HYDRO ENERGY GROUP

OUR SENIOR LEADERSHIP

BENJAMIN BURNS

CEO

CEO and business leader, Ben has over 19 years of recruitment experience. He has lived and worked extensively in the Middle East and has a global network of clients. Ben operates as a hands-on CEO and is still actively recruiting in Hydro’s core sectors. A business leader who engages with the market to better service the ever-expanding energy arena.

NICK GORDON

INVESTMENT DIRECTOR

A successful 20-year career in the recruitment industry was made possible by the entrepreneur’s unrelenting ambition, excitement, and ability to turn ambitious ideas into reality. His drive to produce results comes from assembling outstanding teams. He has created and nurtured a number of talented, skilled, and committed teams that have produced high achievers who are energised and highly driven.

CHRIS GIRDLESTONE

DIRECTOR

Chris has been working in the Hydrographic Survey and Offshore Energy Sector for over a decade.  Having a background in environmental sciences and continuing his education in Hydrographic Surveying, he is passionate about providing the best possible service and experience for clients and candidates and ensuring the business continues to build upon its sustainable and carbon neutral pledges.

THOMAS ISHAM

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - OFFSHORE OPERATIONS

Tom holds a 1st degree from Portsmouth university in the studies of Geological Hazards. Tom’s recruitment background has seen him work extensively within the offshore arena and seen him place contractors in no fewer than 16 countries. Calm under pressure and always forward thinking, key skills that make him the ideal leader within the offshore sector.

NICOLE SHELLARD

DIVISIONAL MANAGER

With a wealth of experience having worked for 15 years at one of the world’s largest multinational oilfield services companies, Nicole has supervisory experience, national compensation trends and key recruitment legislation including AWR, as well as handling work permit applications. Nicole is highly-experienced and has a proven track record in the energy recruitment sector.

JAMES FORDHAM

FINANCE MANAGER

James has been a key part of our team by helping Hydro Energy Group to become one of the leading energy specific recruitment businesses in the UK. He brings with him an appreciation of hard work and deep understanding that offers insights and financial advice that will allow the Hydro Energy Group to make the best business decisions for the company.

TARA MATTHEWS

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

Tara is an experienced professional in the offshore recruiting industry and a focused executive with a passion for business strategy & entrepreneurship, ensuring that all employees in different offices are actively involved & happy. She helps the company to build positive relationships with clients, and has the ability to gather & guide the people around her.

ABIGAIL AMES

GROUP MARKETING
MANAGER

Having worked as head of operations at the UK’s No.1 Social selling & Training company Abigail brings with her a wealth of marketing and operations knowledge and experience. Abigail manages our marketing campaigns, social media, and internal marketing strategies.



GEORGIA WRIGHT

RESOURCING SPECIALIST

Georgia is our resourcing specialist & has a wealth of knowledge in customer care from time in the hospitality industry. Having spent several years sailing Europe Georgia she has learnt attentiveness, anticipation, resourcefulness, patience, prioritisation and a great deal of respect for the oceans! All key skills make her a great asset to our Hydro family.