Sponsorships & Partnerships Director

The Sponsorships & Partnerships Director (sometimes known as the Vice President) sits at the intersection of brand, revenue and strategic growth. Responsible for shaping how organisations build, monetise and scale external relationships, today’s role goes beyond transactional deal-making.

These commercial leaders architect long-term, high-value partnerships that extend reach, unlock new audiences and create differentiated commercial opportunities. They blend strategic thinking with execution, connecting brand ambition with market demand, and structuring partnerships that deliver measurable impact across media, content, distribution and experience.

In an environment where collaboration is a key driver of growth, these leaders redefine how organisations engage with partners, align interests and create shared value. They are instrumental in building ecosystems, not just deals, that accelerate both brand equity and commercial performance.

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Combining deep sector knowledge, trusted networks and a rigorous screening process, we provide search services for organisations at every stage of growth. Engaging commercial leaders on both a permanent and interim basis, we connect innovators with ambitious businesses.

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Working with boards and CEOs, our search partners deliver advisory around structure, succession planning, capability gaps and long-term revenue engine design.

Attract

Our seven-stage search process ensures you only engage the very best sponsorships and partnerships leaders.

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Develop

Our partnership doesn’t end when we have found your next Director. We support new leadership post-appointment through community access, peer networks and ongoing advisory input.

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