CLYDE MARINE RECRUITMENT - Key Persons


Alicja Paluch

Job Titles:
  • Crewing Officer / Gdynia, Poland
After a few years spent at sea, Alicja first entered the world of Recruitment in the UK. Working in high pressure environments, Alicja continued to work in this field and rose to the level of Operational Manager. Deciding to return to her native Poland in 2020, Alicja joined CMR Poland and has since used her vast experience to ensure great service to our clients.

Amelia Palus

Job Titles:
  • Officer
  • Crewing Officer / Gdynia, Poland / More
Having achieved her Batchelor of Science Degree from the Maritime University in Gdynia, Amelia has onboard experience of working in the Deck Department, both as a part of the Deck Crew and the Bridge Team. This experience gives her the confidence and drive to be able to effectively recruit and manage suitable seafarers for our clients.

Angela Brady

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • CMR Director
  • Director / UK
Over the past 18 years, Angela has proven to be an integral member of CMR's management team being responsible for finances, payroll, budget forecasting and staff management. Angela was appointed as CMR Director in 2011. Within this role Angela is responsible for formulation of strategy, business development, continued staff management and financial responsibilities.

Anna Wegner-Radunska

Job Titles:
  • Officer
  • Crewing Officer / Gdynia, Poland / More
Anna began work with CMR Poland at the start of 2022. Combining her Masters degree in Sea Transportation with extensive Crew Management and Recruitment experience, Anna is a committed Crewing Officer who is currently dealing with our Oil/Gas tanker vessels.

Artis Sapegins

Job Titles:
  • Senior Crew Co - Ordinator / Riga, Latvia / More
Artis began working as a Resourcer in 2012 and has since progressed to a senior role where he is in charge of crewing for passenger and offshore supply vessels.

Caroline McMillan

Job Titles:
  • HR & QA Manager / UK
Upon leaving university, Caroline built up her general HR skill set within the Clyde Group before joining Clyde Marine Recruitment in 2010 to specialise in marine HR. Within CMR, Caroline is responsible for a spectrum of HR activities including contract development, recruitment and assessment days, managing employee relations, employee engagement and keeping abreast of employment legislation developments and ensuring the Company is adhering to legislative matters such as the MLC 2006 Convention. Caroline attained a graduate CIPD qualification in 2011 and reached Chartered status the following year which has reinforced the practical and operational aspect of her role, with a comprehensive strategic overview of HR management. She is also responsible for ensuring the Company's continued adherence to our Seafarer Manning Office Quality Assurance and ISO 9001:2015 certification which is inclusive of Regulation 1.4 of the MLC on a voluntary basis; part of these duties include annual internal audits, annual sub-contractor audits and regular document reviews.

Dace Matjasa

Job Titles:
  • Recruitment Administrator / Riga, Latvia
Dace joined our office in Riga, Latvia in 2021 and specialises in recruitment and travel bookings

Ian Livingstone - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
  • Managing Director / UK
Ian has used his experience within the marine industry to create a digital recruitment and post-employment solution (Ankaa) which addresses many issues recruiters and crew managers face within the shipping industry. In 2001, after over a year as Marine Superintendent at one of Glasgow's foremost ship managers, Ian joined the family business. Clyde Marine Recruitment was established jointly by his father and mother David Livingstone OBE, Extra Master and Sissel Livingstone in 1981.In 2008 the Clyde Group was bought out by stakeholders and Ian successfully undertook a de-merger to return the company back to Livingstone family ownership in 2010. He embarked on a major period of restructuring and investment which included consolidation of UK operations to their Glasgow headquarters and opening of a Polish branch office to complement their existing Latvian office. Ian has spent the last five years working towards a digital recruitment and post-employment solution (Ankaa) following his frustrations surrounding the many issues recruiters and crew managers face within the shipping industry.

Inta Galbalina

Job Titles:
  • Riga Office Manager / Riga, Latvia
Inta is our Office Manager in Clyde Marine Recruitment Latvia. She has been working in our Riga office since it first opened in 2004. She has progressed through various roles within the Riga office and now manages the team of five staff as well as being involved in day to day recruitment and crewing operations.

James Georgeson

Job Titles:
  • Crewing Officer / Glasgow, UK
James started his maritime career as a Harbour Watch Officer & Coastguard Rescue Officer before going to sea as a Deck Cadet. Since coming ashore in 2020 he has worked in Crew Management and obtained a Diploma in Crew Management & Agency. As well as holding a BA (Hons) in History and Archaeology, James has extensive Crew Management experience and great maritime knowledge.

Jen Fisher

Job Titles:
  • Marketing Co - Ordinator
  • Marketing Co - Ordinator / Glasgow, UK
Jen is the Marketing Coordinator for the company and has been working with us for a number of years. An experienced Marketing professional who has worked across a wide range of industries, she brings a broad range of knowledge to the team.

Kamil Polchlopek

Job Titles:
  • Payroll / Finance Administrator / Glasgow, UK
Kamil is BA (Hons) Accountancy graduate. He has previously been involved in manufacturing and renewables industries, since graduating in 2019 he started a shift towards finance related roles. His duties within Clyde Marine Recruitment include but are not limited to invoicing, recharge billing and bank reconciliation.

Katarzyna Zwegrodzka

Job Titles:
  • Finance Administrator
  • Finance Administrator / Glasgow, UK
Katarzyna, our Finance Administrator, is a recent accounting graduate with a keen eye for precision. In her role, she handles invoicing, travel recharges, and billing, contributing to the efficiency of our financial processes. Katarzyna's academic background, coupled with her prior customer service experience, brings a client-focused dimension to her role, making her an integral and friendly asset to our team.

Kinga Davies

Job Titles:
  • Marine & Crewing Manager / Glasgow, UK
Kinga has worked within various areas of the company over the last decade and is currently our Marine and Crewing Manager in which she oversees and manages various client contracts as well as ad hoc marine project work. Kinga's vast work experience is complimented by her qualification - a Diploma in Crew Management. Kinga frequently attends industry courses to keep CMR abreast of pertinent marine and legislative matters.

Kira Sharkele

Job Titles:
  • Travel & Crew Coordinator / Riga, Latvia / More
Kira joined our office in Riga, Latvia in 2018 and specialises in crewing for passenger vessels and travel bookings.

Lauren Mack

Job Titles:
  • Crewing Support Officer / Glasgow, UK
Lauren has an extensive customer service background and a BA (Hons) degree in Politics. Her role within Clyde Marine Recruitment is to ensure the smooth running of day to day enquires. While providing vital administrational support to the recruitment team, clients, and candidates.

Martin Breen

Job Titles:
  • Poland Office Manager / Gdynia, Poland
Martin has managed CMR (Poland) since early 2019, overseeing all crewing, legal, recruitment and quality operations in the Gdynia branch. Martin brings extensive marine experience to CMR, having commenced his career at sea in 1986 and progressing to the rank of Master in 2005. Latterly, Martin worked for Gibraltar Pilots before relocating to Poland with his family in 2018.

Owen Gallacher

Job Titles:
  • Finance Administrator
  • Finance Administrator / Glasgow, UK
Owen is a BA (Hons) Accountancy graduate with a great amount of customer service experience prior to joining the Finance Team in December 2023. In his role, he handles invoices, travel recharges and billing, to ensure the smooth running of financial processes.

Paula Tierney

Job Titles:
  • Crewing Officer / Glasgow, UK
Paula has over 17 years' experience within marine industry in both QHSE and Marine Personnel Office Roles. Within CMR, Paula is an integral part of the recruitment team managing day-day enquiries from clients and candidates.

Tamuka Mutandwa

Job Titles:
  • Crewing Support Officer / Glasgow, UK
Tamuka is a BA (Hons) Business Management graduate, and has worked in various customer facing roles alongside his full time studies. Tamuka has great experience in dealing with queries via telephone, email, and in person. His role within Clyde Marine Recruitment is to assist with the day to day enquires as well as supporting the recruitment team, clients, and candidates with any administration tasks that come up.

Tony McGurk

Job Titles:
  • Recruitment Consultant
  • Senior Crewing Officer / Glasgow, UK
After spending time at sea as a Third Officer, Tony joined the team as a Recruitment Consultant in September 2020. His seagoing experience provides the team with a strong sense of the practicalities of working at sea; an in-depth knowledge of vessel types and ensuring the right candidate fit for each of our clients.

Zanda Berzina

Job Titles:
  • Recruitment Consultant / Travel Administrator / Riga, Latvia
Zanda is based in our Riga office in Latvia since 2010 and specialises in Travel bookings.