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Hanson Search: ESG Recruitment Specialists in Abu Dhabi

Hanson Search is an award-winning recruitment, executive search and talent advisory consultancy specialising in ESG recruitment in Abu Dhabi. We partner with organisations across the region to find sustainability and ESG professionals who combine technical insight with commercial thinking.

With more than 20 years of global experience — working across London, Paris, the UAE, KSA, and New York — we support clients who are building ESG capability in response to regulatory change, investor pressure, and national net-zero targets.

As a certified B Corp, we work with businesses that prioritise purpose alongside performance.

Why ESG Talent Matters in Abu Dhabi

As ESG becomes a strategic imperative rather than a reputational add-on, demand for credible, experienced sustainability professionals is rising fast. Abu Dhabi’s public and private sectors are under pressure to meet compliance obligations, manage climate risk, and lead on net-zero goals.

We help businesses respond to this shift by providing ESG talent that combines commercial experience with technical rigour.

Key drivers in the market include:

  • UAE Net Zero 2050 commitments across energy and infrastructure

  • ADX and ADGM ESG reporting and disclosure mandates

  • Investment in clean tech, circular economy and sustainable innovation

  • Rising stakeholder expectations from regulators, investors and consumers

  • Legacy momentum from COP28 accelerating ESG delivery

 

The ESG Roles We Recruit

Our ESG recruitment covers permanent, interim and advisory positions — from standalone hires to full ESG teams. Our candidate network includes both locally based professionals and global experts open to relocation.

Roles include:

  • Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)

  • Director / Head of ESG

  • ESG Strategy & Transformation Lead

  • ESG Risk & Compliance Specialists

  • Climate Reporting & Disclosure Professionals

  • Net Zero & Energy Transition Managers

  • ESG Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Leads

  • Sustainable Investment & Impact Advisory Roles

Our search is always tailored to your brief — aligning with your sector, structure, and strategic goals.

ESG recruitment Abu Dhabi

Why Partner With Hanson Search?

We offer ESG recruitment with purpose and precision — helping clients in Abu Dhabi and beyond stay ahead in a fast-moving sustainability landscape.

What sets us apart:

  • ESG and sustainability expertise across corporate, investment, and advisory functions

  • Proven success with sovereign wealth funds, listed entities, government bodies, and family offices

  • Market mapping and competitor benchmarking for hard-to-fill roles

  • On-the-ground knowledge in the UAE, backed by global search capability

  • Permanent and interim solutions to match your hiring timeline and needs

  • A B Corp-certified approach to ethical recruitment and long-term value creation

Ready to Hire ESG Talent in Abu Dhabi?

Whether you’re making your first ESG hire or scaling a high-performing sustainability team, we’ll connect you with the people who can lead change and deliver results.

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    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.

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    • Global CEO, Regional Head of MENA

      Alice Weightman

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      Janie Emmerson

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      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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      Felice Hurst

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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...

    • Partner, Global Head of Healthcare & Communications

      Amy Hayer

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      Barbara Ozanon

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      Peter Ferguson

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      Sam White

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      Robyn Field

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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...

    • 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

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    • Advisor

      Nicholas Watkins

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    • Senior Consultant, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability

      Allyson Kurian

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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...

    • Business Support

      Mirjana R.Dejanovska

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      Katie Cubbon

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    • Researcher

      Arlena Butt

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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...

    • Partner, Global Head of Sustainability

      Johnny Goldsmith

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    • 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

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    • Head of Interim Marketing and Management Recruitment Services

      Madeleine Weightman

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    • Search Director, MENA

      Amanda Dowie

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    • Researcher

      Fani Mateska

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