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Marketing in Maritime, the specialist networking community for marketing and communications professionals in the marine and energy sectors, has appointed an Advisory Board to guide the next phase of its evolution.

Featuring pioneering experts from across the maritime and marketing industries, the Advisory Board has been created to provide advice and guidance as Marketing in Maritime expands its event activity and prepares to launch a learning and professional development platform to help marketers at every stage of their career.

Advisory Board members

The Marketing in Maritime Advisory Board members are:

  • Nick Chubb, Owner & Founder, Thetius
  • Andrew Davis, Digital Marketing & AI Trainer, Talk Dygital
  • Anna Garcia, Director of Communications, WinGD
  • Cathy Hodge, Co-founder & COO, Smart Maritime Network
  • Chris Morley, Director of Maritime & Logistics, Informa Markets
  • Knut Natvig, VP Corporate Communications, Marlink
  • Nicolas Papados, Group Director Marketing & Business Development, Columbia Group
  • Mark Warner, Content & Communications Director, Lloyd’s Register

Networking events for marketers

Andy Ford, Marketing in Maritime Director, says, "Marketing in Maritime was founded by Wake Media in 2018 to facilitate networking events for marketers and it has always attracted great interest from industry professionals across the globe who often work in isolation or in small teams and seek knowledge and support from their peers."

He adds, "It’s now time to take the next step and establish Marketing in Maritime as an educational, as well as community-driven platform and the Advisory Board members will help to steer that aim to a reality."

Impactful change across the maritime world

Marketing in Maritime’s growth is thanks to the generous support of its strategic partners

Nicolas Papados, Group Director Marketing & Business Development at Columbia Group, says, "Joining the Marketing in Maritime Advisory Board is an exciting opportunity to push the boundaries of maritime marketing."

He adds, "I’m passionate about using creative strategies to transform how we connect, engage, and shape the future of the industry. Together, we’ll redefine the narrative and drive impactful change across the maritime world."

Marketing in Maritime’s growth

Marketing in Maritime will have a tradeshow presence for the first time at the upcoming Nor-Shipping exhibition, with a MiMLounge providing a wind-down and networking space for marketers attending the event and an evening reception at Aker Brygge.

Marketing in Maritime’s growth is thanks to the generous support of its strategic partners: Bray Leino, Oakwood, Risk4Sea and Bureau Veritas, and a range of sponsors and media partners which include Seatrade Maritime.

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