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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.

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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.

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      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

      Meet the team

      • 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 our UK and European teams and offices from our London base, guiding and supporting their work across...

      • Managing Partner, Global Head of Corporate Affairs

        Katie Simpson

        Katie Simpson: Katie specialises in senior, global executive search across Corporate Affairs and Communications, with particular depth in the UK...

      • Managing Partner, Global Head of Healthcare & Communications

        Amy Hayer

        Amy Hayer: Amy is an executive search professional with over 15 years of experience building and scaling high-performing teams across...

      • 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...

      • Principal consultant, Sales & Marketing

        Nils Gerardin

        Nils Gerardin: Nils brings almost ten years of search experience and talent management consulting in France and cross-border for start-ups...

      • Search Director, MENA

        Amanda Dowie

        Amanda Dowie : MENA Search Director Amanda Dowie is an accomplished executive search specialist with over 20 years of global...

      • 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...

      • Principal Consultant, Communications, Marketing & Digital Marketing

        Helena Ranger

        Helena Ranger: As Principal Consultant leading the Consumer division across PR and Brand Marketing, Helena has played a pivotal role...

      • UK Marketing Lead

        Daniela Mamica

        Daniela Mamica: Daniela is UK Marketing Lead, working across senior and leadership level roles. She brings a wealth of experience,...

      • 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...

      • Managing Consultant, Public Affairs & Policy, UK & USA

        Peter Ferguson

        Peter Ferguson: As a Managing Consultant in the Public Affairs Practice, Peter advises and supports industry leaders across highly regulated...

      • Head of Corporate and Financial

        Allyson Kurian

        Allyson Kurian: Originally from the US, Allyson specialises in corporate affairs and financial communications, working across both the US and...

      • Head of Corporate & Brand Communications, Europe

        Camille Chevallier

        Camille Chevallier: With over 20 years of senior communications experience across Europe, Camille has held leadership roles at agencies and...

      • 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...

      • Associate Director, MENA

        Lexi Smith-Muller

        Lexi Smith-Muller: Lexi is an executive search specialist with over 12 years of recruitment experience across the UK and Middle...

      • Senior Researcher

        Arlena Butt

        Arlena Butt: Arlena is a Senior Researcher at Hanson Search, with three years of experience supporting executive search across Public...

      • Researcher, MENA

        Nevena Ilievska

        Nevena Ilievska: With a degree in Psychology and nearly four years of experience in talent acquisition and research, Nevena has...

      • Researcher

        Fani Mateska

        Fani Mateska: With over four years’ experience in recruitment consultancy, Fani joined Hanson Search in July 2025, bringing expertise from...

      • Researcher

        Ivana Cilevska

        Ivana Cilevska Ivana Cilevska is a Researcher at Hanson Search, supporting the European team across client mandates and contributing to...

      • Marketing Content Executive

        Reg Wheeler

        Reg Wheeler: Reg is a Marketing Content Executive at Hanson Search, supporting a range of marketing and content initiatives across...

      • 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...

      • Marketing Lead

        Sam White

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

      • Business Support

        Mirjana R.Dejanovska

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

      • Business Support

        Ivana Stevanovska

        Ivana Stevanovska: Ivana is Community and Marketing Executive at our sister company, The Work Crowd. As well as being highly...

      • Advisor

        Nicholas Watkins

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

      • Advisor

        Michelle Milbourn

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      Hanson Search’s knowledge of the market is up to date and accurate, they understand day to day needs for their clients, but their real USP is the ability to introduce talent that enables ambition & growth.

      Talent Partner, Blakeney

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