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Helping secure top brand communications talent for businesses through our high-end executive search practice and worldwide network.

Hanson Search is an award-winning international executive search consultancy specialising in marketing and brand communications globally. We work closely with clients to understand their executive search needs in the varied marketing functions, specifically within the brand communications sector. Our high-end executive search team has the experience and global network to source the best brand communications talent for your business.

We are experts at executive search, finding the top brand communications specialists from mid to senior levels including directors, heads of content and brand engagement experts. We understand the importance of brand communications talent and we work across both in-house and agency partners building strong consumer teams. Our executive search experts’ headhunt across all industry sectors including high growth consumer companies, FMCG, luxury and many more.

You can find us at brand communication events like Cannes Lion, and awards throughout the year, meeting the new, up-and-coming brand communications talent and supporting existing talent and clients.

If you would like to get in contact with our consultants about finding the right brand communications talent to further develop your company and its reputation, please don’t hesitate to drop us a line or give us a call, and we can discuss your needs.

Our Values

We are pushing boundaries and promoting better ethics in the industry.

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Approach

Employing the best talent is a prime source of competitive advantage.

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Introducing
Our Experts

With a network spanning the UK, Europe, USA, and the Middle East, our team of recruitment consultants are experts in sourcing the best talent globally.

Meet the team 
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                    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...            
    
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
    
        
    
    

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                    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...            
    
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
    
        
    
    

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                    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...            
    
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
    
        
    
    

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                    Managing Partner, MENA                
    
                
    
                    Felice Hurst                
    
            
    
            
    
                Felice Hurst: With nearly twenty years of experience in search and recruitment, and a decade of experience working in MENA,...            
    
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
    
        
    
    

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                    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...            
    
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
    
        
    
    

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                    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...            
    
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
    
        
    
    

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                    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...            
    
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
    
        
    
    

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                    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...            
    
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
    
        
    
    

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                    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,...            
    
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
    
        
    
    

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                    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...            
    
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
    
        
    
    

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                    Senior Consultant, Head of Digital                
    
                
    
                    Daisy Hughes                
    
            
    
            
    
                Daisy Hughes: Daisy brings nearly a decade of recruitment experience to her role at Hanson Search, where she leads the...            
    
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
    
        
    
    

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                    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...            
    
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
    
        
    
    

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                    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...            
    
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
    
        
    
    

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

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                    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,...            
    
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
    
        
    
    

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                    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...            
    
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
    
        
    
    

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

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                    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...            
    
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
    
        
    
    

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                    Researcher                
    
                
    
                    Arlena Butt                
    
            
    
            
    
                Arlena Butt: Arlena is a valued researcher at Hanson Search, supporting the team across Public Affairs, Corporate Communications, Health and...            
    
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
    
        
    
    

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                    Researcher                
    
                
    
                    Kristina Ugrin                
    
            
    
            
    
                Kristina Ugrin: With more than 10 years’ experience in the UAE and Europe, in recruitment consultancy, event management and in-house...            
    
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
    
        
    
    

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                    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...            
    
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
    
        
    
    

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                    Rachel L’Estrange                
    
            
    
            
    
                Rachel L’Estrange: After spending six years in Corporate PR and Marketing, Rachel made the move into recruiting for the industry...            
    
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
    
        
    
    

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

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                    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...            
    
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
    
        
    
    

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                    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...            
    
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
    
        
    
    

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                    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...

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