Team: Advisory Board

  • John Lobo-Pires

    John Lobo-Pires

    John joined Virgin Atlantic in 2001 as Cabin Crew and worked through the ranks to Flight Service Manager. In 2009 he became a Cabin Safety Training Instructor and since 2023 has been the Manager – Cabin Operations & Training. John is responsible for the Ops Manuals B and D, as well as standard operating and…

  • Brett Dale-Heaps
  • Mike Pearson

    Mike Pearson

    A master mariner with almost 40 years of international experience working with some of the most respected names in the port, maritime and offshore construction sectors. 10 years at sea before being seconded ashore into container ship operations management. He has extensive experience in maritime management systems and risk and holds an MSc and MBA.…

  • Katharine Sanger

    Katharine Sanger

    Katharine started flying from Southend Airport where she completed her PPL in 2010. She then undertook a modular route for her ATPL training and started her commercial career in 2017 on the A320.

  • Jack Prendergast

    Jack Prendergast

    Jack is a Master 500gt and OOW Unlimited with Dangerous Cargo endorsement. He is currently the Master of a towing vessel with experience of working in several large UK ports

  • Dean Whitson

    Dean Whitson

    Dean is a professional yachtsman with 9 years of experience, specialising in motoryachts ranging between 60-80 metres. Throughout his career, he has been fortunate to gain extensive experience in challenging environments. With great fortune he has sailed across all the oceans and visited every continent in his career. He currently holds the position of Chief…

  • Anshul Kapoor

    Anshul Kapoor

    Captain Anshul is a Master working on container vessels and has a passion for improving maritime safety.

  • Viji Kurien

    Viji Kurien

    Viji has over 30 years’ experience in the maritime industry, including more than 20 years as a Chief Engineer on various vessel types and ashore.

  • Caleb Danladi

    Caleb Danladi

    Capt. Caleb Danladi is an experienced Master Mariner, highly skilled in Marine Operations, Port operations, Ship Management, and Offshore Operations, with more than 15 years’ experience in Maritime environment. Caleb Danladi worked both onboard LNG Tankers and Ashore as Assistant Marine Operations Superintendent before Starting a career as offshore Marine Terminal Mooring Master Pilot. He…

  • Elegene Elevado

    Elegene Elevado

    Elegene started his maritime education in John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University – Arevalo Inc. under the Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation Program. He is a member of the 802nd Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Unit – Arevalo and designated as Intelligence Officer (N2) during the 2022-2023 Academic Year. A consistent Dean’s lister and…

  • Nicholas Iodice

    Nicholas Iodice

    Nicholas is an accomplished Marine and Safety Manager, overseeing the operations of 6 container vessels from Dublin, Ireland. With a career spanning over a decade in shipping, serving as a Navigational Officer on container ships and advancing through roles that underscore his expertise in maritime safety, vessel management, and compliance with international regulations. His dedication…

  • Michael Walsh

    Michael Walsh

    I started my seafaring career in 2003 as a relief steward on a Ro-Pax ferry, working during the holidays while I studied for my marine engineering degree. I did my cadetship on oil and gas tankers and gained my OOW ticket in 2007. After a short stint in the cruise industry, I began working on…