The R2 Group, founded five years ago, provides specialist technology permanent and contract recruitment services across The Netherlands and has a turnover of €8m (£6.9m).

This strategic acquisition into The Netherlands further strengthens their European presence and is a key part of the group’s ambitious expansion plans, bringing their global footprint to eight offices across five countries.

Adding R2 Group to their portfolio also strengthens the Gravitas Group’s leadership team with the addition of Rick van Eeden, R2 group founder, and managing partners Jurriaan van Leeuwen and Mark Priems to the senior team.

Gravitas is privately held and private equity-backed, and started in 2010 from London. Having grown organically and by acquisition, the company has eight global offices, across five countries, nearly 400 employees and over £57m in revenues.

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