Maritime & Shipping Executive Search Team
We understand the unique challenges and opportunities within the maritime and shipping sectors when it comes to executive search. Our dedicated executive search team is committed to connecting you with top-tier talent, ensuring your organisation is led by individuals who can drive growth, innovation, and operational excellence.
With a deep understanding of the maritime and shipping landscape, our team leverages extensive industry knowledge and a vast network of professionals to identify and attract the best candidates. We are here to help you find the perfect fit.
Meet the experts who are ready to support your journey to success in the maritime and shipping industry.
Mark Charman - CEO & Founder
Mark is a highly experienced Executive Search professional with a specialised focus on C-Suite roles within the global maritime and shipping sectors. His expertise extends beyond the identification and acquisition of top executive talent; Mark is also a distinguished advisor in designing search strategies and advising on Senior Executive reward.
With over 30 years in specialist recruitment, Mark combines a wealth of industry knowledge with a deep understanding of market dynamics.
His thought leadership in maritime and shipping recruitment is widely recognised, reflecting his commitment to advancing best practices and innovative strategies in the field.
Kelsey Purse - Director - EMEA & The Americas
Kelsey is an experienced Executive Search specialist focusing on C-Suite and Director-level positions within shipping and maritime. Her extensive expertise spans key regions including the UK, Europe, the Middle East & Africa and the Americas regions.
Beyond her expertise in identifying and securing top executive talent, Kelsey provides invaluable strategic guidance in shipping recruitment, offering nuanced insights that drive organisational success.
With over a decade of experience, Kelsey has developed a deep understanding of the sector's unique demands and challenges. She is an active member of WISTA UK, where she leverages her knowledge to shape industry best practices and foster professional development.
Lorenzo Agatiello - Director of Asia-Pacific
Lorenzo is the Director of Faststream Recruitment Pte Ltd, spearheading business operations in the Asia-Pacific region from Singapore. With a distinguished recruitment career beginning in 2004, Lorenzo brings a wealth of expertise across diverse industries and sectors.
Lorenzo is renowned for his strategic, results-driven approach to executive search, consistently delivering top-tier talent that aligns with his clients' strategic goals. He provides invaluable insights into adjusting people strategies to navigate market conditions, economic fluctuations, and skill shortages, ensuring his clients remain competitive.
His commitment to excellence and strategic vision makes him an indispensable partner in executive search.
Jonathan Pearse - Head of Executive Search - EMEA & The Americas
Jonathan is a recruitment veteran with over 20 years of headhunting, recruiting and market mapping experience at a senior level. Having worked in the shipping sector for the last 10 years, Jonathan has been regularly involved in and now specialises in finding executive-level talent for international shipping organisations.
His international network spans commercial, technical and specialist skill sets across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas.
He is committed to recruiting the very best talent in a discrete and personal manner, utilising the relationships and knowledge he has acquired in his time with Faststream Recruitment and Faststream Executive Search.
We are experts in Executive Search and specialise in the search, recruitment and selection of senior executives and directors for the global Maritime, Shipping and Energy sectors.
We partner with all types and sizes of business across the Maritime, Shipping and Energy sectors, recruiting for the full C-suite, senior executives and difficult-to-source specialist skill sets.
We use our specialist sector knowledge and our extensive head-hunting experience to find the people you need. We are committed to recruiting the very best talent in a discreet and personal manner.
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