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Marketing Headhunters & Senior Recruitment

We are specialists in senior marketing recruitment, founded to connect the world’s most ambitious companies with exceptional marketing leaders who drive growth, transformation, and brand impact.

How we help our clients

Our marketing headhunters have deep expertise across the marketing landscape, supporting companies of all sizes, from global brands to scale-ups, to secure CMOs, Marketing Directors, and commercial leaders who deliver measurable impact.

 

Our expertise is shaped by exclusive industry events and proprietary research, including The CMO Report, a highly regarded source of industry insight, giving us a clear and current view of the marketing landscape.

 

 

How we help our clients

Roles we support

Why work with us?

Why work with us?

We were founded to deliver a specialist marketing recruitment service, ensuring we understand the demands of modern marketing leadership.

 

Our rigorous, research-led approach enables us to address the specific needs of our clients, whether you’re a fast-growing brand seeking a Marketing Director to support your growth, or a multinational corporation looking for a CMO. 

 

 

What makes us different?

  • We are a specialist marketing recruitment agency focused on senior leadership appointments.
  • Proven track record with global brands, scale-ups, and PE-backed companies.
  • Research-led methodology for accessing top talent across industries.
  • Flexible recruitment solutions tailored to client needs, whether you need a permanent or interim leader.
Executive Search
Professional Recruitment
Interim Management
Fractional and Independent Consulting
What makes us different?

The CMO Report

The CMO Report, a flagship video-led insights series that convenes Chief Marketing Officers from leading global brands across industries.

 

Each edition explores the most pressing challenges and opportunities shaping the future of marketing. The latest edition featured a transatlantic line-up of senior marketing leaders, offering global perspectives on the industry’s future.

Awards and accreditations

Related case studies, insights and events

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Our marketing headhunting specialists

Our specialists combine marketing expertise with a global network to identify leaders who can deliver meaningful business impact.

David Price

David Price

Partner

Malisha Patel

Malisha Patel

Head of Financial Services

David Zaranka

David Zaranka

Head of Technology

Emma Calder

Emma Calder

Head of Consumer Markets

Lottie Brownlow

Lottie Brownlow

Head of North America

Emma Morrison

Emma Morrison

Director - Interim & Growth Partners

Diversity, equity and inclusion

At tml Partners, we believe that diversity of thought is a strategic advantage that drives business growth. Our expertise in this area allows us to help clients build stronger, more resilient leadership teams.

Our approach to DEI in executive search

We integrate DEI into every stage of our hiring pipeline. Our specialists proactively source talent from beyond traditional networks, craft inclusive job descriptions, and design the entire process to mitigate unconscious bias. The emphasis is on tangible actions that ensure a diverse and inclusive talent pool

Specialist DEI guidance

Our team provides data-driven insights into the talent landscape, helping clients benchmark diversity, understand representation challenges, and make informed, future-focused hiring decisions.

The impact of DEI on your business

Our DEI approach helps deliver tangible outcomes and benefits for your business, including:

  • A stronger, more resilient leadership team.
  • Access to a wider, untapped talent pool.
  • Improved company culture and innovation.
  • Enhanced employer brand and reputation

FAQs

We’ve answered common questions to clarify our approach to marketing leadership recruitment.

What kinds of marketing roles do you specialise in?

We specialise in senior marketing leadership, from CMOs and Marketing Directors through to Heads of Digital, Brand, and Customer Engagement.

 

 

How do you source candidates for senior leadership roles?

We source senior leaders by cultivating trusted, global communities of marketing executives. Instead of relying on active job seekers, we engage the passive talent market — through highly curated events, proprietary market intelligence, and targeted headhunting — giving our clients access to exceptional leaders rarely visible elsewhere.

How does your marketing executive search process work?

Our executive search process is tailored and research-led. We start with a deep understanding of your strategy and culture, then map the global talent market with a focus on the best high-impact leaders. Through proactive headhunting, structured assessments, and careful referencing, we ensure every shortlist delivers the right strategic and cultural fit.

What kind of companies do you work with?

We partner with a wide spectrum of organisations — from multinational corporations to private equity-backed portfolio companies and high-growth scale-ups. Our work spans industries and geographies, with a notable reputation across North America and Europe’s major cities. The common thread is supporting ambitious businesses that recognise the strategic value of exceptional marketing and commercial leadership.

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Your partner in growth

At tml Partners, we connect leading marketing and commercial talent with world-leading companies. Whether you’re looking to fill a senior role or find your next career challenge, we’re here to help you achieve your ambitions.

Trusted by the world’s leading companies

Other Industries

Other Industries

As marketing has evolved, so too have our services. We now provide senior recruitment across the full spectrum of commercial functions – including corporate affairs, business development, sales, digital & eCommerce, product, and revenue operations – enabling us to support every aspect of your commercial leadership needs.

 

 

Corporate Affairs
Investor Relations
Business Development
Product Leadership

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Supreet Thomas

20 days ago

I recently worked with Malisha Patel at tml Partners and can't recommend her highly enough. She is an expert in her field, with a deep understanding of both the organisation and the role. Malisha guided me through the process with professionalism, insight and genuine care, making the experience seamless from start to finish. I would not hesitate to recommend working with her and the team at tml Partners.

Simon Gallimore

18 days ago

I had a fantastic experience with tml partners. Selina was very professional and dedicated to providing an exceptional experience. Communication, coaching and guidance through the process was brilliant and was a significant factor to securing the role. Highly recommended for both employers and candidates.

Stuart Ellams

13 days ago

I recently worked with tml Partners and successfully secured a new and exciting opportunity. I can not speak more highly of Malisha Patel. Malisha is an expert in her field. She had a deep understanding of the organisation and a natural ability to support and guide throughout the process. I would highly recommend working with tml Partners.

Scott Thomson

11 days ago

From the get go, Klaidi has been great! He was supportive throughout the interview process, providing insights and feedback along the way. His friendly, professional approach ensured I was well prepared for each round, helping me secure my new position. I would highly recommend him.

Karen Carrico

26 days ago

Tml partners is an excellent company to work with. Their services are top-notch and the team is extremely helpful. They made the whole process smooth and stress-free. I'm really satisfied with their work.

Buddy Martin

27 days ago

Tml partners is an outstanding company. I'm really impressed with their services and the level of professionalism they demonstrated. They understood my requirements perfectly and delivered beyond my expectations. Highly recommended.

Jessica Burnett

13 days ago

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27 days ago

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Chris Sandbach

22 days ago

Tml partners is an amazing company to work with. The team is extremely talented and dedicated. They provided excellent service and delivered on time. I couldn't be happier with the results.

Anonymous Employee

29 days ago

tml Partners is honestly the most professional, welcoming, and inspiring place I've ever worked. I never thought I'd be able to find a recruitment business that could accommodate a working mum, make it ok to work part time, and also feel completely included in all business activities and goals.

Anonymous Employee

13 days ago

I have loved my time working at tml Partners. Everyone here wants you to succeed and do well, and to see the company do well. The team are really welcoming and friendly and there is a good balance of hard work and fun.

Anonymous Employee

17 days ago

Team culture is great here. It's a very diverse group and everyone supports each other across the different teams.

Anonymous Employee

21 days ago

Right from the the top of the business, everyone at tml partners is valued and trusted. There is a shared belief in what tml Partners is achieving, moreover what they want to achieve in the coming years.

Anonymous Employee

29 days ago

A hugely rewarding environment filled with fun, energy and teamwork. The business is built on a strong brand reputation and sets very high standards for all members of the team, whilst creating a supportive environment for personal development.

Anonymous Employee

24 days ago

I have now been with tml Partners for 4.5 years. I joined the business taking a huge career & cultural change and cannot fault the journey I had had with the business. Culturally, tml Partners are super supportive, really invest in personal & professional development.

Anonymous Employee

29 days ago

tml Partners genuinely cares about your growth, both professionally and personally. I have now worked for the business for nearly 3 years, through some really challenging times and I cannot find a bad thing to say about them.

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