Global Marketing Executive Search and Recruitment

As part of Hanson Brand, we have specialised in marketing executive search and recruitment for more than 20 years, helping organisations appoint exceptional marketing leaders across the UK and internationally. We work with both brands and the agencies that support them, giving us a unique understanding of the capabilities, experience and leadership qualities required to succeed in different environments.

Our marketing practice is led by specialists with genuine industry experience, supported by an international network that gives clients access to exceptional talent across the full marketing landscape. From established global organisations to high-growth businesses, we partner with companies that need marketing leaders who can make a lasting impact.

Our Marketing Executive Search and Recruitment Process

Every search begins with a detailed briefing to understand your organisation, commercial objectives and the leadership qualities needed for the role. Working with the agility of a boutique executive search firm, we map the market, identify exceptional talent and approach candidates discreetly through our established networks and targeted research.

Candidates are assessed through in-depth interviews, competency-based evaluation and thorough referencing before we present a carefully curated shortlist with our recommendations. Every assignment is senior-led from start to finish, with the consultant who takes your brief remaining your dedicated point of contact until the successful appointment is made.

Who We Recruit Across Marketing, Brand and Digital

We recruit marketing leaders at every stage of an organisation’s growth, from Chief Marketing Officers and Marketing Directors to Heads of Brand, Growth and Digital. We also appoint interim and fractional executives to support periods of transformation, expansion and change.

Our searches cover the full marketing function, spanning brand, digital, growth, customer experience, communications and commercial marketing. We work across permanent, interim and executive appointments, partnering with organisations to build high-performing marketing teams from leadership through to specialist level.

Our marketing team is made up of industry specialists with first-hand experience of the sector, giving us a genuine understanding of the capabilities and leadership qualities required to succeed. We recruit across both B2B and B2C environments, supporting organisations from FTSE 350 and Fortune 500 companies to multinational brands, private equity and venture-backed businesses, high-growth scale-ups and leading agencies.

Why Organisations Choose Hanson Search For Marketing Executive Search

As an independent, employee-owned executive search firm, we apply the same rigour to every marketing brief, with partners leading searches directly. Clients receive the attention of a specialist boutique alongside the reach of an international firm, with consultants embedded across the UK, MENA, the USA and Europe.

Our advice is informed by more than 5,000 senior placements across over 20 countries, a global network of more than 100,000 professionals and a 100% completion rate on retained mandates, with fewer than one in 150 placements exiting within six months.

We provide market intelligence and salary benchmarking as standard, giving clients an accurate view of remuneration, talent availability and hiring conditions before a search begins. As a certified B Corp, we are held accountable for purpose as well as profit, and we hold ourselves to the standards we recruit for.

Hire Exceptional Marketing, Brand and Digital Talent

If you are hiring a senior marketing leader, building a digital function or launching a brand, talk to us. If you are a marketing leader weighing your next move, the same applies. Conversations are confidential on both sides.

Contact our team via the form below to discuss your brief.

Marketing Executive Search and Recruitment FAQs

What types of marketing roles does Hanson Search recruit for?

Hanson Search supports organisations hiring marketing leaders and specialists across the full marketing function. We recruit senior appointments including Chief Marketing Officers, Marketing Directors and Heads of Marketing, as well as specialists across digital marketing, brand, growth, performance, CRM, content, social and martech.

What makes Hanson Search different from other marketing recruitment agencies?

Hanson Search combines the reach of a global search firm with the agility of a specialist boutique. Every search is senior-led, with experienced consultants managing the process from brief through to placement. Our deep marketing networks and understanding of the industry allow us to identify leaders who bring the right combination of expertise, experience and cultural fit.

How long does a typical marketing executive search take?

The timeline for a marketing executive search depends on the seniority, complexity and market availability of the role. Typically, our searches take between 8–12 weeks from initial briefing through to offer stage. We focus on a thorough process that combines detailed market mapping, targeted outreach and careful assessment to ensure we identify leaders who can make a meaningful impact.

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