The Hanson Search team are specialists in matching your business with standout brand communications professionals

Meet Hanson Search

Hanson Search is an award-winning, leading global talent consultancy, executive search, and recruitment agency specialising in brand communications recruitment. We support organisations in hiring brand communications roles across the UK.

Why partner with Hanson Search for brand communications recruitment?

In today’s highly competitive market, effective brand communications are crucial for establishing and maintaining a strong company presence. As consumer expectations evolve and digital platforms proliferate, businesses need skilled professionals who can craft and deliver compelling brand narratives across various channels.

We are a leading brand communications recruitment agency and understand the importance of finding the right professionals to help drive your brand strategy and elevate your market position. Our dedicated team of consultants has in-depth knowledge of the brand communications landscape in the UK. All our candidates are experts in developing and implementing integrated brand communication strategies, managing stakeholder relations, and creating meaningful connections between brands and their audiences.

Our brand communications team specialises in recruiting for:

  • C-suite and executive roles, including Chief Communications Officer, Head of Brand, and Communications Director
  • Brand Managers and Senior Brand Managers
  • Communications Specialists

Industry Insight

Our team of brand communications recruitment specialists are passionate about staying at the forefront of industry trends. We regularly:

  • Attend and speak at leading marketing and communications conferences
  • Conduct industry roundtables and networking events
  • Publish thought leadership content on brand communications trends

This involvement ensures we understand the evolving landscape of brand communications and can provide the best talent to meet your current and future needs.

 Contact us to find your next brand communications hire

Whether you’re looking to hire, need advice on the market, want to know how other businesses are structuring their brand communications function, or are interested in networking opportunities, we’re always here for a confidential chat. Get in touch with our expert talent team today:

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    Introducing
    Our 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 our UK and European teams and offices from our London base, guiding and supporting their work across...
    • Principal consultant, Sales & Marketing

      Nils Gerardin

      Nils Gerardin: Nils brings almost ten years of search experience and talent management consulting in France and cross-border for start-ups...
    • Managing Partner, Global Head of Corporate Affairs

      Katie Simpson

      Katie Simpson: Katie specialises in senior, global executive search across Corporate Affairs and Communications, with particular depth in the UK...
    • Managing Partner, Global Head of Healthcare & Communications

      Amy Hayer

      Amy Hayer: Amy is an executive search professional with over 15 years of experience building and scaling high-performing teams across...
    • 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...
    • Managing Consultant, Public Affairs & Policy, UK & USA

      Peter Ferguson

      Peter Ferguson: As a Managing Consultant in the Public Affairs Practice, Peter advises and supports industry leaders across highly regulated...
    • Marketing Lead

      Sam White

      Sam White: Marketing Lead Sam White joined Hanson Search in 2016, initially working as an internal recruiter after gaining experience...
    • 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...
    • Associate Director, MENA

      Lexi Smith-Muller

      Lexi Smith-Muller: Lexi is an executive search specialist with over 12 years of recruitment experience across the UK and Middle...
    • Principal Consultant, Communications, Marketing & Digital Marketing

      Helena Ranger

      Helena Ranger: As Principal Consultant leading the Consumer division across PR and Brand Marketing, Helena has played a pivotal role...
    • Advisor

      Nicholas Watkins

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

      Allyson Kurian

      Allyson Kurian: Originally from the US, Allyson specialises in corporate affairs and financial communications, working across both the US and...
    • Head of Corporate & Brand Communications, Europe

      Camille Chevallier

      Camille Chevallier: With over 20 years of senior communications experience across Europe, Camille has held leadership roles at agencies and...
    • Business Support

      Mirjana R.Dejanovska

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

      Arlena Butt

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

      Ivana Stevanovska

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

      Nevena Ilievska

      Nevena Ilievska: With a degree in Psychology and nearly four years of experience in talent acquisition and research, Nevena has...
    • 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...
    • Search Director, MENA

      Amanda Dowie

      Amanda Dowie : MENA Search Director Amanda Dowie is an accomplished executive search specialist with over 20 years of global...
    • Researcher

      Fani Mateska

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

      Michelle Milbourn

      Michelle Milbourn: Advisor Michelle is a seasoned executive search specialist with two decades of experience supporting founders and investors across...
    • Director, Hanson Capital MENA

      Alice Maltby

      Alice Maltby : Director, Investor Markets, UAE Alice Maltby is a Director at Hanson Search MENA, working within the firm’s...
    • Researcher

      Ivana Cilevska

      Ivana Cilevska Ivana Cilevska is a Researcher at Hanson Search, supporting the European team across client mandates and contributing to...
    • Marketing Content Executive

      Reg Wheeler

      Reg Wheeler: Reg is a Marketing Content Executive at Hanson Search, supporting a range of marketing and content initiatives across...
    • UK Marketing Lead

      Daniela Mamica

      Daniela Mamica: Daniela is UK Marketing Lead, working across senior and leadership level roles. She brings a wealth of experience,...

    Industry Interviews

    • Marketing

      Leadership Lessons with Ellie Farrugia, Managing Director at Kinsman & Co

    • Communications

      Public Affairs

      Leadership Lessons with Emilie Oldknow, CEO at Hanbury Strategy

    • Public Affairs

      Leadership Lessons with Stef Kenyon, Director of External Affairs at the UK Chamber of Shipping

    • Communications

      Corporate

      Leadership Lessons with Tom Nutt, Practice Head at SEC Newgate UK

    • Communications

      Corporate

      Leadership Lessons with Simon Kutner, Senior Director of Corporate Affairs at Prudential Plc.

    • Communications

      Corporate

      Locations

      Leadership Lessons with Josh Voulters, Corporate Affairs Director at Forvis Mazars