Our People

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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.

Professional woman in Danos Group office, specialising in governance, legal, and compliance recruitment and consultancy solutions.

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.

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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.

Professional man with glasses and beard smiles confidently in a modern office, representing governance and compliance recruitment.

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.

Professional woman in Danos Group office, specialising in governance, legal, and compliance recruitment and consultancy solutions.

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.

Professional woman in black blazer stands confidently in modern office, representing Danos Group's legal and compliance recruitment expertise.

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.

Professional woman in black blazer stands confidently in modern office, representing Danos Group's legal and compliance recruitment expertise.

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.

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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.

Professional man with glasses and beard smiles confidently in a modern office, representing governance and compliance recruitment.

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.

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Jennifer Paterson

Global Head of Marketing

Jennifer is a CIM professional with more than 20 years’ experience. She graduated from Kingston University in 1996 with a BA Hons Degree in Business Administration specialising in Marketing, and went on to achieve the Post-Graduate Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). 

She has worked for leading organisations within the healthcare, science and technology sectors, creating and delivering integrated marketing strategies that have driven financial performance and connected businesses with their customers and stakeholder, as well as holding senior leadership roles that have significantly influenced at Board level.  

Jennifer joined the Danos Group in 2019, as the Global Head of Marketing to support our continued growth.     

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Marija Gjosheva

Operations Coordinator

Marija joined the Danos Group in 2024 as Operations Coordinator. She has a background of working in the staffing and recruiting industry, as well as in the civic & social organisation industry. She has a breadth of experience working as project coordinator and programs specialist including administration, project coordination and contractor care.

Marija holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Translation from the University “Goce Delchev” in Shtip, North Macedonia.

Professional woman in Danos Group office, specialising in governance, legal, and compliance recruitment and consultancy solutions.

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.

Professional woman in black blazer stands confidently in modern office, representing Danos Group's legal and compliance recruitment expertise.

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.