Building businesses and transforming careers globally

Hanson Search is a globally recognised, award-winning talent advisory and headhunting consultancy. We excel in helping businesses recruit world-class, transformative talent for business-critical roles that drive revenue and manage reputation and risk.

Our expertise lies in building successful ventures worldwide through our recruitment, interim, and executive search processes. Over our two-decade history, we have successfully hired C-suite executives, curated boards, and built teams that drive growth and transformation — across a diverse range of organisations, from global media and marketing agencies to private equity-backed ventures and mission-driven non-profits.

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Global Reach, Local Expertise

Our Global reach has no boundaries, we have recruited roles across all continents, with a network of consultants and research function based across the UK, Europe, the US, and the Middle East, providing local and global talent and market insights.

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    Prioritising people and the planet

    As a B Corp certified agency, Hanson Search believes that business can be a force for good. Our commitment to people, purpose, and planet drives our profitability and success. Together, we can create impactful stories that help change the world.

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    Introducing
    Our recruitment Experts

    Our team possesses a unique blend of industry expertise, advanced recruitment acumen, and professional assessment skills on a global scale. With an in-depth understanding of the market, we are perfectly positioned to help you hire the best talent that you need

    Meet the team
    • 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...
    • 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...

    Industry Interviews

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      C-suite & Advisory

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      Leadership Lessons with Clément Reyne, Co-founder and Partner at WEMEAN
      By Camille Chevallier
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      Public Affairs

      Leadership Lessons with Christopher Snelling, Policy Director at AirportsUK
      By Peter Ferguson
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      Leadership Lessons with Stéphane Harrouch, Public Affairs Senior Partner at Portland Paris
      By Camille Chevallier
    • Interview

      Career

      Public Affairs

      Leadership Lessons with Daniel Gilbert, Partner at Shearwater Global
      By Peter Ferguson
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      Career

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      Leadership Lessons with Fraser Raleigh, Managing Director of Public Affairs and Government Relations at SEC Newgate
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    Podcasts

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      ‘Gems in Comms’…with Advita Patel
      By Hanson Search
    • Business

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      ‘Gems in Comms’…with Sudha Singh
      By Hanson Search
    • Business

      C-suite & Advisory

      ‘Gems in Comms’…with Jessica Hope
      By Hanson Search
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      ‘Gems in Comms’…with Matt Brown
      By Hanson Search
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      ‘Gems in Comms’…with Ngozi Emeagi
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      ‘Gems in Comms’…with Ronke Lawal
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