Accelerating Growth: How Faststream Executive Search Secured a CHRO for a Scaling Business
Business Type: Technology company specialising in advanced energy solutions for the maritime and heavy industry sectors
Location: London, UK
Key Stakeholders: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Executive Search Consultant: Mark Charman, CEO & Founder, Faststream
When a fast-growing technology company in the maritime and heavy industrial sectors needed a strategic HR leader, they turned to Faststream Recruitment. Its CEO was already familiar with Mark Charman, CEO and Founder, through industry events and thought leadership articles shared within the senior executive network.
With an urgent need for an experienced Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to guide their expanding team, they sought Faststream's expertise to find the right leader—quickly and effectively.
Key Need
Our client is on a steep growth track and is growing its headcount rapidly. Whilst they already have an established Human Resources (HR) administration function they needed the strategic input of an experienced Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to help take the business to the next level.
The Challenge
Our primary challenge was identifying a highly qualified candidate who not only met our client’s complex and specific requirements but could also join the business immediately.
Given the urgency of the need, it was crucial to find someone with the right experience and skill set to seamlessly integrate into the company, understand its unique culture, and contribute to its strategic growth without delay.
Solution
Through a series of meetings, Mark Charman had with our client's CEO, we were able to gain an in-depth understanding of our client's plans and a deep understanding of how a top-flight CHRO could positively impact their business.
Due to the immediacy of the need to recruit, there was no time to run a lengthy search process and Mark was able to recommend a highly suitable candidate who was well known to us and if successful could start straight away.
Following a careful two-stage interview process our client decided that the candidate was well suited to their requirements.
We agreed that the Chief Human Resources Officer would initially be employed on an interim basis which would give both parties the opportunity to make sure they were the right fit for each other.
The interim period has now been successfully completed and our Chief Human Resources Officer has now accepted permanent employment with our client.
Results
The appointed Chief Human Resources Officer is a seasoned professional with a wealth of knowledge and experience gained from working in large multinationals and SMEs globally. Having considerable maritime experience has allowed them to quickly make a difference to our client's business.
Find out more about how we can help you with Executive Search
Call one of our Executive Search teams or complete your details in the form below:
Latest Insights
View All Insights
Why Targeting the Right People Matters More Than Reaching the Most People In Maritime Recruitment
Many businesses fall into the trap of thinking that the more people they reach, the better their maritime recruitment results will be. It is a natural assumption, after all, wider exposure should m...
How the ‘Everything Now’ Era is Reshaping Maritime Recruitment
We live in an era of instant gratification, where technology has conditioned us to expect immediate results, from same-day deliveries to on-demand streaming. This shift in expectations isn’t just a...
Singapore Maritime Recruitment Market Update – Spring 2025
Singapore Maritime Week, back in March, not only celebrated the sector’s ongoing innovation and resilience but also underscored some of the persistent and emerging challenges faced by maritime empl...
How HR Leaders in Maritime Can Improve Slow Internal Decision-Making
Slow decision-making is a hidden obstacle that many maritime businesses struggle with particularly when it comes to hiring, workforce planning, and operational decisions. Whether it’s a lengthy app...
How Leaders Can Help Employees Build More Discipline in the Workplace
Great leaders shape behaviours. One of the most valuable traits a leader can instil in their team is discipline. While talent and motivation play a role in success, consistency, focus, and structur...
How to Measure Internal Hiring Success in Maritime
Hiring in the maritime industry is about securing the right talent to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations. Whether hiring for ship management, crewing, technical, or shore-based roles,...
Expanding Globally? How Maritime Leaders Can Stay Compliant
For maritime leaders, international expansion offers exciting growth opportunities but it also comes with workforce complexities. Hiring across multiple jurisdictions means navigating a web of visa...
Why Discipline, Not Motivation, Drives Career Growth
Success in any career is not just about talent, ambition, or luck. It is about discipline. In the maritime and shipping sectors, the professionals who achieve long-term career growth are those who ...
Just released: Global Ship Operators Employment Report 2025
We are pleased to launch the Global Ship Operators Employment Report 2025, our most comprehensive look yet into the real thoughts, motivations, and concerns of ship operators worldwide. With insigh...
Scaling Your Maritime Workforce with RPO: A Flexible Approach to Hiring
The maritime industry is constantly evolving, market fluctuations, regulatory changes, and shifting project demands mean that companies must remain agile. Yet, when it comes to hiring, many maritim...
The Future of Maritime Work: Permanent versus Contract Recruitment
The maritime industry is evolving, and so is its workforce. Traditional permanent roles have long been the backbone of maritime businesses, but in recent years, contract recruitment has been on the...
AI, Automation and the Future of Maritime Jobs: Why Human Skills Still Matter
AI is reshaping the maritime industry at an unprecedented pace. From predictive maintenance and autonomous shipping to AI-driven recruitment and workforce optimisation, technology is making operati...