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Mark Charman

CEO & Founder

About Mark

Mark is the Founder and CEO of Faststream Recruitment Group and Faststream Executive Search. With over 25 years working in specialist recruitment, he regularly speaks on the subject of maritime employment and future talent issues that the sector faces globally and has become a thought leader on recruitment within the industry. He is also a Fellow of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and advises companies on recruitment matters.

Speak to Mark about:

Executive Search
Maritime & Shipping Recruitment
Thought Leadership
Speaking Opportunities

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+44 23 8020 8700

Mark.Charman@faststream.com

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