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Consumer PR Recruitment for Agencies and In-house Teams

Hanson Search, experts in consumer PR recruitment, offer communications pr recruitment for agencies and in-house teams across the globe. Consumer PR skills are in high-demand and businesses with the best talent are at a clear advantage.

In this fast-moving industry, a great consumer PR specialist or communications PR recruitment team will deliver integrated online and offline campaigns to capture the imagination, create buzz and spark consumer curiosity.

Our consumer team of public relations headhunters has the experience, market know-how, and network across all sectors of consumer PR. We can provide you with integrated talent and opportunities covering online and offline campaigns, events, experiential, ambient, social, advertising, and storytelling to help you create that buzz and drive consumer interest.

From recruiting brand communication directors to heads of content and brand engagement experts, we have worked with international agencies and big brands leading the way. We understand the importance of consumer PR talent and we work across both in-house and agency partners building strong consumer teams. We can help you build a consumer team from scratch and take existing teams to the next level by assessing their skill gaps and making strategic placements.

You can find us at consumer public relations events, like Cannes Lion, and awards throughout the year, meeting the new, up-and-coming talent and supporting our existing talent and clients.

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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. Contact us to find your next hire, from PR pros to digital marketing experts and beyond.

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                    Global CEO, Regional Head of MENA                
      
                
      
                    Alice Weightman                
      
            
      
            
      
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                    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...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                    Principal consultant, Sales & Marketing                
      
                
      
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                Nils Gerardin: Nils Geradin is a seasoned executive search and recruitment consultant with nearly ten years of experience placing senior-level...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                    Felice Hurst                
      
            
      
            
      
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                    Katie Simpson                
      
            
      
            
      
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                    Amy Hayer                
      
            
      
            
      
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                    Barbara Ozanon                
      
            
      
            
      
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                    Managing Consultant, Public Affairs & Policy, UK & USA                
      
                
      
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                Peter Ferguson: As a Managing Consultant in the Public Affairs Practice, Peter advises and supports some of the world’s most...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                    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,...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                Robyn Field: As Associate Director of Operations & Inclusion, Robyn is responsible for all business and administrative operations at Hanson...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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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...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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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...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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

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                    Nicholas Watkins                
      
            
      
            
      
                Nicholas Watkins: Nicholas has over 30 years of business leadership experience that combines successful careers in the media, leisure and...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                    Allyson Kurian                
      
            
      
            
      
                Allyson Kurian: Allyson is a specialist in corporate affairs and sustainability communications, working at the mid-to-senior end of the market,...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                Camille Chevallier: Having started her career as a comms professional, Camille spent 20 years in senior roles within leading agencies...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                    Mirjana R.Dejanovska                
      
            
      
            
      
                Mirjana Dejanovska: Mirjana is Talent Strategist & Customer Success Manager at our sister company, The Work Crowd. Mirjana joined Hanson...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                    Katie Cubbon                
      
            
      
            
      
                Katie Cubbon: Katie manages internal recruitment at Hanson Search, while also overseeing office management and business operations. With experience across...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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

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                Johnny Goldsmith: Johnny leads the global Sustainability & ESG practice at Hanson Search. He has over 8 years’ experience in...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                Rachel L’Estrange: After spending six years in Corporate PR and Marketing, Rachel made the move into recruiting for the industry...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                Ivana Stevanovska: Ivana is Community and Marketing Executive at our sister company, The Work Crowd. As well as being highly...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                    Ben Mitchell                
      
            
      
            
      
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                    Madeleine Weightman                
      
            
      
            
      
                Madeleine Weightman: Madeleine is Head of Interim Marketing and Management Recruitment and co-Founder of The Work Crowd, the sister company...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                Amanda Dowie Amanda Dowie is an accomplished executive search specialist with over 20 years of global recruitment experience, including more...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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

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