Who We Are
Crew Investment Group was created for Crew Members by Crew Members. Because we know, we care, and we see the problems and what is needed for the industry to make it better both in terms of quality of candidates, recruitment, and placement, as well as for you already working onboard.
Through reliable and well negotiated partnership agreements, we assist you with obtaining financial wellbeing and long term security. As certified instructors, assessors and auditors, we continue to improve by further educate ourselves in several relevant areas. Building on extensive experience, and knowledge from working on-board within security, housekeeping, human resources, and training and development, with several cruise lines.
It is easy to see what is missing, and what needs to be done from the inside. We decided to do something about it.
Christian has an extensive security background. Certified Close Protection, Krav Maga and In-flight Security Instructor. QA Level 3 Education & Training, Onboard experience as Deputy Chief Security Officer, Learning and Development Manager. Ship and Company Security Officer, IMO 6.09 Instructor Certified, Train the Trainer, Onboard Ship Assessor, ISM- ISPS - MLC Internal & Lead Auditor, ISO 28007:2015 Lead Auditor. Statutory & Flag State Inspector, Crime Prevention, Detection, Evidence Preservation, and Reporting Certified. He is an experienced recruiter from Apple and IBM. Currently undergoing his ISO 14064 Lead Implementer.
Christian Palmer
Director of Operations info@crewinvestmentgroup.com
Matthew is a security expert, with A list celebrity close protection experience. He is also Maritime STCW certified and is currently working on several courses to enhance his profile and expand his capabilities. Matthew is the perfect combination of reliable, friendly, and approachable yet professional and always calm under pressure. Matthew has now joined Crew Investment Group as a the Director Security Projects, and he is based in the UK.
Matthew Ashton
Director Security Projects sec@crewinvestmentgroup.com
Rakesh is a maritime security expert, with six years onboard experience. He is IMO 6.09, Instructor Certified, Train the Trainer, Internal Auditor ISO 9001:14001 /45001 as well as Crew Management. He is working on his Onboard Ship Assessment Certification, and he has extensive aviation security experience, as an airport security executive. Rakesh works with a large network of candidates in mainly India, and China to train, and assist them towards a career within the cruise line industry. He is a certified Ship Security Officer, and an experienced recruiter.
Rakesh Kumar
International Director rakesh@crewinvestmentgroup.com

