2024 in Review: Milestones and Success Stories
by Miriam Hanna, Director
At the start of a new year, I always appreciate the opportunity to reflect on the milestones, successes, and transformative moments that shaped the previous year. From celebrating team achievements to expanding into new areas of growth, it’s been an exciting and rewarding 2024 for the MadlinHanna team.
Celebrating Team Milestones
In September we celebrated Alicia’s five-year anniversary with us. Her dedication, expertise, and leadership have been instrumental to our success, and we’re thrilled to have her as a cornerstone of our organisation.
We also had the pleasure of working with Chardonnay, who spent seven weeks with us as part of our first internship scheme in partnership with the 10,000 Black Interns programme. This initiative marked a pivotal moment for us, as we strive to create meaningful opportunities for underrepresented talent in the industry. We’re already hard at work interviewing interns for this years' scheme.
Areas of Growth: Brussels and Technology
2024 saw notable growth in two key areas: Brussels and technology.
Brussels: With the shifting political landscape and an increased focus on EU policies, we’ve been at the forefront of navigating public affairs strategies in this region.
Technology: As the tech sector continues to evolve, we’ve successfully expanded our expertise to meet the unique challenges and opportunities within this space. From cybersecurity to AI-driven solutions, we’ve supported clients in building teams equipped to tackle the future.
Political Engagement: Attending the Party Conference
This year’s Labour Party Conference was a standout moment, with the establishment of a new Labour government bringing renewed energy and opportunities for public affairs professionals. Our team was on the ground, engaging with key stakeholders and understanding how these political shifts will shape future strategies for our clients.
Senior-Level Impact: Executive Search Across the C-Suite
2024 also marked a significant expansion in senior-level recruitment. We successfully conducted searches across a complete range of C-suite roles within the consultancy landscape, including Chief Executive Officers, Chief People Officers and Chief Financial Officers. These are always complex, high-stakes searches handled with the utmost discretion you will never see us shout about the placements we make at this level. You will have to reach out to find out more!
Looking Ahead
As we prepare to enter 2025, we’re excited to build on these achievements and continue making an impact. Whether it’s fostering talent, embracing growth opportunities, or navigating complex political and corporate landscapes, we’re ready to face the challenges and seize the opportunities that lie ahead.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey—our clients, candidates, partners, and, of course, our incredible team. Here’s to another year of success and progress!
MadlinHanna Consulting is a recruitment consultancy specialising in public affairs, corporate communications and financial PR. Contact us in London on +44 (0) 20 8088 4102 or in Brussels on +32 (0) 2 586 38 98 for more information or a confidential conversation about these services and more.