Find the Right CMO for Your London-Based Business

At Hanson Search, we specialise in CMO Executive Search in London, helping businesses connect with experienced and Skilled Chief Marketing Officers who deliver real commercial impact. Whether you’re a fast-scaling start-up or an established brand, our team has the network and expertise to find your next marketing leader.

With over 20 years of experience in marketing and communications recruitment, we’ve built a truly global presence — working with clients across London, Europe, the UAE and the USA. Our in-depth local knowledge and data-led process make us a trusted partner for businesses seeking expert CMO Executive Search London services.

Alice Weightman

Meet Alice Weightman, CEO and Global Executive Search Leader
With decades of experience and  insight into what defines successful marketing leadership.

Why Partner with Hanson Search for CMO Executive Search in London?

We know the London market inside out. From Shoreditch to Soho, Canary Wharf to Covent Garden, we understand the competitive landscape—and the calibre of marketing leadership required to succeed in it.

Our dedicated Marketing Executive Search London team brings:
  • Deep market insight and accurate salary benchmarking
  • Access to a trusted network of top-tier London-based marketing leaders
  • A track record placing CMOs into scale-ups, FTSE 250 firms, and global brands

We’re discreet, fast-moving, and focused on long-term fit. Whether you need a permanent hire or interim support, we deliver fast, focused CMO Executive Search in London.

Qualities We Look for in a London-Based Chief Marketing Officer

We focus on hiring CMOs who thrive in dynamic, competitive urban markets. The best London CMOs:
  • Combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery
  • Build customer-centric marketing ecosystems
  • Lead digital, brand, content, and performance teams
  • Align marketing with commercial goals and investor expectations

Whether B2B or B2C, agency or in-house, we find leaders who can scale brands and build value in a global city. Our CMO Executive Search London approach ensures candidates are culturally aligned, commercially astute, and primed for success.

London CMOs We’ve Placed Across Key Industries

We’ve successfully placed marketing leaders across:

  • Fintech and financial services
  • SaaS and high-growth tech
  • Consumer goods and FMCG
  • Luxury fashion and lifestyle
  • Healthcare and pharma
  • Media, publishing, and digital platforms
  • Professional services and legal firms

Need a data-driven brand builder or a digitally fluent B2B strategist? Our Marketing Executive Search London team can help.

Understand CMO Salary Trends in London

If you’re hiring in 2025, salary benchmarking is essential. Our 2025 UK Marketing & Communications Salary Guide covers the latest remuneration data, workplace trends, and hiring insights across marketing and communications in London and beyond.

The guide is a valuable resource for planning your next hire or evaluating your current team, and supports any successful CMO Executive Search London strategy.

You can also explore marketing industry benchmarks via the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).

Let’s Start Your CMO Executive Search

If you’re looking to hire a Chief Marketing Officer in London—or reshape your marketing leadership team—we’re here to help. Get in touch with our specialist consultants today to start your search.

From high-growth start-ups to global enterprises, we support businesses across the capital with expert-led CMO Executive Search London services.

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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. Contact us to find your next hire, from PR pros to digital marketing experts and beyond.

    • 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...
    • 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...
    • 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,...
    • 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...
    • 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...
    • 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,...
    • 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...
    • 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...
    • 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...
    • 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...
    • Advisor

      Nicholas Watkins

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

      Mirjana R.Dejanovska

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

      Arlena Butt

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

      Kristina Ugrin

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