EXCELLENCE IN RECRUITMENT
Leading Executive Search
in Maritime & Energy
Your maritime recruitment experience starts here.
Our Heritage & Singapore Roots
Direct Search Global was founded on the belief that exceptional recruitment requires deep industry immersion, not just transactional placement. Born in Singapore — the beating heart of global maritime commerce — we built our practice from the ground up by embedding ourselves within the shipping, energy and logistics communities we serve.
Singapore gave us our edge. The citys position as the world's leading maritime hub means our consultants operate daily alongside the same operators, executives, and decision-makers that our clients need to find. That proximity creates intelligence no database can replicate.
Our Mission
To be the most trusted specialist recruiter in maritime and energy by combining proprietary talent networks, rigorous vetting, and genuine sector knowledge to deliver leaders who don't just fill roles — they transform organisations and shipping futures.
Our Vision
A world where the maritime and energy sectors never face a leadership gap. We aim to be the default partner for the world's top maritime operators, energy majors and logistics companies when the stakes are highest and the talent rarest.
Our Recruitment Process
Precision-driven methodology designed to find the right leaders for mission-critical appointments.
Brief & Discovery
We deep-dive into your organisation, culture, and the specific performance outcomes you need from this hire.
Mapping & Research
Our consultants compile a longlist from active and passive talent pools built over a decade in sector.
Screening & Vetting
Rigorous competency and psychometric interviews narrow to a curated shortlist of three to five candidates.
Client Presentations
We present fully profiled candidates with market benchmarking, assessment reports, and our recommendation.
Offer & On-boarding
We manage the offer, counter-offer and transition phases to guarantee a successful landing for both sides.
Unrivalled International Reach
When the team of Singapore's position as a global maritime financial centre is paired with our network of consultants across the UK, Middle East, Scandinavia and Australia, the result is a reach no regional firm can match.
Our international infrastructure lets us run fully confidential, cross-border searches while maintaining the speed and intimacy of a boutique firm.
Technology & Innovation
Sector expertise gets us in the room — technology is what keeps us fast once we're there. Every application that reaches Direct Search Global is parsed and scored the moment it arrives, giving our consultants an instant, explainable read on fit before they pick up the phone.
An AI assistant handles round-the-clock candidate and client queries, and every profile lives in an encrypted, continuously updated database spanning 40+ maritime hubs. Technology assists — our consultants still make every call.
Ready to find your next industry leader?
Start a confidential conversation with one of our specialist consultants today.