At Chapter 2, we build and design scalable talent ecosystems and impactful solutions, delivering effective results and cost savings for clients, faster.
Our model is built to not only to serve our clients and company vision, but each other. We wouldn’t be where we are today without the team of highly skilled and dedicated specialists who make up Chapter 2.
Driven by a deep love for what we do, we infuse energy and enthusiasm into every project.
We never give up, pushing through challenges with unwavering determination to succeed.
We uphold integrity in every interaction, valuing transparency and truth in all our dealings.
Committed to our clients and team, we build lasting relationships based on trust and reliability.
Focused on outcomes, we consistently deliver high-quality results that exceed expectations.
A community based, charitable foundation dedicated to providing emotional, social and financial support to children diagnosed with cancer or life-threatening illnesses, and their families and caregivers. They solely rely on the generosity and support of others. Chapter 2 have made life-changing donations in order to support the amazing work they do. We love seeing videos of the children ringing the cancer free bell!
Before founding Chapter 2, Leo was responsible for the international expansion of the fastest growing and most disruptive marketing services agency of the decade. With a relentless passion for tackling challenges and scaling businesses, he offers a holistic perspective on talent acquisition, harmonising both human and business aspects. Launching Chapter 2 seemed like a natural progression after his position as Global Chief Operating Officer at OLIVER, designing and scaling teams for brands such as Unilever, KPMG and Starbucks.
Steven Bartlett is an Entrepreneur, speaker, investor, author, Dragon on Dragon’s Den and the host of Europe's leading podcast 'The Diary of a CEO'. With notable investments including Huel - UK's fastest growing e-commerce company internationally, and Zoe - the personalised nutrition programme created by the world's top scientists. Previous investments include The Healing Company, atai Life Sciences, Alto Neuroscience and AbCellera. Steven co-founded Flight Group - a media, marketing and investment company consisting of Flight Fund, Flight Ventures, Flight Story, Flight Studio, Flight Talent and Flight Tech.
With extensive experience in the financial and professional services sectors, Mel is best suited to advising founders, executives and boards on strategic people matters. Her focus is on M&A, talent management, and technology integration. Having led International People teams, Mel is known for her innovative thinking and ability to build high-performing teams.
Having held leadership roles at Collinson and Wayfair, Corey is now the Global Head of Talent Experience and Engagement at Bumble. There, he provides value proposition crafting and development, Employer Branding, and programmatic advertising — ranging from scoping and settling the strategy to delivery and execution.
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Soeren has been a Board Advisor to Chapter 2 since 2023 and supports the German and wider continental European business. During his extensive career, he has led Talent Acquisition Teams and organizations in Executive Search, RPO, consulting, eCommerce, and blockchain technology, delivering thousands of hires per year.
With extensive experience in both HR and recruitment, Radboud started his career back in the mid-90s. Since then, he’s owned his own agency, worked on big-name brands including eBay and Zalando, and handled global accounts. He specialises in leading Talent Acquisition teams & employer branding.
With a portfolio of international experience, Kirsten brings her extensive strategic marketing and leadership expertise to her role in Employer Branding at Chapter 2. She’s a highly driven individual with a passion for commercial and creative excellence, working on brands such as LVMH, Berry Bros. & Rudd, Paul Smith and TAG Heuer.
As Head of Talent at Collinson, Kelli runs a team of 15 while overseeing the development of Chapter 2 within the company. She leads her team in forming successful recruitment strategies and maintaining high engagement with clients to perfect the candidate experience.
With 17 years of experience building innovative solutions for clients, Sophie leads the Sales function of Chapter 2. Her main focus is winning new clients whilst growing and enhancing the company’s presence, however, in her spare time, she also organises world-class events for Chapter 2.
With more than 15 years of experience working in start-ups and creative agencies, Edita is a versatile accounting and finance leader who excels in delivering actionable insights for informed decision-making in scale-up environments. Her expertise lies in preparing and analysing financial reports and facilitating comprehensive financial reporting.
With a background in scalable contingent workforce solutions and a proven track record in leading high-performing teams, Gareth brings a wealth of experience to his role as Head of Product at Chapter 2. He is instrumental in defining and delivering the strategy for The Book, our innovative platform aimed at fostering engaged, on-demand communities of talent.
With more than 15 years of experience in Talent Acquisition and Human Resources across Europe and LATAM, Jess has a proven track record of building scalable teams and conducting global executive search projects. She currently leads the EU Talent team at Chapter 2, fostering a culture of continuous growth and high performance.
Brad is the Managing Partner for EMEA at Chapter 2, overseeing all customers and new business opportunities from the Berlin office. He has led implementations for Zalando, Wayfair, and other enterprise-sized companies. Brad previously worked at LinkedIn, collaborating with their vast portfolio of Talent customers on the Business Leadership programme.
With more than 25 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Toby has delivered projects internationally, across multiple disciplines. As Operations Director at Chapter 2, Toby ensures our clients have access to the right people and technology to deliver exceptional results every time.
With a wealth of experience in personnel management, Narishma is focused on HR, people and culture at Chapter 2. She works closely with our Founder Leo to ensure that employees feel supported and valued. During her time with the company, she’s set up highly beneficial employee resource groups including Women at C2.
