Kelsey Purse
Director Shipping @Faststream Recruitment Group
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WORK HISTORY
Director Shipping @Faststream Recruitment Group
Southampton, GB
As Director of Faststream\'s Shipping business, my team and I work on behalf of ship owners, operators and managers to source and select the best talent across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the America\'s.In addition to this, I am the head of Faststream Executive Search business for Shipping. I specialize in connecting global maritime organizations with top-tier leadership talent. My expertise lies in identifying, attracting, and placing C-level executives and senior managers who drive strategic growth, operational excellence, and innovation.With a deep understanding of industry trends ranging from digital transformation to sustainability, I align executive search strategies with the evolving needs of the sector. I\'m committed to helping companies navigate the complexities of the modern maritime environment by delivering leadership talent that drives performance and competitive advantage. I’m particularly passionate about advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring that leadership teams reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences.Let\'s connect if you\'re looking to strengthen your leadership team in the shipping industry.
EDUCATION
Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
BSc Economics, Business Economics
The Recruitment & Employment Confederation
(FIRP) Fellow of the Recruitment Professionals
SKILLS
ABOUT KELSEY PURSE
I am a well established recruitment leader within the maritime and shipping industry. I have a proven track record in driving significant business growth, providing strategic leadership whilst striving for operational excellence and establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships internationally.Faststream Recruitment is a global people specialist in Shipping, Maritime and Energy recruitment. We operate across key maritime locations in the EMEA, Asia-Pacific and Americas, servicing our customers, both candidates and clients, across the world. Faststream Executive Search specialises in the search and selection of senior executives for the global Shipping, Maritime and Energy sectors. We partner with many of the world\'s leading employers across the Maritime, Shipping and Energy sectors. Our clients represent a wide range of businesses including ship owners, shipyards, engineers, consultancies, registries, class societies, training providers, equipment suppliers, technology firms, port agencies, law firms and P&I clubs.Our ethos is built on four key values: do it brilliantly, do it with a smile, do it with respect and do it fairly. We are passionate about people - We embrace the differences that make us all unique. Our foundations are built on thinking global and acting local. We have customers across the world and we know that not everyone is the same and should not be treated as such. I am a Fellow of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation and speak, write and train regularly on recruitment issues and advises organizations on recruitment and people matters. In addition, I am an Associate of RINA and an active member of the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA).Tel:+44••••••••72 Mob:+44••••••••71 Email: K••••••••@faststream.com
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