Your ESG Executive Search Partner in Frankfurt

At Hanson Search, we are specialists in ESG recruitment in Frankfurt, helping organisations find exceptional senior talent to lead on sustainability, governance, and stakeholder engagement.

Our team partners with corporates, private equity firms, consultancies, and financial institutions to recruit ESG professionals who influence business strategy, regulatory compliance, and long-term value creation. We recruit both permanent and interim ESG leaders with the expertise to deliver measurable impact in fast-changing markets.

As a B Corp certified organisation, we are committed to purpose-driven, ethical hiring practices that reflect the values ESG leadership is built on.

Frankfurt’s Growing ESG Talent Market

Frankfurt is a key hub for ESG and sustainable finance in Europe, with a rising demand for leaders who understand both regulatory frameworks and business innovation. From EU taxonomy and CSRD compliance to integrated ESG communications and stakeholder engagement, we place senior professionals who align strategy with sustainability.

Our ESG recruiters in Frankfurt combine local expertise with a global network, offering tailored support for leadership, team builds, or specialist appointments across the full ESG remit.

ESG Roles We Recruit in Frankfurt

We support executive search, interim hiring, and specialist recruitment across roles including:

  • Chief ESG Officer / ESG Director

  • Head of Sustainability or Corporate Responsibility

  • ESG Reporting and Analytics Lead

  • Sustainable Finance & Impact Investment Professionals

  • Corporate Governance and Policy Advisors

  • Stakeholder Engagement & External Affairs Experts

  • Interim ESG Consultants and Transformation Leads

Whether you’re building a new ESG division or embedding sustainability into existing structures, we’ll help you find talent that delivers.

Why Choose Hanson Search for ESG Recruitment?

  • 20+ years of experience in corporate, sustainability and governance hiring

  • Strong track record in the DACH region and across Europe

  • B Corp certified – promoting values-led, inclusive, and responsible recruitment

  • Permanent, interim and advisory hiring tailored to your goals

  • Global reach with consultants operating across London, Europe, the UAE and USA.

  • Insight-led advisory on team structure, benchmarking, and long-term strategy

We understand that ESG recruitment isn’t just about finding skilled professionals — it’s about identifying leaders who align with your purpose, culture, and impact goals.

Start Your ESG Talent Search in Frankfurt

If you’re hiring ESG professionals in Frankfurt — from executive leaders to reporting and analytics specialists — get in touch with our team. We’ll help you build an ESG function that delivers now and leads into the future.

Speak with a member of our team today.

 

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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, 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...
    • Marketing Lead

      Sam White

      Sam White: Marketing Lead Sam White joined Hanson Search in 2016, initially working as an internal recruiter after gaining experience...
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      Robyn Field

      Robyn Field: As Associate Director of Operations & Inclusion, Robyn is responsible for all business and administrative operations at Hanson...
    • 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 & Digital Marketing

      Helena Ranger

      Helena Ranger: Helena is Principal Consultant leading the Consumer division across PR, Marketing and Digital Marketing. She plays a pivotal...
    • 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...
    • Senior Researcher

      Arlena Butt

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

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