Building businesses and transforming careers globally

Hanson Search is a leading global consultancy specialising in headhunting, networking, and talent advisory services. We excel in helping businesses thrive in the areas of revenue, reputation, and risk management. Our expertise lies in building successful ventures worldwide by identifying and securing top-tier professionals with exceptional skillsets in communications, sustainability, public affairs, marketing and sales. Whether you’re a high-growth startup, a scaling-up enterprise, or an established organisation, we are dedicated to connecting you with the best talent to drive your success.

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Global Reach, Local Expertise

Our Global reach has no boundaries, we have recruited roles across all continents, with a network of consultants and research function based across the UK, Europe, the US, and the Middle East, providing local and global talent and market insights.

Alice Weightman Hanson Search CEO

Industry Interviews

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    AI’s Impact on Inhouse Communications, Marketing & Public Affairs – Talent, Leadership and Industry Insights from Priscila Quaini Jacobitz at CropLife Europe
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    Corporate

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    Leadership Lesson with Tristan Peniston-Bird, Senior Partner for Corporate Affairs at Portland
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    PR & Communications

    Leadership Lesson with Caroline Banoun, SVP – Brand Affairs at Omnicom Reputation Group
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    Digital

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    AI’s Impact on Inhouse Communications, Marketing & Public Affairs – Talent, Leadership and Industry Insights from Simon Spier, SJS Growth
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    PR & Communications

    AI’s Impact on Inhouse Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs: Talent, Leadership and Industry Insights from Theo Hildebrand, Multiverse
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    AI’s Impact on Inhouse Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs: Talent, Leadership and Industry Insights from Richard Mollet, RELX

Introducing
Our recruitment Experts

Our team possesses a unique blend of industry expertise, advanced recruitment acumen, and professional assessment skills on a global scale. With an in-depth understanding of the market, we are perfectly positioned to help you hire the best talent that you need

  • Global CEO, Regional Head of MENA

    Alice Weightman

    Alice Weightman: CEO, Global Executive Search Leader, and UAE Market Expert: Alice Weightman is the Founder and CEO of Hanson...
  • UK & Europe Managing Partner, Global Head of Public Affairs

    Janie Emmerson

    Janie Emmerson: Janie leads Hanson Search’s UK & European based teams. From the London office, she guides and supports their...
  • Managing Partner, Global Head of Corporate Affairs

    Katie Simpson

    Katie Simpson: Having previously spent 10 years in communications, Katie brings real industry insights into the hiring process. Taking her...
  • Partner, Global Head of Healthcare & Communications

    Amy Hayer

    Amy Hayer: Amy brings over 15 years of experience in executive search, with a focus on healthcare communications and international...
  • Partner, European Head of Public Affairs and Communications

    Barbara Ozanon

    Barbara Ozanon: With over a decade of experience in recruitment, executive search, and headhunting, Barbara Ozanon leads Hanson Search’s European...
  • Partner, Global Head of Sustainability

    Johnny Goldsmith

    Johnny Goldsmith: Johnny leads the global Sustainability & ESG practice at Hanson Search. He has over 8 years’ experience in...
  • Principal consultant, Sales & Marketing

    Nils Gerardin

    Nils Gerardin: Nils Geradin is a seasoned executive search and recruitment consultant with nearly ten years of experience placing senior-level...
  • Search Director, MENA

    Amanda Dowie

    Amanda Dowie: Amanda Dowie is an accomplished executive search specialist with over 20 years of global recruitment experience, including more...
  • Head of Interim Marketing and Management Recruitment Services

    Madeleine Weightman

    Madeleine Weightman: Madeleine is Head of Interim Marketing and Management Recruitment and co-Founder of The Work Crowd, the sister company...
  • Principal Consultant, Communications & Marketing

    Helena Ranger

    Helena Ranger: Helena is the Principal Consultant leading the Consumer division across PR and Marketing. She plays a pivotal role...
  • Managing Consultant, Public Affairs & Policy, UK & USA

    Peter Ferguson

    Peter Ferguson: As a Managing Consultant in the Public Affairs Practice, Peter advises and supports some of the world’s most...
  • Senior Consultant, Corporate & Financial Communications, UK & USA

    Rachel L’Estrange

    Rachel L’Estrange: After spending six years in Corporate PR and Marketing, Rachel made the move into recruiting for the industry...
  • Senior Consultant, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability

    Allyson Kurian

    Allyson Kurian: Allyson is a specialist in corporate affairs and sustainability communications, working at the mid-to-senior end of the market,...
  • Senior Consultant, Communications, Europe

    Camille Chevallier

    Camille Chevallier: Having started her career as a comms professional, Camille spent 20 years in senior roles within leading agencies...
  • Consultant, MENA

    Lexi Smith-Muller

    Lexi Smith-Muller: Lexi has over 10 years’ experience of recruitment & talent acquisition, and over 6 years’ experience working in...
  • Senior Researcher

    Arlena Butt

    Arlena Butt: Arlena is a valued senior researcher at Hanson Search, supporting the team across Public Affairs, Corporate Communications, Health...
  • Head of Interim Communications

    Ben Mitchell

    Ben Mitchell: Head of Interim Communications Ben is Head of Interim Communications and works across both Hanson Search and our...
  • Associate Director of Operations & Inclusion

    Robyn Field

    Robyn Field: As Associate Director of Operations & Inclusion, Robyn is responsible for all business and administrative operations at Hanson...
  • PA to CEO & Business Support

    Sam White

    Sam White: Sam joined Hanson Search in 2016 as an internal recruiter, bringing prior experience as an independent headhunter. Today,...
  • Internal Recruitment & Operations Lead

    Katie Cubbon

    Katie Cubbon: Katie manages internal recruitment at Hanson Search, while also overseeing office management and business operations. With experience across...
  • Business Support

    Mirjana R.Dejanovska

    Mirjana Dejanovska: Mirjana is Talent Strategist & Customer Success Manager at our sister company, The Work Crowd. Mirjana joined Hanson...
  • Business Support

    Ivana Stevanovska

    Ivana Stevanovska: Ivana is Community and Marketing Executive at our sister company, The Work Crowd. As well as being highly...
  • Advisor

    Nicholas Watkins

    Nicholas Watkins: Nicholas has over 30 years of business leadership experience that combines successful careers in the media, leisure and...
  • Researcher

    Fani Mateska

    Fani Mateska: With over four years’ experience in recruitment consultancy, Fani joined Hanson Search in July 2025, bringing expertise from...

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At Hanson Search, our B Corp certification is not just a badge of honour but a responsibility we embrace wholeheartedly. We are committed to maintaining and improving our practices to ensure we continue to make a positive impact on our people, community and planet.

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