Damian first heard about Janou when receiving his MBA in Luxury from the prestigious Essec Business School in Paris. Years later, she contacted him out of the blue for a role which he had no interest in taking. But always one to follow his curiosity, he agreed to meet her. That one meeting was the beginning of a new journey for them both. 

Damian had never worked as a recruiter, which is part of what made him instantly appealing. He had extensive experience on the agency and client side, having worked in luxury, beauty and startups. However, when moving through his career and navigating his journey, he rightly came to believe there was a huge void in humanity and creativity within the search industry.

When joining Janou as her partner in 2014, he not only brought fresh and new perspective to an industry that was hyper competitive and stale with bad habits, but he began his mission to change the status quo. Clients gravitate to his intelligence and knowledge of the ins and outs of various industries. He’s sensitive and understanding of people from all walks of life. He’s thoughtful, methodical, and kind on any day, but his ability to handle sudden changes, unmeetable deadlines, and any sized obstacles with patience and humor are some of his best qualities. 

In just a few years, Damian has built a reputation in our industry as the “Go To” recruiter for Product, Marketing & Creative. Clients and candidates love working with him and consistently request him as their exclusive partner. He has transformed the perception of “Headhunter” into a considered “Connector” - a gracious, human and cultured experience.