Chapter 2, the global talent provider backed by renowned entrepreneur, investor, and host of "The Diary of a CEO," Steven Bartlett, today announced its expansion into the US market with the opening of its first office in Manhattan. The move cements the company's industry-leading talent acquisition services in the US, following huge success in EMEA and with a rapidly growing US client portfolio.
This expansion meets the market at a time of immense growth of the US recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) market, which, valued at approximately $3.5 billion in 2024, is projected to nearly double to ~$6 billion by 2028*. With a portfolio of international brands including Publicis Groupe, Grammarly, Bumble, and Wayfair, Chapter 2 operates as a next-gen RPO, with evolved services to meet ambitious businesses of all levels, needing smart, fast and cost-effective talent solutions without compromising on quality consultancy.
The news of the established US division is combined with the appointment of Brad Rose, taking on the role of co-founder of Chapter 2 US. This follows several years acting as Managing Director of Chapter 2 EMEA and previous experience at LinkedIn.
Leo Harrison, Founder and CEO of Chapter 2, says: “Surging demand in the US has been a catalyst for Chapter 2’s global growth. With our track record as a trusted talent partner to leading brands, the time was right to establish a presence on American soil. I’ve worked alongside Brad Rose for years, and I’m confident his leadership will position our US expansion to align seamlessly with the market’s pace and potential.”
Brad Rose, co-founder of Chapter 2 US, says: “The global talent market is evolving fast and in the US, speed matters most. From day one, US leaders working with Chapter 2 get an embedded recruitment partner, strategic advisory, and brand expertise that directly drive measurable outcomes: faster hiring, stronger pipelines, and better candidates. Our evolved RPO model is built to deliver impact immediately, matching the urgency and scale of the US market.”
Steven Bartlett, Investor and Podcast Host, shares: “For DOAC, the US is our largest global audience - it’s a dynamic market where not only ideas, but talent moves fastest. It is the ideal moment for Chapter 2 to strengthen its US presence. As I reflect on the past year since I invested in the business, I’ve seen 80% YoY growth, and this latest milestone is one worth celebrating.”
Chapter 2 delivers bespoke talent ecosystems by uniquely combining the pace of an agency with the cultural understanding and DNA of an in-house team. This full 360° offering embeds dedicated recruiters inside high-growth companies and pairs them with talent advisory, employer branding, and unique talent acquisition tech.
Its embedded recruiters are seasoned experts with sector specialisms; hand-picked talent partners with deep experience to speed up hiring and improve candidate quality. Chapter 2 also provides unrivaled data insights that allow it to create evidence-based strategies with lasting impact. Clients also gain access to Chapter 2’s proprietary technology, including an intelligence platform that provides a network of quality, pre-vetted freelancers and a seamless process for finding, managing, and onboarding at scale and speed (sub 5 days).
With a proven track record of scaling over 80 hyper-growth companies across EMEA, Chapter 2 delivers a distinctive playbook for identifying top-tier talent in high-growth environments - supporting businesses build exceptional teams in an increasingly competitive and technologically driven world.
Based in the United Kingdom, United States, South Africa, India and Germany, with a global reach, Chapter 2 aims to keep its clients at the forefront of the changing digital media landscape. Last year, Chapter 2 secured backing from Steven Bartlett to maximise and modernise the current outsourced recruitment model – reflecting the true hiring needs of today’s and tomorrow’s businesses.
* "Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) - Global Strategic Business Report", May 2025
