Finding Exceptional Leadership Talent

Hanson Search’s Italy function was established to serve the growing demand for senior communications, marketing and corporate affairs talent across the country. Recognised as a trusted executive search and talent advisory partner, we work with leading organisations across Italy’s major business centres. Our experienced team combines local market expertise with international reach, supporting clients in building high-performing leadership teams and expanding their operations in Italy.

Italy’s business landscape blends creativity and commerce. Milan remains the country’s economic centre for finance, fashion and communications, while Rome leads in policy, public affairs and energy. Across these regions, we support clients in finding senior leaders who understand Italy’s dynamic business and cultural environment. 

As executive search experts in Italy, Hanson Search partners with leading organisations to identify, assess and place senior talent who drive growth, manage reputation and deliver impact. With more than two decades of experience, we combine market insight with a global network to deliver outstanding leadership appointments. 

Our Expertise in Executive Search Across Italy

We deliver executive search, recruitment and talent advisory services across Italy. Our consultants place leaders and teams in corporate communications, brand and marketing, digital, sustainability and public affairs roles. We work with listed companies, family offices, government-backed entities, scale-ups and global consultancies. 

  • 20+ years of experience in reputation, revenue and risk roles
  • Proven executive search methodology supported by leadership assessment and market mapping
  • Shortlists that prioritise capability, cultural fit, and diversity
  • Global reach with local expertise across Europe, the UAE, the UK and the USA

Partner with Our Italy Team

Whether you are looking to make a permanent appointment in Italy, bring in interim support or explore the market ahead of a future hire, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please get in touch using the contact form below and a member of our Italy team will respond promptly.

Milan Italy
  • 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.

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    Blakeney

    Talent Partner

  • Hanson Search is a trusted and valued recruitment partner to MHP Group. They know the business and the teams they work across well and always strive to provide us with the most high-quality candidates.

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    MHP Group

    Talent Partner

  • The Hanson Search team truly places quality over quantity and it’s refreshing. Their robust screening process means that you may only view a handful of candidates but each one of them has something to offer the role.

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    Third Bridge

    Head of Campaigns

  • Hanson Search has been instrumental in identifying and recruiting senior executives for RAK Tourism. They deeply understood the nature of the roles and people we need and provided excellent candidates.

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    RAK Tourism

    CEO

  • Hanson Search quickly ‘got’ us. They were proactive in their search and responsive in their service right from the outset. Very happy client.

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    Paul Davies

    MD, firstlightPR

  • Hanson Search understands our business and is able to identify very strong candidates at all levels.

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    Rupert Young

    Managing Partner, Brunswick Group - Gulf

  • I’ve worked with headhunters for the past 20 years, but I’ve found Hanson Search has a better understanding of how to attract and secure the right talent for our market.

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    Charles Lewington

    CEO, Hanover