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Interview with Marine Resources CEO and Founder James Ward

by Mark Jardine 18 Jan 2022 13:00 UTC
Mark Jardine interviews Marine Resources CEO and Founder James Ward © Pres McCarthy

The marine industry has boomed since the pandemic as more people discover the benefits of being out on the water, leading to dramatic shift in the jobs market.

James Ward has been at the forefront of marine recruitment for 18 years and tells us more about how things are changing and some of the great opportunities that the marine industry can provide in sales, marketing, design, engineering and operational services.

Find out more at www.marineresources.co.uk

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