Dr. Ruth Spiteri Longhurst joined BOV in 2002 and was appointed Group Company Secretary in April 2016. During her employment within BOV she occupied the positions of Head Legal Advice and Executive Head Compliance Unit. Dr Spiteri Longhurst is also the Company Secretary of MAPFRE MSV Life p.l.c., BOV Asset Management Limited and BOV Fund Services Limited.

Dr. Spiteri Longhurst graduated with a Doctor of Law from the University of Malta in 2001 and obtained a Master of Arts in Financial Services in 2004.