Our People
Denis Spearman
Managing Director, Group Head, Compliance & Financial Crime Practice
(Executive & Permanent)Denis joined Danos Associates in February 2010 before becoming a partner in 2014. Denis has successfully placed compliance candidates at all levels across financial services both in the UK and Internationally.
He commenced his compliance recruitment career at an AIM listed recruitment firm in 2005. Starting as a researcher he quickly progressed to heading up the team and establishing himself as one of the leading recruiters in the compliance industry.
Denis is a marketing graduate from the Dublin Institute of technology.
Serene Tan
Director, Compliance & Governance, Asia Pacific
(Permanent & Executive)Serene joined the Danos Group in January 2022 as an Associate Partner and Head of Compliance for Singapore. In 2025, she was promoted to Director, Head of Compliance and Governance (Asia Pacific).
One of the few career recruiters trained at an international recruitment conglomerate, Serene brings over twelve years of specialised experience in Corporate Governance recruitment, with a strong focus on Compliance and Financial Crime Compliance (FCC).
She holds a Bachelor of Accountancy with a second major in Human Resources from Singapore Management University.
Sue Buyong
Associate, Compliance & Governance, Asia Pacific
(Executive & Permanent)Sue joined Danos Group in 2017, bringing extensive experience from both multinational recruitment agencies and boutique search firms. She has a strong background in talent sourcing across the APAC and EMEA regions, with a proven track record of successful placements in sectors such as Banking and Energy. Sue has also contributed to research assignments and training initiatives in Colombo (Sri Lanka), the UK, and Europe.
Born in Singapore, she is multilingual—fluent in English, Malay, Bahasa Indonesia, and conversational Mandarin.
With over nine years of experience specialising in Compliance and Governance recruitment across the APAC region, Sue has a demonstrated ability to identify, engage, and secure top-tier talent within the Financial Services sector. Her deep understanding of regional market trends and recruitment strategies continues to drive successful hiring outcomes for her clients.
Denis Spearman
Managing Director, Group Head, Compliance & Financial Crime Practice
(Executive & Permanent)Denis joined Danos Associates in February 2010 before becoming a partner in 2014. Denis has successfully placed compliance candidates at all levels across financial services both in the UK and Internationally.
He commenced his compliance recruitment career at an AIM listed recruitment firm in 2005. Starting as a researcher he quickly progressed to heading up the team and establishing himself as one of the leading recruiters in the compliance industry.
Denis is a marketing graduate from the Dublin Institute of technology.
Serene Tan
Director, Compliance & Governance, Asia Pacific
(Permanent & Executive)Serene joined the Danos Group in January 2022 as an Associate Partner and Head of Compliance for Singapore. In 2025, she was promoted to Director, Head of Compliance and Governance (Asia Pacific).
One of the few career recruiters trained at an international recruitment conglomerate, Serene brings over twelve years of specialised experience in Corporate Governance recruitment, with a strong focus on Compliance and Financial Crime Compliance (FCC).
She holds a Bachelor of Accountancy with a second major in Human Resources from Singapore Management University.
Sue Buyong
Associate, Compliance & Governance, Asia Pacific
(Executive & Permanent)Sue joined Danos Group in 2017, bringing extensive experience from both multinational recruitment agencies and boutique search firms. She has a strong background in talent sourcing across the APAC and EMEA regions, with a proven track record of successful placements in sectors such as Banking and Energy. Sue has also contributed to research assignments and training initiatives in Colombo (Sri Lanka), the UK, and Europe.
Born in Singapore, she is multilingual—fluent in English, Malay, Bahasa Indonesia, and conversational Mandarin.
With over nine years of experience specialising in Compliance and Governance recruitment across the APAC region, Sue has a demonstrated ability to identify, engage, and secure top-tier talent within the Financial Services sector. Her deep understanding of regional market trends and recruitment strategies continues to drive successful hiring outcomes for her clients.
Sue Buyong
Associate, Compliance & Governance, Asia Pacific
(Executive & Permanent)Sue joined Danos Group in 2017, bringing extensive experience from both multinational recruitment agencies and boutique search firms. She has a strong background in talent sourcing across the APAC and EMEA regions, with a proven track record of successful placements in sectors such as Banking and Energy. Sue has also contributed to research assignments and training initiatives in Colombo (Sri Lanka), the UK, and Europe.
Born in Singapore, she is multilingual—fluent in English, Malay, Bahasa Indonesia, and conversational Mandarin.
With over nine years of experience specialising in Compliance and Governance recruitment across the APAC region, Sue has a demonstrated ability to identify, engage, and secure top-tier talent within the Financial Services sector. Her deep understanding of regional market trends and recruitment strategies continues to drive successful hiring outcomes for her clients.
Georgina Danos
Owner & Director
Georgina Danos is the Owner and Director of the Danos Group, a position she has held since 2022 following the passing of her late husband and company founder, Dominic Danos. A University of Exeter graduate, Georgina built a strong career in recruitment and sales with Knightsbridge Recruitment and Links of London before taking time to focus on her family.
Now leading the Danos Group, Georgina champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a supportive culture that values growth and well-being. Her strategic leadership ensures the company’s continued excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth, maintaining its reputation as a trusted partner to clients and candidates. Working with an experienced board, she upholds the firm’s high standards and commitment to empowering employees to thrive and deliver outstanding results.
Denis Spearman
Managing Director, Group Head, Compliance & Financial Crime Practice
(Executive & Permanent)Denis joined Danos Associates in February 2010 before becoming a partner in 2014. Denis has successfully placed compliance candidates at all levels across financial services both in the UK and Internationally.
He commenced his compliance recruitment career at an AIM listed recruitment firm in 2005. Starting as a researcher he quickly progressed to heading up the team and establishing himself as one of the leading recruiters in the compliance industry.
Denis is a marketing graduate from the Dublin Institute of technology.
Serene Tan
Director, Compliance & Governance, Asia Pacific
(Permanent & Executive)Serene joined the Danos Group in January 2022 as an Associate Partner and Head of Compliance for Singapore. In 2025, she was promoted to Director, Head of Compliance and Governance (Asia Pacific).
One of the few career recruiters trained at an international recruitment conglomerate, Serene brings over twelve years of specialised experience in Corporate Governance recruitment, with a strong focus on Compliance and Financial Crime Compliance (FCC).
She holds a Bachelor of Accountancy with a second major in Human Resources from Singapore Management University.
Sue Buyong
Associate, Compliance & Governance, Asia Pacific
(Executive & Permanent)Sue joined Danos Group in 2017, bringing extensive experience from both multinational recruitment agencies and boutique search firms. She has a strong background in talent sourcing across the APAC and EMEA regions, with a proven track record of successful placements in sectors such as Banking and Energy. Sue has also contributed to research assignments and training initiatives in Colombo (Sri Lanka), the UK, and Europe.
Born in Singapore, she is multilingual—fluent in English, Malay, Bahasa Indonesia, and conversational Mandarin.
With over nine years of experience specialising in Compliance and Governance recruitment across the APAC region, Sue has a demonstrated ability to identify, engage, and secure top-tier talent within the Financial Services sector. Her deep understanding of regional market trends and recruitment strategies continues to drive successful hiring outcomes for her clients.

