The Beginning: Sanondaf Disinfection
The founders’ first major venture together was Sanondaf Disinfection, a company created to address a critical healthcare need: the treatment and prevention of MRSA infections in Maltese hospitals.
OUR PEOPLE
The Minds Behind Luminu
Elena Ramirez
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Amit Patel
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Li Wei
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Daniel Rodriquez
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Fatima Hassan
Head of Customer Experience
Jonah Smith
Senior Product Manager
Sanondaf rapidly gained recognition for its innovative and effective disinfection solutions, leading to international expansion. Over a period of 10 years, the company grew into an international franchise operating in 14 different countries.
In 2021, following its successful global expansion, Mark Vassallo and Jason Degiorgio sold the majority stake of Sanondaf Disinfection to international investors, marking a significant milestone and reinforcing their ability to build scalable, international businesses.
The Next Generation Driving Growth
The founders’ children — Nicky Vassallo, Luke Degiorgio, and Andrea Degiorgio — play a central role in driving the group forward, bringing fresh energy, modern business practices, and long-term vision.
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Luke Degiorgio leads operations, ensuring efficiency, structure, and scalability across the group’s companies.
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Andrea Degiorgio, as Financial Controller, oversees financial strategy, governance, and sustainable growth.
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Nicky Vassallo focuses on business development, identifying new opportunities, partnerships, and avenues for expansion.
Together, they form the driving force behind the group’s ongoing development, ensuring continuity, innovation, and future-focused leadership.