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Daniel Franklin
Head of Emerging Tech
Dan is the Head of Priority Crypto, covering Emerging Tech, Blockchain, NFTs & Web3.
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Daniel Franklin
Head of Emerging Tech

He is a seasoned recruitment consultant with over 20 years of experience in the industry. But before he fell into recruitment, there are few things he didn't try: Dan first trained as a chef, later moved on to front-of-house management, and then owned and operated bars, restaurants, and clubs in the UK and Greece. He has also been a club and radio DJ, and has hosted a weekly conspiracy-themed radio show that aired in six countries.

With his multi-faceted hospitality experience, Dan quickly became the sector's go-to recruiter, placing countless professionals into hotels, restaurants, and bars across the UK over two decades. He joined Priority Recruitment in 2020 and initially managed the Hospitality & Healthcare desks before moving on to head the new Priority Crypto division which he has quickly accelerated to the international force it is today.

Dan leads a global team that connects top talent with innovative companies within the crypto and Web3 spaces. He enjoys getting to make perfect matches in this international community and working within the dynamic, constantly evolving market of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency.

Kieron Smithson
Operations Director
Kieron is the Operations Director at Priority Crypto, Retail & Sales, HR & Operations.
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Kieron Smithson
Operations Director

His impressive professional career began with 13 years in retail & sales, where he worked in senior management positions and gained invaluable experience in people management and a proven record of bringing the best out of staff reporting to him. In 2013, Kieron moved on to work in recruitment. After specialising in a variety of sectors including sales, marketing, HR, and operations, he joined Priority Recruitment in 2016.

As a seasoned recruitment consultant and a CIPD Level 5 qualification holder, Kieron manages the teams across Sales & Retail, HR & Operations, and Crypto desks. In addition to recruiting, he is responsible for internal people management and ongoing training and acts as the Data Protection Officer for the business.
Kieron's favourite part of recruitment is the ability to change people's minds and expose them to career moves or hires they might not have considered themselves.

Click here to find the most convenient way to talk to Kieron.

Danny Clooney
Recruitment Resourcer
Danny is a Recruitment Resourcer on our Crypto team.
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Danny Clooney
Recruitment Resourcer

He graduated from Business Management with Spanish at the University of Liverpool in 2022. Stemming from his personal interest in the blockchain, crypto & web3 industries he joined Priority Crypto in July 2022.

Through his agility and hard work, Danny has also come on board the Retail & Sales team, where he has been recruiting talented salespeople into the next steps in their careers.

One thing Danny enjoys about recruitment is the ability to build new relationships with people every day and help them find their perfect job.

Zain Baguneid
Recruitment Consultant
Zain is a Recruitment Consultant at Priority Crypto.
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Zain Baguneid
Recruitment Consultant

A degen since 2019, Zain is a true expert in the world of Web3 and Crypto. Having run his own trading business for over 5 years, he has unique knowledge of DeFi and blockchain.

Originally from Manchester, Zain spent his teenage years in Abu Dhabi. His first jobs included working in hospitality as a waiter and bartender, which equipped him with excellent people skills and the ability to cope under pressure.

After studying Biotechnology and Microbiology at the University of York, he embarked on a career in recruitment and joined our team in July 2024.

Julia Krawcewicz
Head of Marketing
Julia is responsible for all marketing activity at the Priority Recruitment group.
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Julia Krawcewicz
Head of Marketing

Julia is a recruitment marketing specialist with experience of developing brand and marketing strategies for recruitment agencies within a range of markets, including Healthcare, Hospitality, Retail, Sales, Legal, Manufacturing, Engineering & Digital.

She didn't plan to fall into recruitment and certainly not into recruitment marketing, a niche she barely knew existed when she graduated from a Filmmaking (BA) course at Manchester School of Art. Yet this odd, unique industry accepted her with open arms as a 21-year-old and continues to fascinate her today.

With her filmmaking background, the aspects of marketing that come to Julia most naturally are the ones most focused on storytelling, so her specialism lies within branding, marketing strategy, social media management, and content creation. She also comes with her own photo- and videography kit, making her the self-appointed In-House Photographer at Priority Recruitment.

Recruitment is a people business and that's one thing that's always on her mind. In addition to being a skilled marketer, she also has an impressive record in internal talent acquisition, line management, and building and managing both marketing and recruitment teams.

Julia joined Priority Recruitment in December 2022 and is responsible for creating and implementing our entire brand & marketing strategy.

Max Roberts
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Max is a Senior Blockchain Recruitment Consultant at Priority Crypto.
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Max Roberts
Senior Recruitment Consultant

In 2021, he graduated from the University of Leeds with a degree in Business Economics, which provided him with a strong foundation in understanding complex economic systems and the ability to analyse data and make informed decisions - essential skills in the fast-paced world of blockchain and crypto recruitment.

Having worked as a Sales Advisor alongside his studies, Max joined Priority Recruitment in September 2021 and was instrumental in building up our new Crypto & Blockchain division. His 4 years of sales experience provided him with excellent communication skills and a talent for building relationships, which comes in handy in his role as a recruitment consultant.

Max enjoys the challenge of finding the perfect match between a candidate and a company in the exciting and rapidly evolving world of blockchain and crypto and has a proven record of making each placement a lasting one.

Raymond
Head of IT
Raymond is the Head of IT, SEO and Web for Priority Crypto.
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Raymond
Head of IT

Our famously shy head nerd.

Deals with our IT issues, Website development and SEO.

Not a massive fan of sales calls, if you think you can add to our tech stack please email him.

Lives on a diet of protein shakes and coffee.

Anders Christiansen
Founder
Anders is the Founder and Managing Director of Priority Crypto.
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Anders Christiansen
Founder

Originally from Denmark, Anders decided to start his own business after spending 3 years working for one of the biggest recruitment agencies in the world. Seeing the recruitment industry from a large agency side, he realised where his niche in the market was: providing clients and candidates with a genuine human touch and a personalised service. He founded Priority Recruitment in 2012, creating a space where every hiring requirement is a priority.

Initially specialising in Retail & Sales recruitment, over the years we branched out into Healthcare (2020) and in 2019, opened a new division operating within the crypto, blockchain, & Web3 space - Priority Crypto. Anders continues to build impressive relationships within the crypto community across the world and remains a key authority within the sector.


In addition to running a successful recruitment business for over a decade, Anders also happens to be the owner of our charming office dog, a Frenchie called Minnie.

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Talk to us!

Are you already working in the web3/crypto recruitment space?

Do you have some other experience in the web3 space and some transferable skills?

Reach out and speak to our Chief of Staff Kieron, we are open to options either in our Head office in Manchester UK or remotely.

Link here: https://www.prioritycrypto.jobs/job-opportunities

MEET THE TEAM

Daniel Franklin
Head of Emerging Tech
Dan is the Head of Priority Crypto, covering Emerging Tech, Blockchain, NFTs & Web3.
Read More
Kieron Smithson
Operations Director
Kieron is the Operations Director at Priority Crypto, Retail & Sales, HR & Operations.
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Danny Clooney
Recruitment Resourcer
Danny is a Recruitment Resourcer on our Crypto team.
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Zain Baguneid
Recruitment Consultant
Zain is a Recruitment Consultant at Priority Crypto.
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Julia Krawcewicz
Head of Marketing
Julia is responsible for all marketing activity at the Priority Recruitment group.
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Max Roberts
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Max is a Senior Blockchain Recruitment Consultant at Priority Crypto.
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Raymond
Head of IT
Raymond is the Head of IT, SEO and Web for Priority Crypto.
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Anders Christiansen
Founder
Anders is the Founder and Managing Director of Priority Crypto.
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Interested in working for us?
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We love to meet the best recruitment talent in the industry.
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