Driving Change with Purpose-Driven Leadership and Sustainability Recruitment

At our core, we empower businesses to create real change by embedding visionary leaders who shape sustainable futures. Through sustainability recruitment and executive search, we connect top talent with companies committed to making a positive impact across industries. With a focus on roles such as Head of ESG, Head of Sustainability, Head of Climate, and Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, we help build the leadership teams that drive transformation.

Specialist Expertise Across Industries and Sectors

We work across multiple industry sectors, supporting businesses in agriculture, renewables, energy and clean technology, impact investing, sustainable finance, carbon solutions, and climate change. Our consultants are experts in sustainability, ESG and social impact recruitment, matching organisations with senior professionals who can lead on sustainability and ESG strategies, helping them build resilience, adapt to evolving challenges, and remain at the forefront of change.

A Commitment to ESG and B Corp Certification

As a business, we are fully committed to ESG principles in everything we do. We are proud to be a certified B Corp, ensuring that our practices align with the highest standards of social and environmental performance. Our own journey in sustainability reflects the values we champion for our clients.

Industry and Recruitment Expertise Combined

Our sustainability headhunters, sustainability executive search specialists, and sustainability job recruiters bring together deep knowledge from environmental studies, agriculture, and various industries, combined with extensive recruitment experience. This unique blend of expertise ensures we understand the challenges businesses face and how to identify the talent needed to overcome them. We don’t just place candidates; we partner with you to build impactful, purpose-driven teams.

Partner with Us for Sustainability Recruitment and Executive Search

Our recruitment and executive search services are designed to find the talent that enables businesses to thrive in today’s evolving landscape. We understand the importance of sustainability and ESG, not only for compliance but as a competitive advantage. Whether you need senior leaders to spearhead sustainability initiatives, experts in carbon solutions, or specialists in impact investing, we help you find the right people to achieve your goals.

Let’s Connect

We are always available for a confidential conversation. Whether you are looking to expand your leadership team, explore new career opportunities, or seek advice on structuring your sustainability and ESG functions, our team is here to help.

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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.

    • 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...
    • Managing Partner, 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...

    Industry Interviews

    • Career

      Digital

      Leadership Lessons with Chris Loy, Director and Digital Lead at Stonehaven

      By Daisy Hughes
    • Career

      Public Affairs

      Leadership Lessons with Greg Thompson, Head of Public Affairs at Go-Ahead Group

      By Peter Ferguson
    • Career

      Recruitment

      Camille Chevallier, Meet the Consultant

      By Hanson Search
    • C-suite & Advisory

      Career

      Leadership Lessons with Clément Reyne, Co-founder and Partner at WEMEAN

      By Camille Chevallier
    • Career

      Public Affairs

      Leadership Lessons with Christopher Snelling, Policy Director at AirportsUK

      By Peter Ferguson
    • Career

      Public Affairs

      Leadership Lessons with Stéphane Harrouch, Public Affairs Senior Partner at Portland Paris

      By Camille Chevallier