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Meet The Team

More than just a group of friendly faces, the team at Alpine Sterling DMC are a multicultural bunch with a mutual passion for tourism.

Get to know what makes us tick and, if youโ€™d like to learn more about us, our inboxes are always open!

Managing Director

Warren Zahra

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Born and raised in London, I enjoyed traveling from an early age and have always loved our industry. When it comes to having a break with my wife Debbie, I always prefer a city break โ€“ my hometown remains my favourite city to visit, while my other favourites would be New York City and Rome. I love dining out โ€“ Indian food and pizza being my favourite โ€“ paired with good craft beers and wines. I also have a collection of over 1000 marvel comics, and my favourite musical genres are Hip Hop and the golden oldies (especially from Italy), but I can listen to everything. I have been a Chelsea fan since my late Father took me to Stamford Bridge in 1969. At home we have five cats and two adult children who I love dearlyโ€ฆ and most of them are well behaved.

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Groups Manager

Debbie Zahra

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Iโ€™m a proud mum to five cats and two children, with a passion for cooking and trying out new recipes! My favourite kind of holiday involves lots of shopping and food & drink, no matter the destination. I adore rainy days and winter, and, when Iโ€™m not organising events, youโ€™ll find me at home with a cup of tea!

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Reservations Manager

Guy Bonello

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Born in Godโ€™s own county of Yorkshire, I have lived and worked in 10 different countries. Iโ€™m a polyglot whoโ€™s fluent in five languages, mad about football, (especially Leeds United), love listening to classic rock music, and reading autobiographies.

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Groups Executive

Angele Gaffiero

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I am quite the extrovert, and you wonโ€™t catch me going home early after a day of work! I love meeting friends and getting to know new people from different walks of life, which allows me to be open-minded and better my way of thinking! For me, relaxation time means surrounding myself with food; from walking through a supermarket, cooking, or dining out! My motto is EAT โ€“ MEET- SLEEP โ€“ REPEAT!

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Groups Executive

Darren Ellul

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Bubbly by nature, I'm always ready to lend a helping hand to our team and clients. I'm as passionate about football as I am about gastronomy, so itโ€™s no surprise that my favourite hobbies include dining out, cooking and watching a good match!

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Accounts Executive

Lyudmyla Nikolaevna Peretyatko

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Lyudmyla is our Accounting Administrator who knows how to put a smile on anyoneโ€™s face.
Sheโ€™s friendly, optimistic and an avid traveller who loves being outdoors with her family and two dogs. Lyudmyla enjoys everything that life gives her and is always open to new experiences!

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Sales & Operations Manager

Mary Grace Lynch

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Take this wanna-be Spice Girl shopping and Iโ€™ll be your best friend forever! Travelling the world and discovering new places are my passions, but my go-to happy place will always be watching the sunset with a good book and a glass of wine in hand.

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Reservations & Groups Executive

Bethina Pace

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Iโ€™m a polyglot adventure-seeker who loves to travel with my family and friends. I love outdoor activities like swimming and skiing as much as I love being indoors doing crafts and listening to music. My favourite time of the year is Christmas, but I love meeting friends to enjoy great food and fine wine no matter the season!

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Reservations Executive

Gabby Zahra

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I love spending sunny days at the beach, enjoying the sea, swimming and trying to keep fitโ€ฆ even on colder days! I have a little ginger cat called Cookie, and when Iโ€™m not at the beach I enjoy good food with great company.

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Reservations Executive

Marie Louise Buttigieg

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I love going on long walks in winter and swimming during the summer, as much as I love trying new recipes in the kitchen and caring for my many, many houseplants. My book collection is very meaningful to me, and I would never ever throw one away!

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Groups Executive

Nelly Arnal

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Originally from France, I fell in love with Malta so much that I decided to move here. You will find me out and about, ready to guide you around all the hiking trails on the island. I am passionate about adventure and love to explore new countries spontaneously, often without much planning ahead. My motivation: we only have one life!

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Business Development Director

Claudine Ancillieri

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A dreamer by nature, Claudine believes that every morning brings with it the excitement of a new day. Some might call her bossy, but she prefers โ€˜determinedโ€™ โ€“ in fact, she even ran the New York Marathon, 10 months after giving birthโ€ฆ with a broken arm! Claudine loves vegan food and all four-legged creatures, and sheโ€™ll stop to help and dog, pig or chicken that crosses her way!

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Director of Business Development

Peter Cauchi

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I love my work, travelling, football, cars, summer days, sunsets, good food and wine โ€“ in no particular order!

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Groups Executive

Francesca Pustizzi

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Travel, music and culture are three of my passions โ€“ especially when combined into one trip! I love to help people in need, and I would like to form part of an NGO to do just that. I enjoy being in nature whenever I can, walking in the countryside, reading a book by the sea, or just waiting for the sun to set.

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Graphic Designer

Christopher Brown

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Iโ€™m originally from South Africa, and 15 years ago I moved to Malta and joined Alpine Sterling. Iโ€™ve also been a DJ for the past 13 years, and I love both of these jobs. Iโ€™m fascinated with Asia and Iโ€™ve been to India three times as a volunteer to help abandoned children, although my favourite country Iโ€™ve visited so far is Sri Lanka. I also have a love for making and baking food and Iโ€™m currently doing an online chef course. If I had to choose a favourite cuisine, it would have to be Thai but please donโ€™t make me pick just one!

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Groups Executive

Jade Doughty

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A lover of the simple things in life, Jade enjoys filling her time with good food, good music and great company. Naturally, Jade is passionate about travel and loves to discover new destinations whenever she can. Sheโ€™s also the sportiest one out of the Alpine Team, but her all-time favourite way to unwind is by watching the sunset at her favourite beach in Malta โ€“ Riviera Bay โ€“ especially when paired with a glass of wine!

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Reservations Executive

Paola Morara

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Happiest when the sun is shining, I landed in Malta in 2015 and havenโ€™t looked back. I love to spend my free time with as many friends as possible, on the beach or in the outdoors, playing racket ball or even traditional โ€˜bocciโ€™, however my favourite activity remains always - "eat & drink"! My secret dream is to travel around the world, but I might need another life to accomplish it. Iโ€™m also a keen gardener, yogi and sun-lover. Most importantly, I always find time to laughโ€ฆ โ€œla vita l'รจ bela, l'รจ bela basta avere l'ombrela!โ€

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Sales and Marketing Executive

Louise Sammut

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Louise is our creative Sales and Marketing Executive who likes to think outside of the box. Sheโ€™s someone you can always count on to get the work done, but she also knows how to relax during her downtime! Louise is a cat-lover who also enjoy travelling the world!
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