Hannah Brown became AAR’s Non-Executive Chair on 1 July 2025. Hannah brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the role, with a deep understanding of the marketing and communications landscape.

After graduating, Hannah worked as a Management Consultant. In 1994 she became a director of the leading communications head-hunter Kendall Tarrant and was part of the team that floated the business on AIM. Hannah was the youngest PLC Board Director as well MD of the UK business.

In 2006, Hannah set up HBAL Executive Search to deliver a better and more personal service for clients and candidates alike. The business operates globally on search and consultancy projects across the media, marketing and creative sectors. Alongside her own business, Hannah has been a long-standing NED and Charity Trustee. She was fortunate to work alongside the founding partners of research and insight business, Sparkler and help them through a successful sale to PA Consulting. Hannah has been a Trustee at AAR Group since 2019.

Her appointment as Non-Executive Chair marks an exciting new chapter for AAR as it continues to evolve to meet the needs of modern marketers and agencies alike.