Market forces and technology are pushing shipping and logistics companies to rethink the way they operate.
Defining decarbonisation goals, developing alternative fuels and pursuing rapid digitalisation have all become strategic imperatives.
HC Group partners a wide range of transportation and logistics companies, providing access to next-generation talent across a range of sector and functional specialisms.
Sector Coverage
- Tankers
- Dry Bulk
- Gas Carriers
- Chemicals
- Ports
Functional Coverage
- Executive Management
- Operational Management
- Commercial Management
- Chartering
- S&P
- Procurement
- Corporate Functions
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 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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HC Group acts as a specialist shipping headhunter, supporting employers through executive search and recruitment while advising candidates across commercial, operational and leadership shipping roles.
Roles include executive and operational management, commercial leaders, chartering professionals, sale and purchase (S&P) specialists, procurement leaders and corporate functions.
HC Group recruits across tankers, dry bulk, gas carriers, chemicals and ports within global shipping and logistics markets.