India Thomson - Virtue | Recruitment Agent at TYS recruitment

andrea tagliaferro
Aug 25
2 min read

India Thomson Virtue is a dedicated recruiter at TYS Recruitment, specializing in placing exceptional maritime talent in both onboard and shoreside positions across the global yachting industry. With her own background as yacht crew, India brings a rare depth of understanding to her work, ensuring that every placement is more than just filling a role — it’s about building careers, fostering growth, and creating long-term success stories.

India first discovered yachting after growing up sailing along Scotland’s west coast. What began as a natural connection to the sea turned into a career path when she joined the industry as a deck/stew. From there, she worked her way up to Head of House on a 70m+ vessel, experiencing firsthand the teamwork, resilience, and professionalism required to thrive at sea. Her onboard journey gave her valuable insight into crew dynamics, guest service, and the challenges of life on board — all of which inform her approach as a recruiter today.

At TYS Recruitment, India now channels this experience into helping others navigate their own yachting careers. She focuses on interior, galley, and shore-based roles, offering tailored support whether candidates are just starting out or preparing to transition ashore. Her approach goes beyond job matching; India invests in building relationships, understanding aspirations, and guiding crew step by step through their professional journeys.

Currently, India and the TYS team are gearing up for the upcoming boat show season, connecting with interior, galley, and shore-based professionals to hear about their career goals and aspirations. She’s passionate about helping crew understand that their roles are not just temporary positions, but meaningful opportunities that can shape their long-term careers.

Looking back, India shares one piece of advice she wishes she knew earlier: “The connections you make in the beginning will continue to support you throughout your career. Networking and building genuine relationships are key not only to business success, but also to self-development.”

India’s unique combination of lived onboard experience, industry knowledge, and genuine care for people’s growth makes her an invaluable ally for crew and clients alike. For her, yachting isn’t just an industry — it’s a community, and she’s committed to helping every professional she works with find their place within it.

Short Bio:

India Thomson Virtue is a Recruitment Agent at TYS Recruitment, connecting exceptional crew with premier yachts and shoreside opportunities. A former yacht professional herself, she leverages her onboard experience to guide candidates through every stage of their careers with insight, care, and industry expertise.

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