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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  • 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

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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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