Market dynamics and technological change are reshaping the shipping and logistics sector, driving new operating models across global energy and commodities markets.
HC Group supports organisations through retained executive search and talent strategy, helping to build and strengthen teams across global commodities recruitment and maritime markets as companies respond to decarbonisation, digitalisation and evolving supply chain requirements.
Sector Coverage
- Tankers
- Dry Bulk
- Gas Carriers
- Chemicals
- Ports
Functional Coverage
- Executive Management
- Operational Management
- Commercial Management
- Chartering
- S&P
- Procurement
- Corporate Functions
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HC Group are a breed apart. We have worked with them on several business-critical mandates, and they have consistently demonstrated that they are more than just recruitment consultants; they are a genuine recruitment and advisory partner.
Our Shipping & Logistics Consultants
Victoria Todd
Abu DhabiVictoria joined HC Group in 2019 and works within the EMEA Liquid Fuels practice.
Andrew Watson
São PauloAndrew joined HC Group in 2015 and is responsible for managing Latin America.
Alexander Walsh
SingaporeAlex joined HC Group in 2023 and is a Portfolio Director working within the Energy practice in Singapore.
Jonathan Kimura
São PauloJonathan joined HC Group in 2021 and is focused on the commodities and natural resources in Brazil.
Joseph Kulbeth
HoustonJoseph joined HC Group in 2022 and is responsible for the Liquid Fuels & Chemicals practice in Houston.
Premesha McDonald (nee Motha)
SingaporePremesha joined HC Group in 2015 and is a Portfolio Director working within the Metals & Minerals practice in Singapore.
Thomas Webster
LondonThomas joined HC Group in 2026 as Head of European and US Shipping.
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Frequently Asked Questions
HC Group partners with clients and candidates across the shipping and logistics sector to deliver retained search solutions for senior leadership and specialist roles. The practice supports organisations operating in global maritime and logistics markets as they navigate changing trade flows, regulatory requirements and operational complexity, including demand across trading recruitment and commercial shipping functions.
HC Group recruits executive and senior‑level roles across shipping and logistics businesses, including leadership positions, commercial and chartering professionals, operations and fleet management roles, sale and purchase specialists, procurement leaders, and senior technical and corporate functions.
Traders in shipping and logistics markets manage the movement and trade of commodities across global supply chains. They coordinate transportation, freight and storage, analyse market conditions, and manage risk, supporting commodity trading, shipping logistics, freight markets and global distribution in international energy and commodities markets.