Our People

Grant Potter joined Danos Associates’ EMEA operation in January 2012. He spent two years working on both the contingent and retained search teams, across all areas of financial services compliance, before relocating to New York in January 2014 to help set up Danos Associates US, Inc. He became Partner in July 2018.

He has developed an extensive network within the US compliance market and has worked on compliance assignments across investment banking, commercial and consumer banking, asset management, private equity, wealth management, and the hedge fund space.

Grant was previously with an executive search firm in London where he set up and ran the Legal and Compliance desk. Prior to this he worked as a paralegal at a Solicitors in Birmingham and as an academic lawyer before joining the recruitment industry.

He holds an LL.M from University College London and an LL.B from Birmingham City University.

Jared joined Danos Associates in June 2020. He has strong connections within the US Compliance market at all levels of experience. He has worked on contingent and retained compliance assignments within Asset Management, FinTech, Commercial and Consumer Banking, Investment Banking, Private Equity, and Hedge Funds. In addition to his market expertise, Jared prides himself on building long-lasting, effective relationships with clients and candidates.

Originally from Massachusetts, Jared moved to New York City in 2011. He began his career in recruitment in 2016 where his focus was working with clients and candidates within the US Compliance market. Prior to this he worked in the theatrical management industry, representing clients in theatre, film, and television.

Jared holds a bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts Management from the University of Hartford, he is a certified yoga instructor, and is currently renovating a 1790’s New England farmhouse in Western, MA.

Lucky joined the Danos Group  in 2023. He has nine years of Financial Services recruitment experience specializing in Legal and Compliance placements. Lucky has an extensive network across the United States working in various sectors including Banking, Asset Management, Alternative Investments, Financial Technology, Start-ups, and Insurance firms.

Prior to joining the Danos Group, Lucky spent eight  years with Robert Walters developing their Financial Services practice which included Compliance, Legal, Risk Management & Quantitative Analytics, Finance, Accounting and Tax. He also spent a year with Sea Ltd (NYSE: SE), a Global Internet Company, scaling their Legal and Investment teams across the United States, Central & South America, and Europe.

Lucky graduated from Baruch College with a BBA and MS in Accounting. He had initially started his career in Tax at Goldman Sachs, and Audit at Ernst & Young and PwC.

Katie joined the Danos Group in 2022. Originally from Ohio, Katie achieved her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Hartford before moving to New York City in 2009. Katie’s previous career paths included working as a professional actor, management within the hospitality industry, and corporate sales.

Her passion for work is driven by connecting people and teams with the right match to ensure the best path for long lasting success. She prides herself on professional, but thoughtful conversations to build trustworthy and reliable working relationships.

Grant Potter joined Danos Associates’ EMEA operation in January 2012. He spent two years working on both the contingent and retained search teams, across all areas of financial services compliance, before relocating to New York in January 2014 to help set up Danos Associates US, Inc. He became Partner in July 2018.

He has developed an extensive network within the US compliance market and has worked on compliance assignments across investment banking, commercial and consumer banking, asset management, private equity, wealth management, and the hedge fund space.

Grant was previously with an executive search firm in London where he set up and ran the Legal and Compliance desk. Prior to this he worked as a paralegal at a Solicitors in Birmingham and as an academic lawyer before joining the recruitment industry.

He holds an LL.M from University College London and an LL.B from Birmingham City University.

Grant Potter joined Danos Associates’ EMEA operation in January 2012. He spent two years working on both the contingent and retained search teams, across all areas of financial services compliance, before relocating to New York in January 2014 to help set up Danos Associates US, Inc. He became Partner in July 2018.

He has developed an extensive network within the US compliance market and has worked on compliance assignments across investment banking, commercial and consumer banking, asset management, private equity, wealth management, and the hedge fund space.

Grant was previously with an executive search firm in London where he set up and ran the Legal and Compliance desk. Prior to this he worked as a paralegal at a Solicitors in Birmingham and as an academic lawyer before joining the recruitment industry.

He holds an LL.M from University College London and an LL.B from Birmingham City University.

Grant Potter joined Danos Associates’ EMEA operation in January 2012. He spent two years working on both the contingent and retained search teams, across all areas of financial services compliance, before relocating to New York in January 2014 to help set up Danos Associates US, Inc. He became Partner in July 2018.

He has developed an extensive network within the US compliance market and has worked on compliance assignments across investment banking, commercial and consumer banking, asset management, private equity, wealth management, and the hedge fund space.

Grant was previously with an executive search firm in London where he set up and ran the Legal and Compliance desk. Prior to this he worked as a paralegal at a Solicitors in Birmingham and as an academic lawyer before joining the recruitment industry.

He holds an LL.M from University College London and an LL.B from Birmingham City University.

Peter Milne brings over 25 years of extensive experience in the financial industry to his role as Chief Executive Officer of the Danos Group. With a diverse background spanning Capital Markets, Investment Management, Private Equity, and the Venture Capital-Backed Tech First Ecosystem, Peter offers invaluable insights and strategic leadership to our global team.

Throughout his career, Peter has demonstrated a strong track record of success in leading recruiting teams across Compliance, Risk, Legal, and various other disciplines. His expertise in identifying top talent and building high-performing teams has been instrumental in driving organisational growth and innovation.

Prior to joining the Danos Group, Peter held key leadership positions, including North America Managing Director of a UK-Domiciled Global Plc, Director of Financial Services UK, and Chief Operations Officer of a VC-Backed Technology startup. In these roles, he honed his skills in navigating complex market landscapes, fostering strategic partnerships, and delivering results-driven solutions.

As CEO, Peter is committed to guiding our team towards greater achievements, providing exceptional value to our clients, and influencing the evolution of recruitment solutions on a global scale.

Grant Potter joined Danos Associates’ EMEA operation in January 2012. He spent two years working on both the contingent and retained search teams, across all areas of financial services compliance, before relocating to New York in January 2014 to help set up Danos Associates US, Inc. He became Partner in July 2018.

He has developed an extensive network within the US compliance market and has worked on compliance assignments across investment banking, commercial and consumer banking, asset management, private equity, wealth management, and the hedge fund space.

Grant was previously with an executive search firm in London where he set up and ran the Legal and Compliance desk. Prior to this he worked as a paralegal at a Solicitors in Birmingham and as an academic lawyer before joining the recruitment industry.

He holds an LL.M from University College London and an LL.B from Birmingham City University.