Hire senior ESG and sustainability professionals in KSA to lead strategy, compliance, and transformation across Vision 2030 priorities.
Hanson Search: ESG Recruitment in KSA for C-Suite and Senior Roles
Hanson Search is an award-winning executive search and talent advisory consultancy specialising in ESG recruitment in Saudi Arabia. We help leading organisations across KSA recruit senior sustainability and ESG leaders who align with Vision 2030 goals and global ESG benchmarks.
With over 20 years of international experience — working across London, Paris, the UAE, KSA, and New York — we support high-growth and state-linked businesses in finding ESG leaders with strategic, technical, and stakeholder expertise.
As a certified B Corp, we partner with organisations that understand ESG as a core business driver, not just a reporting obligation.
Why ESG Recruitment in Saudi Arabia is a National Priority
KSA is undergoing rapid transformation — and ESG is central to its economic, environmental and governance strategy. From energy diversification and green finance to transparency, inclusion and risk management, ESG professionals now play a key role across sectors.
ESG recruitment in KSA is accelerating due to:
Saudi Vision 2030 mandates for sustainable and diversified growth
ESG disclosure guidelines from the Capital Market Authority (CMA)
Increased investor pressure for ESG transparency and credibility
Sovereign-backed investment into clean energy, tourism and logistics
The rise of sustainability-linked finance and green project development
We help organisations meet these demands by hiring ESG professionals who understand both KSA’s strategic ambitions and international ESG standards.
Senior ESG Roles We Recruit in Saudi Arabia
We focus on C-suite and senior ESG recruitment in Saudi Arabia, across permanent, interim and advisory mandates. Our candidate network spans local talent, Arabic speakers, and global professionals open to relocation.
Roles include:
Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)
Head of ESG
Director of Sustainability Reporting
ESG Risk and Governance Lead
Head of ESG Communications / Stakeholder Engagement
ESG Investment and Advisory Director (institutional and corporate)
We tailor every search to your brief, organisational structure, and sector — from energy and infrastructure to finance, healthcare, and giga-projects.
Why Choose Hanson Search for ESG Recruitment in KSA
We understand what defines strong ESG leadership — and how to navigate KSA’s unique business, cultural and regulatory context. Our success in ESG recruitment in Saudi Arabia spans sovereign wealth funds, listed companies, family offices and scaling ventures.
What sets us apart:
ESG executive search expertise across all major sectors
Access to bilingual and relocation-ready candidates
In-depth local knowledge and on-the-ground presence across the GCC
Trusted delivery in sensitive, strategic, and newly created roles
Interim, permanent and project-based recruitment solutions
Purpose-driven methodology as a certified B Corp
Start Your ESG Recruitment in Saudi Arabia
Whether you’re hiring your first CSO or building a senior ESG team, our consultants can help you find the right talent to lead your sustainability strategy in KSA.
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.
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