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John Pittalis

Head of Marketing & Communications AAL Shipping (AAL)

John Pittalis, Head of Marketing & Communications, AAL Shipping (AAL) John Pittalis is Head of Marketing & Communications at AAL Shipping (AAL) and supports its global business development activities - a role he has held since joining the company in 2014. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.

John also serves as Head of Marketing & Communications for Schoeller Holdings Limited, an international group with ownership interests across the maritime, aviation, hospitality, and digital development sectors, of which AAL is a proud member.

Prior to joining AAL, John ran a strategic marketing agency, providing consultancy services to clients in ship management, financial services, and fast-moving consumer goods. He began his career at Shandwick in London, delivering press office and crisis communications consultancy to clients including a major UK ferry operator and a South of England port operator.

His published thesis on Recession Marketing led to guest lecturer invitations for both graduate and postgraduate university students in the UK and overseas.


Education Day Sessions

Fireside Chat: Becoming Industry Ready: The Unwritten Rules of Building Your Professional Reputation

Hear directly from industry professionals in this fast-paced fireside chat, exploring the practical advice rarely taught in the classroom. From making a strong first impression and approaching employers with confidence, to avoiding common mistakes and building your professional reputation, gain practical insights to help you take your first steps into the industry.

Thursday 19 November 13:30 - 14:00 NextWave Education Day

Add to calendar 11/19/2026 13:30 11/19/2026 14:00 Fireside Chat: Becoming Industry Ready: The Unwritten Rules of Building Your Professional Reputation Hear directly from industry professionals in this fast-paced fireside chat, exploring the practical advice rarely taught in the classroom. From making a strong first impression and approaching employers with confidence, to avoiding common mistakes and building your professional reputation, gain practical insights to help you take your first steps into the industry. NextWave Education Day Asia/Shanghai