Maritime recruitment specialist Faststream appointed a new Vice President to manage its team of recruitment specialists in the USA. Tamara Ellis, a former senior employee with Ranstad, the world’s second largest staffing organisation, will be responsible for developing Faststream’s growing presence in the Maritime, Oil & Gas and Logistics markets throughout the Americas. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Ellis has both management and hands-on recruiting experience within US and global staffing organisations. “Tamara is an outstanding catch for Faststream’s US business," said Faststream’s Group CEO Mark Charman. “This is an exciting opportunity to develop a well-established and respected business," said Ellis.