New Business Manager Appointed at Marketing in Maritime to Steer Next Chapter
13 November 2025
Marketing in Maritime, the specialist networking and development community for marketing and communications professionals in the marine and energy sectors, has appointed Kae-Ley Brann to a new role of Business Manager.
Kae-Ley joins at a pivotal time in the Marketing in Maritime journey, as it prepares to embark on an ambitious new chapter as a community-led professional development platform. As Business Manager, Kae-Ley will steer the evolution of Marketing in Maritime’s new ‘MiMbership’ programme, online resource hub and an expanded calendar of live and online events.
Kae-Ley joins after a successful tenure as Marketing Manager of Heads Resourcing Group, where she led the integration of marketing strategies across the group’s three brands.
Andy Ford, Marketing in Maritime Director, says, “Marketing in Maritime is transforming into a bigger and bolder initiative and to accelerate our plans, I’m excited to welcome Kae-Ley as our new Business Manager. Following the appointment of Marketing in Maritime’s Advisory Board earlier this year, Kae-Ley’s energy and passion will help to make our vision for its future a reality.”
Kae-Ley joins Marketing in Maritime with a strong sense of community and advocacy for the industry, stemming from her time spent supporting initiatives such as the 1851 Trust STEM Crew Maritime Roadshow, where she supported the aspirations of young people across the UK.
Kae-Ley says of her appointment, “The opportunity to drive Marketing in Maritime as it enters a new phase and to help grow this fantastic community is truly an honour. It’s an initiative shaped by the industry, so I look forward to getting to know the community and to working closely with our sponsors and partners to take Marketing in Maritime to the next level.”
At the heart of Marketing in Maritime is a global community of dynamic and ideas-driven industry professionals, and this ‘MiMCrowd’ is invited to have their say on its evolving future direction. To provide input on the road ahead, complete the feedback survey here.
Marketing in Maritime is an industry collaborative, supported in 2025 by strategic partners Bray Leino, Oakwood Agency, Bureau Veritas and Safety4Sea.
Marketing in Maritime Appoints Advisory Board to Steer Next Phase of Industry Community
22 May 2025
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 leading 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.
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
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. 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.”
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. 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 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.
To find out more about Marketing in Maritime, visit the MiMLounge at Nor-Shipping in Hall E, stand E04-46 or the website www.mimcrowd.com.
About Marketing in Maritime
Marketing in Maritime is a professional community united by a passion for powerful marketing in the rapidly-changing maritime sector. The network introduces maritime marketeers to leading practitioners from the wider business-to-business and consumer sectors, creating a platform for learning, sharing ideas, professional development and mentorship. A Wake Media initiative, Marketing in Maritime was founded in the UK in 2018.