Our People

Adnan Maddix

Managing Director, Head of Asia

(Executive, Permanent & Interim)

Adnan began working for Danos Associates in October 2018 bringing a strong track record in Buy side and Investment Banking recruitment.

Prior to his appointment Adnan managed a team covering Compliance, Risk and Trust recruitment with a particular focus on Wholesale and Private Banking. During this time, he has developed a deep and rich pool of candidates in the Corporate Governance sector.

Adnan started his career in the UK in 2010 before relocating to Singapore in early 2013.

EA Personnel Reg. No. R1324792

Sunil Gopwani

Senior Researcher

(Permanent)

Sunil joined the Danos Group in 2023 as a Senior Researcher supporting the Asia Pacific business across the Risk, Compliance and Legal functions. Prior to joining the Danos Group Sunil was a specialist Legal recruitment consultant focusing on placements in both in-house and private practice in the Asia Pacific market.

Serena Tan

Serene Tan

Associate Director, Compliance & Governance, Asia Pacific

(Permanent & Executive)

Serene joined the Danos Group as an Associate Partner and the Singapore Head of Compliance in January 2022.

She is one of the very few career recruiters in the industry that trained at an international recruitment conglomerate. Serene has over eight years’ recruitment experience within Corporate Governance and is highly specialised in Compliance & Financial Crime Compliance (FCC).

Serene graduated with a Bachelor of Accountancy, second major in HR from Singapore Management University.

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Tushita Kumar

Senior Associate, Compliance & Governance

(Permanent)

Tushita joined the Danos Group in 2023 as a Senior Associate, leveraging her recruitment career that began in 2018 at a prominent global recruitment organisation. She initially excelled as a tech recruiter based in Singapore, where she displayed exceptional skills and knowledge in the field.

Throughout her professional journey, Tushita has gained valuable experience across various industries, including Technology, Banking, and Commerce. Her expertise extends to successfully placing numerous senior professionals across the APAC region, demonstrating her proficiency in navigating diverse sectors and geographies.

Tushita holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Birmingham, which provided her with a strong educational foundation. Additionally, she has earned a Master’s Degree from the esteemed SP Jain School of Global Management, further enhancing her qualifications and business acumen.

Outside of her professional endeavours, Tushita actively engages in activities that nurture her personal well-being and passion for making a positive impact. She dedicates her spare time to practicing Yoga, indulging in the beauty of poetry through reading, and contributing to stray animal rescue efforts.

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Sue Buyong

Associate, Compliance & Governance

(Permanent)

Sue joined Danos Associates in January 2017 and has previously worked with both established MNC recruitment agencies and privately owned boutique search firms with intensive talent sourcing experience across the APAC / EMEA regions.

She has worked across a wide variety of industries including Energy and Banking. She has also worked on research assignments and training in both Colombo, Sri Lanka, UK and Europe.

Born in Singapore, she speaks English, Malay, Bahasa Indonesia and basic Mandarin.

Sunil Gopwani

Senior Researcher

(Permanent)

Sunil joined the Danos Group in 2023 as a Senior Researcher supporting the Asia Pacific business across the Risk, Compliance and Legal functions. Prior to joining the Danos Group Sunil was a specialist Legal recruitment consultant focusing on placements in both in-house and private practice in the Asia Pacific market.

Serena Tan

Serene Tan

Associate Director, Compliance & Governance, Asia Pacific

(Permanent & Executive)

Serene joined the Danos Group as an Associate Partner and the Singapore Head of Compliance in January 2022.

She is one of the very few career recruiters in the industry that trained at an international recruitment conglomerate. Serene has over eight years’ recruitment experience within Corporate Governance and is highly specialised in Compliance & Financial Crime Compliance (FCC).

Serene graduated with a Bachelor of Accountancy, second major in HR from Singapore Management University.

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Tushita Kumar

Senior Associate, Compliance & Governance

(Permanent)

Tushita joined the Danos Group in 2023 as a Senior Associate, leveraging her recruitment career that began in 2018 at a prominent global recruitment organisation. She initially excelled as a tech recruiter based in Singapore, where she displayed exceptional skills and knowledge in the field.

Throughout her professional journey, Tushita has gained valuable experience across various industries, including Technology, Banking, and Commerce. Her expertise extends to successfully placing numerous senior professionals across the APAC region, demonstrating her proficiency in navigating diverse sectors and geographies.

Tushita holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Birmingham, which provided her with a strong educational foundation. Additionally, she has earned a Master’s Degree from the esteemed SP Jain School of Global Management, further enhancing her qualifications and business acumen.

Outside of her professional endeavours, Tushita actively engages in activities that nurture her personal well-being and passion for making a positive impact. She dedicates her spare time to practicing Yoga, indulging in the beauty of poetry through reading, and contributing to stray animal rescue efforts.

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Sue Buyong

Associate, Compliance & Governance

(Permanent)

Sue joined Danos Associates in January 2017 and has previously worked with both established MNC recruitment agencies and privately owned boutique search firms with intensive talent sourcing experience across the APAC / EMEA regions.

She has worked across a wide variety of industries including Energy and Banking. She has also worked on research assignments and training in both Colombo, Sri Lanka, UK and Europe.

Born in Singapore, she speaks English, Malay, Bahasa Indonesia and basic Mandarin.

Sunil Gopwani

Senior Researcher

(Permanent)

Sunil joined the Danos Group in 2023 as a Senior Researcher supporting the Asia Pacific business across the Risk, Compliance and Legal functions. Prior to joining the Danos Group Sunil was a specialist Legal recruitment consultant focusing on placements in both in-house and private practice in the Asia Pacific market.

Adnan Maddix

Managing Director, Head of Asia

(Executive, Permanent & Interim)

Adnan began working for Danos Associates in October 2018 bringing a strong track record in Buy side and Investment Banking recruitment.

Prior to his appointment Adnan managed a team covering Compliance, Risk and Trust recruitment with a particular focus on Wholesale and Private Banking. During this time, he has developed a deep and rich pool of candidates in the Corporate Governance sector.

Adnan started his career in the UK in 2010 before relocating to Singapore in early 2013.

EA Personnel Reg. No. R1324792

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Peter Milne

Chief Executive Officer

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.

Adnan Maddix

Managing Director, Head of Asia

(Executive, Permanent & Interim)

Adnan began working for Danos Associates in October 2018 bringing a strong track record in Buy side and Investment Banking recruitment.

Prior to his appointment Adnan managed a team covering Compliance, Risk and Trust recruitment with a particular focus on Wholesale and Private Banking. During this time, he has developed a deep and rich pool of candidates in the Corporate Governance sector.

Adnan started his career in the UK in 2010 before relocating to Singapore in early 2013.

EA Personnel Reg. No. R1324792

Jamie Oh

Office Manager

Jamie joined the Danos Group in 2023 to provide operational support to our Asia Pacific business. Her role as Office Manager is based in the Singapore office. Jamie has years of experience in administrative roles across a variety of sectors.

Prior to joining the Danos Group, she studied and worked in Japan for five years, having worked in various industries, including finance, banking, trading, and hospitality.

Jamie graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Studies. She has also received an N1 certificate in the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). Jamie is fluent in English, Mandarin Chinese, and Japanese.