Offering a high-level consultative partnership to our clients in the Middle East and beyond

Hanson Search Executive Search Dubai is our MENA and Asia Pac hub, launched in 2015 and rapidly gaining a reputation as the best international executive search consultancy in the region.

We specialise in 360 marketing, communications, and C-level roles, as well as emerging technology, innovation, and strategy. We cover the breadth of strategic communications, including digital, marketing, and management consultancy. Additionally, we work with government and semi-government organisations to fulfill strategy and innovation roles.

Our executive search team in Dubai is made up of communications industry experts and recruitment professionals with extensive experience, so we understand your market and the challenges it presents. We’re constantly out speaking with our clients, getting to know the work they’re doing, meeting with up-and-coming talent, and joining in the conversations about new trends and challenges in our industries.

We offer a high-level consultancy partnership for our clients through our Executive Search practice, helping to identify the skill gaps in your teams and the talent you need. For our candidates, we understand your career aspirations, your journey, and we’ll be there for you when you’re ready to take that next step.

Our Dubai team is truly international. From the Middle East to Europe and Asia Pac, our global background gives us a deeper cultural understanding which in recruitment is so important. It also means that we have access to the best talent for our clients… and we can place our candidates anywhere in the world.

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    Paul Davies

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

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    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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    CEO, Hanover

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Meet Our Team

From our offices in London, Paris, and Dubai, our team of expert consultants source the best talent globally – from PR pros to digital marketing experts and beyond.

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Talent is the heart of our business. We’re always interested in speaking with well-rounded and engaging individuals.

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Our Approach

Finding a partner to headhunt and secure the right people for your business is of paramount importance. A carefully selected blend of headhunting methods, tailored for every unique role, allows us to achieve an outstanding track record in recruitment success.

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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.

      • 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...
      • Advisor, MENA

        Felice Hurst

        Felice Hurst: With nearly twenty years of experience in search and recruitment, and a decade of experience working in MENA,...
      • 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...
      • PA to CEO & Business Support

        Sam White

        Sam White: Sam joined Hanson Search in 2016 as an internal recruiter, bringing prior experience as an independent headhunter. Today,...
      • 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...
      • 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

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

        Arlena Butt

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

        Johnny Goldsmith: Johnny leads the global Sustainability & ESG practice at Hanson Search. He has over 8 years’ experience in...
      • 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...
      • 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 Amanda Dowie is an accomplished executive search specialist with over 20 years of global recruitment experience, including more...
      • Researcher

        Fani Mateska

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