[ About ]
Auxato is one of the UK's leading executive search and marketing communications recruitment agencies. We have extensive experience across a range of sectors and specialise in corporate affairs, media and government relations, marketing, internal communications, polling and research roles.
We were founded by Jonathan Johnson over a decade ago. Like the communications leaders we support, we evolve and shape our services to provide both candidates and organisations with the best possible experience — built on trust, partnership and a strong passion for people.
2015
Founded
2
Offices · London & NYC
100%
PR & marketing focus
[ Our Team ]
Jonathan Johnson
Founder & Director
Jonathan founded Auxato in 2015 after a successful career in some of the UK's leading recruitment consultancies. He has an extensive network across marketing, communications and wider corporate affairs, with an exceptional track record supporting communications leaders and HR functions — from organisational design to senior search. BSc Hons Biological Sciences, University of Leeds. Outside work, Jonathan supports social mobility programmes for young leaders.
Stephanie Johnson
Director
Stephanie began her recruitment career in 2011 after an MSc in Marine Zoology. She has a phenomenal track record supporting leading businesses to scale their teams and excels at headhunting the elusive 'unicorn' candidate. Her passion for people and eye for unconventional solutions sets her apart on the most challenging searches.
Maggie Pirolli
Executive Assistant
Maggie joined Auxato in 2020 following an exceptional career supporting high-profile CEOs and executive teams for both FTSE and overseas-listed companies. She is a key member of the team, looking after client accounts and administration.
[ Our Mission ]
Auxato is committed to diversifying and bringing new talent into communications functions. We're proud to support All Stars London, developing young leaders of the future.
Our Corporate Affairs & Marketing Advisory Board features some of the UK's leading communications professionals — from FTSE leaders to fast-growth challengers and multinationals operating in the UK market.
That board ensures we have regular access to the insights reshaping corporate reputation, and the skills required to deliver best-in-class communications. It's how we keep our searches sharp and our benchmarking sector-leading.