Our story
For over 25 years, Norstar has built a reputation for success rooted in ethical business practices and employee well-being. We garnered a reputation for excellence in crew management, ensuring a highly skilled workforce within the maritime industry. In 2022, we embarked on a new chapter, leveraging our established training and recruitment infrastructure to tackle two critical challenges: the global shortage of skilled workers, and the need to provide employment opportunities for Myanmar’s workforce. We focus on sectors that, like maritime, demand the highest professional standards. Our current emphasis lies in hospitality and healthcare, where skilled individuals are essential for exceptional service. We act as a bridge between skilled professionals from Myanmar and businesses seeking excellence. We maintain the highest integrity and ethical standards throughout the entire recruitment process, ensuring a positive experience for both employers and candidates.
our mission
To empower the people of Myanmar by connecting them with meaningful employment opportunities abroad. We believe in the power of "Business as a Force for Good," and operate with a sustainable and ethical for-profit model.
our vision
To be the leading provider of Myanmar talent to the global marketplace, driven by our commitment to ethical practices.
Our Mission
To empower the people of Myanmar by connecting them with meaningful employment opportunities abroad. We believe in the power of “Business as a Force for Good,” and operate with a sustainable and ethical for-profit model.
Our Vision
To be the leading provider of Myanmar talent to the global marketplace, driven by our commitment to ethical practices.
Our Values
Our Team
Tom Bonehill
Managing Director, Norstar Group, Singapore
Tom co-leads Norstar Group alongside his brother Chris. With a strong presence in the region since 1993, Tom’s leadership has been instrumental in Norstar’s growth across Southeast Asia. He spearheaded the establishment of Norstar’s Myanmar office, a key market for connecting skilled maritime talent. Tom’s deep understanding of the recruitment landscape ensures Norstar Global Recruitment offers tailored solutions for both companies and candidates.
Chris Bonehill
Managing Director, Norstar Group, USA
Chris has over 35 years of experience in shipping. He founded Norstar in 1998 as a UK-based ship brokerage firm and led its expansion into diversified maritime activities, including ship owning and management. Chris has facilitated global deals worth billions of dollars and maintains deep industry relationships. With extensive experience in capital raising and debt finance, he is driving Norstar’s continued expansion and 100% sustainability mission, focusing on strategic partnerships in green transportation, energy, and infrastructure.
Ye Thiha
Managing Director, Norstar Global Recruitment, Myanmar
Thiha began his career with Norstar in 2011 as an accounting professional for Norstar Ship Management. After earning a Special Diploma in Shipping Operations in 2014, he transitioned to Norstar’s Ship Operations Department in Singapore. From 2015 to 2018, Thiha led Norstar’s expansion in Myanmar as General Manager of the Yangon office, Norstar Crew Management Ltd. With an extensive business network and a keen focus on new business development in Myanmar, Thiha now serves as the Business Development Director at Norstar’s Myanmar office.
Peter Crowhurst
Senior Adviser, Norstar Global Recruitment, Myanmar
Peter is a seasoned CEO and business leader with vast expertise in hospitality and real estate investment, having held key roles in the UK, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Myanmar. As the former head of real estate asset management for Yoma Strategic Holdings and CEO of the British Chamber of Commerce Myanmar, he brings a wealth of experience in asset management, international business development, and strategic growth. His leadership at NGR is characterized by his global perspective and proven track record in fostering business success across diverse markets.
Mazen Al-Rahim
Managing Director, Norstar Global Recruitment, Middle East
Mazen brings over 30 years of experience in petrochemicals, manufacturing, risk management, project management, and supply chain. He has held senior roles at SABIC, including Operations Manager at KEMYA, chair of the SABIC logistics committee, and head of SSCS. Mazen led supply chain teams for major projects like the Gulf Coast Growth Venture with ExxonMobil and the GUMBO project with South Louisiana Methanol. Before joining Norstar, he was the Executive Director of SABIC Supply Chain Sourcing & Excellence. At Norstar Global Recruitment, Mazen supports and coordinates operations across the Middle East.
Ken Hasui
Representative, Norstar Global Recruitment, Japan
Ken began his career at a major trading house in Japan, gaining extensive experience in the shipping industry, vessel contracting, and ship finance. His international roles include management in the UK and corporate planning for a joint venture in India that produced commercial vehicles. Holding a degree in Corporate Law from Waseda University and a Real Estate Broker license in Japan, Ken is passionate about supporting individuals seeking opportunities in Japan. He aims to facilitate connections that help others thrive in the Japanese market through his work at NGR.
Yuri Torii
Representative, Norstar Global Recruitment, Singapore
Yuri brings a unique blend of experience to her role at NGR, having started her career in paediatrics nursing in Japan before transitioning to recruitment consultancy in Singapore, where she excelled in business development for Japanese clients. As a Representative at NGR, she is dedicated to expanding the company’s reach in the Japanese market, leveraging her background and her Bachelor of Nursing Science from St. Luke’s International University, along with her Certificate of Employment Intermediaries (CEI). Yuri’s goal is to drive growth by securing new Japanese clients and enhancing NGR’s global recruitment network.
Our Values
Values are ideals that shape our company’s culture.
Our values are reflected in how we run our business and our ethics in dealing with our stakeholders.
Integrity
Quality
Accountability
Community
Pride
Resilience
Our Team
Tom Bonehill
Managing Director, Norstar Group, Singapore
Tom co-leads Norstar Group alongside his brother Chris. With a strong presence in the region since 1993, Tom’s leadership has been instrumental in Norstar’s growth across Southeast Asia. He spearheaded the establishment of Norstar’s Myanmar office, a key market for connecting skilled maritime talent. Tom’s deep understanding of the recruitment landscape ensures Norstar Global Recruitment offers tailored solutions for both companies and candidates.
Chris Bonehill
Managing Director, Norstar Group, USA
Chris has over 35 years of experience in shipping. He founded Norstar in 1998 as a UK-based ship brokerage firm and led its expansion into diversified maritime activities, including ship owning and management. Chris has facilitated global deals worth billions of dollars and maintains deep industry relationships. With extensive experience in capital raising and debt finance, he is driving Norstar’s continued expansion and 100% sustainability mission, focusing on strategic partnerships in green transportation, energy, and infrastructure.
Ye Thiha
Managing Director, Norstar Global Recruitment, Myanmar
Thiha began his career with Norstar in 2011 as an accounting professional for Norstar Ship Management. After earning a Special Diploma in Shipping Operations in 2014, he transitioned to Norstar’s Ship Operations Department in Singapore. From 2015 to 2018, Thiha led Norstar’s expansion in Myanmar as General Manager of the Yangon office, Norstar Crew Management Ltd. With an extensive business network and a keen focus on new business development in Myanmar, Thiha now serves as the Business Development Director at Norstar’s Myanmar office.
Peter Crowhurst
Senior Adviser, Norstar Global Recruitment, Myanmar
Peter is a seasoned CEO and business leader with vast expertise in hospitality and real estate investment, having held key roles in the UK, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Myanmar. As the former head of real estate asset management for Yoma Strategic Holdings and CEO of the British Chamber of Commerce Myanmar, he brings a wealth of experience in asset management, international business development, and strategic growth. His leadership at NGR is characterized by his global perspective and proven track record in fostering business success across diverse markets.
Mazen Al-Rahim
Managing Director, Norstar Global Recruitment, Middle East
Mazen brings over 30 years of experience in petrochemicals, manufacturing, risk management, project management, and supply chain. He has held senior roles at SABIC, including Operations Manager at KEMYA, chair of the SABIC logistics committee, and head of SSCS. Mazen led supply chain teams for major projects like the Gulf Coast Growth Venture with ExxonMobil and the GUMBO project with South Louisiana Methanol. Before joining Norstar, he was the Executive Director of SABIC Supply Chain Sourcing & Excellence. At Norstar Global Recruitment, Mazen supports and coordinates operations across the Middle East.
Ken Hasui
Representative, Norstar Global Recruitment, Japan
Ken began his career at a major trading house in Japan, gaining extensive experience in the shipping industry, vessel contracting, and ship finance. His international roles include management in the UK and corporate planning for a joint venture in India that produced commercial vehicles. Holding a degree in Corporate Law from Waseda University and a Real Estate Broker license in Japan, Ken is passionate about supporting individuals seeking opportunities in Japan. He aims to facilitate connections that help others thrive in the Japanese market through his work at NGR.
Yuri Torii
Representative, Norstar Global Recruitment, Singapore
Yuri brings a unique blend of experience to her role at NGR, having started her career in paediatrics nursing in Japan before transitioning to recruitment consultancy in Singapore, where she excelled in business development for Japanese clients. As a Representative at NGR, she is dedicated to expanding the company’s reach in the Japanese market, leveraging her background and her Bachelor of Nursing Science from St. Luke’s International University, along with her Certificate of Employment Intermediaries (CEI). Yuri’s goal is to drive growth by securing new Japanese clients and enhancing NGR’s global recruitment network.
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