Helga Ellul, the former CEO of Playmobil Malta, stands as a beacon of leadership, embodying the delicate balance between a thriving career and a fulfilling family life. In this in-depth interview, Ellul shares her journey, offering invaluable insights into leadership, work-life balance, and cultural adaptation that have shaped her remarkable career and personal life.
Helga Ellul shared these insights with IGNITE, an IDEA Group initiative featuring interviews with Malta’s leading entrepreneurs
For Ellul, a mother of two and grandmother of five, her greatest achievements lie in successfully managing both a high-powered professional career and a nurturing family life. When asked about her secret to this impressive balancing act, Ellul credits her German background and the discipline it instilled in her.
“It’s not easy,” Ellul admits, “but being originally German, I’m used to being very disciplined.” This discipline manifests in a strict separation of work and family time. “During the week, it was work, trying to always …