from China Ocean University and holds the Bachelor degree of Electronics & Information Systems. She is also a certified Project Manager and SAFe coach.

With her passion for finding unique customer solutions and having gone through the MPRP process client herself, Crystal hopes to help more clients and their families to broaden their horizons and secure their family’s future.

Crystal Xie

Advisor

As an integral part of the Advisory and Business Development Team, Crystal is a consummate professional and is highly focussed on providing an excellent client service.

With over 20 years of experience gained from working with Global telecommunications companies – Lucent and Nokia, Crystal successfully grew a large portfolio of telecommunications partners across the globe from China, USA, Canada, India, and Europe. As supervisor and technical manager, Crystal was responsible for managing all aspects of the client experience.

Crystal graduated from China Ocean University and holds the Bachelor degree of Electronics & Information Systems. She is also a certified Project Manager and SAFe coach.

With her passion for finding unique customer solutions and having gone through the MPRP process client herself, Crystal hopes to help more clients and their families to broaden their horizons and secure their family’s future.

Sam Wu

Non Executive Director

With more than 12 years of professional experience, Sam provides counsel to the executive management by delivering strategic advice on the company’s business strategy and specific projects. Leveraging his previous experience in the sector, Sam guides the company’s advisory and business development practice, taking on the role of mentor for new business ventures. Sam has worked with one of the world’s leading investment and trading firms, top tier energy companies in the oil and gas industry, and in a leading law firm in Malta. Sam has attended and presented at various conferences and roadshows across Asia, particularly on the subject of investment, relocation and wealth management. He holds various degrees, namely a B.A. in Business Management, an M.A. in Finance and Accounting, and also a Master’s degree in Sustainability from the University of Cambridge.

Janice Fenech

Chief Operations Officer

Graduated with a Bachelors degree from the University of Malta, Janice works closely with Kenneth on the general operations, organisation and content management of the firm. Likewise, Janice has worked at an international law firm where she progressed from the role of Personal Assistant to becoming the youngest manager at the firm whereby she led the Tax Compliance Department which held a portfolio of over three hundred clients. Janice has served not only in residence and tax compliance functions, but also in corporate advisory. She is distinguished by more than ten years of experience, a sharp eye for detail, and a versatile brain.

Kenneth Camilleri

Managing Director

Kenneth is the Managing Director and co-founder of Vertex Alliance. By profession Kenneth is a qualified and warranted accountant and tax advisor, and his expertise lies in residency and citizenship, international taxation, and wealth structuring. Previously, Kenneth held the position of Senior Director at an international law firm for a span of fifteen years, whereby he led both the Tax Advisory and Tax Compliance Departments as well as the Residency and Citizenship team responsible for the Asian market.

Over the years, Kenneth has spoken at more than eighty conferences and roadshows primarily in Asia but also across Europe. Numerous and diverse high net worth individuals have entrusted Kenneth with both their personal as well as corporate tax planning. Furthermore, together with his team of professionals, Kenneth has supported numerous tens of clients with acquiring European residence and/or citizenship.  

Formerly, Kenneth has occupied senior positions at a leading five star hotel in Malta, whereby he was the Chief Finance Officer and subsequently the General Manager. He has lectured both the Fundamentals and Advanced ACCA paper in taxation and was well renowned among students for his practical approach in simplifying and breaking down complex tax matters.

Professionally, Kenneth is best known for being an achiever who embraces challenges, for being a leader who inspires, and for his pragmatic and creative problem solving skills.

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