Samuel Yo

Senior Consultant - Audit, Risk & Compliance

Samuel began his career in recruitment with a simple belief: a great vision without great people is just a very expensive daydream. Ideas matter, but people bring them to life — and it’s this people first mindset that has shaped his six-plus years in the financial services recruitment sector.

Samuel’s professional journey has taken him across small firms, large multinationals, and everything in between, specialising in projects and change management. Over the years, he has developed a reputation for being perceptive, calm under pressure, and genuinely invested in understanding both sides of the hiring equation. He listens closely, asks thoughtful questions, and pays meticulous attention to cultural fit and role expectations — because he knows the best placements happen when everyone’s goals are crystal clear from day one.

A golf enthusiast at heart, he often jokes that recruitment has more in common with golf than people realise. A great hire isn’t the result of a single, lucky swing — it’s the long game.

Joining Lanson Partners gave Samuel the opportunity to deepen his craft within a team that values market intelligence, integrity, and long term connections. He is appreciated for his steady judgement, people focused approach, and no stone unturned attitude — an optimistic resilience you’ll appreciate during the toughest of talent searches.

When not at work or on the golf course, Samuel enjoys exploring the best of Sydney’s food scene with family and friends.