Headhunters for top digital marketing talent – trusted by leading brands across Europe

As the digital economy accelerates, demand for skilled marketing professionals in Germany has never been higher. From SEO and performance marketing to eCommerce, content, and digital transformation, companies are scaling their marketing teams to stay competitive and drive growth. That’s where Hanson Search comes in as experts in digital marketing recruitment.

We are a specialist executive search and recruitment consultancy with over two decades of experience placing senior and mid-level digital marketing professionals across Germany and the wider DACH region. Our German-speaking consultants understand the local talent landscape and work closely with clients to ensure every hire supports long-term business goals.

Why Choose Hanson Search for Digital Marketing Recruitment?

At Hanson Search, we are known for our rigorous headhunting approach, extensive international network, and exceptional service. Our clients value our:

  • 20+ years of expertise in marketing and digital recruitment
  • Dedicated consultants fluent in German and experienced in the local market
  • Coverage across Germany and all major European hubs
  • Strategic support for permanent, interim, and project-based hiring
  • Personalised search process – we leave no stone unturned

Whether you’re a B2B tech business, a scaling eCommerce brand, or a global corporate building a local team, we provide the insights, network, and talent to help you grow.

Digital Roles We Specialise In.

Our consultants place talent across the full digital marketing spectrum, including:

  • Chief Marketing Officers (CMO)
  • Heads of Digital / Digital Marketing Directors
  • SEO, SEM & Performance Marketing Specialists
  • eCommerce Managers & Heads of Growth
  • Social Media & Content Leaders
  • CRM, Email & Lifecycle Marketing Experts
  • Marketing Automation & Martech Professionals
  • Digital Strategy & Transformation Consultants
  • Online Sales & Technical Sales Managers

We also recruit for hybrid roles bridging commercial and digital, including business development, key account management, and digital sales.

Germany-Wide Reach. Europe-Wide Expertise.

With clients ranging from high-growth scale-ups to international corporates, we operate across Germany’s key business centres – including Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, and Hamburg – and support pan-European digital hiring strategies.

Our team understands the nuances of local hiring, from language fluency and cultural fit to industry-specific challenges in Germany’s dynamic digital market. Whether you’re hiring one strategic leader or building out an entire digital function, we offer a tailored, high-touch service at every stage.

Get in Touch with Our Digital Marketing Recruitment team in Germany

If you’re looking to hire exceptional digital marketing talent in Germany – or searching for your next career move – partner with Hanson Search, one of Europe’s most respected marketing recruitment firms. Contact us today.

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 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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