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.

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Martin Bennell - Group Chief Operating Officer

Martin is the Chief Operating Officer of Faststream Recruitment Group, where he leads business operations with a strategic vision and a commitment to excellence. A recruitment veteran, Martin embarked on his career in 2000 and has since become a distinguished figure in the industry. As a fellow of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, he upholds the highest standards of professional practice.

Martin's extensive experience and insights into the maritime and shipping sectors make him an invaluable asset in executive search. His ability to connect with industry leaders and understand the nuanced demands of maritime and shipping businesses ensures that he consistently delivers top-tier talent to meet clients' strategic needs. Martin's dedication to fostering strong relationships and his proactive approach to addressing market trends and challenges underscore his effectiveness in executive recruitment.

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Kelsey Purse - Director of Shipping EMEA & The Americas

Kelsey is an experienced Executive Search specialist focusing on C-Suite and Director-level positions within shipping. 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.

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Adam Graves - Director of Marine & Energy EMEA & The Americas

Adam is a seasoned Executive Search specialist focused on C-Suite and Director-level positions within the marine, shipbuilding and energy sectors.

Adam excels in sourcing and securing elite executive talent, providing trusted advice and valuable insights to organisations ranging from new start-ups to large corporations. His deep understanding of the marine, shipbuilding, and energy sectors enables him to deliver bespoke recruitment solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client.

As a Fellow of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (FIRP), Adam upholds the highest standards of professionalism and ethics in recruitment. In addition, Adam holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, which underpins his understanding of human behaviour and enhances his ability to identify and recruit top talent.

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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.

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Jonathan Pearse - Head of Executive Search - Shipping - EMEA & The Americas

Jonathan is a recruitment veteran with over 17 years of headhunting, recruiting and market mapping experience at a senior level. Having worked in the shipping sector for the last seven 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.

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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 discrete and personal manner.