John Pittalis
Head of Marketing & Communications
About
John Pittalis is Head of Marketing & Communications at AAL Shipping (AAL), 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, 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.
Sessions (2)
Sessions featuring John Pittalis at Breakbulk Global Shipper Network
The Talent Gap
The session highlights a critical talent gap in the maritime and supply chain industries, driven by rapid growth, digital advancements, and evolving workforce expectations. To address this, the focus is on creating a larger, digitally savvy talent pool through collaboration between institutions and industry, ensuring the next generation is equipped with the necessary skills and domain knowledge.
Fleet Under Pressure: Capacity, Costs, and the Crew Crisis
This panel session explores the pressures reshaping vessel supply, crew costs, and project cargo flows, focusing on the Arabian Gulf, Red Sea, and the impact of political instability and tariff shocks. Panelists discussed challenges in planning due to geopolitical factors and market volatility, emphasizing the need for adaptability and strategic investment in new, sustainable technologies.