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James Ward
Founder & Director
James founded Marine Resources in 2003, drawing on his hands-on experience as a boatbuilder within the marine industry. He saw a clear need for a recruitment partner that truly understood the technical and commercial demands of the leisure marine sector. Since day one, James has remained committed to that original vision — offering expert, personalised service built on trust, integrity, and deep industry insight. His passion continues to drive the business forward, always focused on delivering exceptional results for every client and candidate.