Leading Marketing Executive Search and Recruitment Agency
Multi award-winning experts in marketing executive search and recruitment
Hanson Search is an award-winning global executive search and talent consultancy, specialising in marketing recruitment for in-house teams and agencies. In the evolutionary digital business environment, strong marketing leadership is essential for driving revenue, customer engagement and brand awareness.
We have been helping businesses hire and connect marketing leaders who drive performance, customer engagement, and brand growth. In a fast-evolving digital landscape, where marketing is data-driven, creative, and increasingly AI-enabled, hiring the right talent is critical to staying ahead.
Experts in Building High-Performing Marketing Teams
Today’s marketing leaders are expected to deliver results across channels, platforms, and technologies—combining strategic thinking with data-driven execution. Hanson Search specialises in senior marketing recruitment and CMO-level executive search for both in-house and agency teams, supporting clients at every stage of growth. Whether it’s hiring a visionary Chief Marketing Officer to set direction or building a full marketing function to drive delivery, we cover the breadth of traditional and digital marketing disciplines.
Marketing Recruitment Roles
Our marketing recruitment team works across the full spectrum of marketing disciplines, including:
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Digital marketing (SEO, PPC, programmatic, performance)
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Brand and content strategy
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Customer acquisition and lifecycle marketing
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AI-driven marketing and martech integration
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CRM, retention, and loyalty
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Social media, influencer, partnerships, and experiential marketing
We work across industries including tech, e-commerce, SaaS, fintech, healthcare, consumer goods, and financial services, supporting FTSE 100 firms, multinational brands, high-growth scale-ups, and investor-backed ventures.
A Global Network of Trusted Marketing Talent
With over 20 years experience, and market prominence, we have built a global network of top-tier marketing professionals. We maintain close industry ties by attending key events such as Cannes Lions and through hosting our own events focused on marketing leadership and innovation. Our work as a specialist marketing headhunter has earned multiple accolades at the Marketing and Digital Recruitment Awards, including Best Client Service, Best Candidate Experience and Best International Agency.
Let’s Connect Your Next Marketing Hire
If you’re looking to hire a senior marketing leader, build out your digital function, or launch a new brand, we can help. Whether you need a permanent hire to shape long-term strategy or an interim expert to accelerate growth, launch a start-up, or lead short-term transformation, we offer bespoke executive search solutions across brand, digital, advertising, and growth marketing. Get in touch to find out how we can help you build the marketing team that drives your business forward.
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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.
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...Call me +44(0)207 632 1410
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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...Call me +44(0)207 632 8816
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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...Call me +442076321416
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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...Call me +44(0)207 632 1410
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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...Call me +971 4 454 9838
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Advisor
Nicholas Watkins
Nicholas Watkins: Nicholas has over 30 years of business leadership experience that combines successful careers in the media, leisure and...Email me enquiries@hansonsearch.com
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,...Call me +44(0) 203 763 1710
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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...Call me +44(0)207 632 1410
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Business Support
Mirjana R.Dejanovska
Mirjana Dejanovska: Mirjana is Talent Strategist & Customer Success Manager at our sister company, The Work Crowd. Mirjana joined Hanson...Call me +44(0)207 632 1410
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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...Call me +44(0)207 632 1410
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Researcher
Arlena Butt
Arlena Butt: Arlena is a valued researcher at Hanson Search, supporting the team across Public Affairs, Corporate Communications, Health and...Call me +44(0)207 632 1410
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Researcher
Kristina Ugrin
Kristina Ugrin: With more than 10 years’ experience in the UAE and Europe, in recruitment consultancy, event management and in-house...Call me +442038808289
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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...Email me enquiries@hansonsearch.com
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Business Support
Ivana Stevanovska
Ivana Stevanovska: Ivana is Community and Marketing Executive at our sister company, The Work Crowd. As well as being highly...Email me enquiries@hansonsearch.com
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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...Email me ben@theworkcrowd.com
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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...Email me madeleine@theworkcrowd.com
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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...Email me enquiries@hansonsearch.com
Researcher
Fani Mateska
Fani Mateska: With over four years’ experience in recruitment consultancy, Fani joined Hanson Search in July 2025, bringing expertise from...Call me +44(0)207 632 1410
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We are partnering with a fast-growing, innovative company to find their next Head of Acquisition. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the end-to-end customer acquisition strategy and make a significant impact on their growth journey. As the Head of Acquisition, you will own the strategy across paid media, performance marketing, and new market entry. You will manage multi-million-pound marketing budgets, optimize customer acquisition costs (CAC), and drive scalable, predictable growth. ...View job & apply -
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