Aaron is a dedicated Recruitment Consultant at Spinnaker, having joined the team in February 2023. He collaborates closely with Matthew Cornelius and Megan Fox on the Commercial Desk, leveraging his extensive network of clients, which includes major shipowners, operators, brokerages, commodity groups, and oil majors. Aaron specialises in various roles within the commercial sector, focusing on positions such as Operations Manager, Chartering Manager, and Laytime Manager, with a particular emphasis on the broking space.
Since joining Spinnaker, Aaron has been instrumental in enhancing an established desk, specifically by developing the brokerage sector. His strong business development skills have enabled him to cultivate new and existing client relationships, contributing to the growth and success of the division.
With a career spanning 20 years, Aaron brings a wealth of experience to the team. He spent the first decade of his career in financial services before transitioning into recruitment, where he specialised in Compliance, Financial Crime, Risk, and M&A across the UK and USA. His commitment to excellence in business development has earned him recognition, including an award for his achievements and the title of "Rookie of the Year."
Outside of his professional endeavours, Aaron is a qualified youth football coach and a passionate Arsenal Football fan. He enjoys travelling and has lived in Spain and Poland, experiences that have enriched his perspective and understanding of diverse cultures.
These include positions such as Bunker Trader, Chartering Manager, Commercial Operator, Demurrage Manager, Freight Trader, Laytime Manager, Operations Manager, Post Fixture Operator, Shipbroker, Vessel Operator, and Voyage Manager. Each of these roles plays a critical part in the operational and commercial success of maritime businesses, and our expertise ensures we connect the right professionals with the right opportunities.
Delivering tailored recruitment solutions across all major shipping hubs, including Connecticut and Houston (USA), Copenhagen (Denmark), Dubai, Hong Kong, London (UK), Mumbai (India), Oslo (Norway), and Singapore.
Aaron was very clear and very professional during the interview process. He always kept me up to date and gave me feedback. I was very happy overall.