Neptune North Selects Columbus Region for a U.S. Technology Hub

Published: September 28, 2026

Fast-growing UK consultancy will create 75 jobs to accelerate U.S. growth

Columbus, OH — Neptune North, a UK-based technology consultancy, will establish a U.S. technology hub at a to be determined location in the Columbus Region, creating 75 jobs by the end of 2029.

Founded in Newcastle upon Tyne in 2024, Neptune North provides data, artificial intelligence, software and consulting services to businesses in the finance and other industries. The company is a joint venture between Oliver Wyman, a global management consulting firm and part of Marsh, and Rokos Capital Management, a global alternative investment fund manager.

The Columbus Region gives Neptune North access to the exceptional talent, business community and connectivity we need to serve U.S. clients and build a strong foundation for long-term growth,” said James Beard, CEO of Neptune North. “We are assembling a team capable of solving complex technology problems in industries where precision and trust are essential. We see real opportunity to support that work from this growing metro and envisage hiring locally for both experienced and graduate roles, along with attracting talent to the Region from further afield.

Neptune North’s new team will include software developers, data engineers and other technology professionals supporting the company’s growing U.S. client base.

Neptune North was created to address a gap in the technology services market by pairing strategic consulting with the technical capability to build and implement solutions. Its operation will extend that model further into the U.S. market.

Neptune North is placing the Columbus Region at the center of its U.S. growth strategy, and that is a strong signal about the caliber of this market,” said Jonas Peterson, chief economic development officer and president of One Columbus. “The company needs sophisticated talent, proximity to clients and a business community built for collaboration. Our region delivers all three, and we are ready to help this team put down roots and scale.

The Columbus Region is home to 18 Fortune 1000 headquarters and a significant concentration of financial services, insurance and technology employers. That mix gives Neptune North access to experienced professionals, potential customers and a network that can support its continued growth.

Neptune North’s decision to establish a new U.S. technology office in Ohio speaks to how the state has become a top destination for overseas investment within the American market,” said JobsOhio President and CEO J.P. Nauseef. “As a rapidly emerging innovator, Neptune North will have easy access to the talent, ideas and a diverse client base needed to spark its future growth.

About Neptune North

Neptune North was established in 2024 as a joint venture between Rokos Capital Management and Oliver Wyman, a pairing that brought together deep financial markets expertise and global consulting pedigree signalling from the outset that this was not a typical startup.

In just two years, Neptune North has grown to 200 employees, opened offices in the UK, US, Spain and Lithuania, and established a presence across Australia and New Zealand. Headquartered in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne (UK), the business operates across financial markets, defence technology and AI, serving some of the world’s most sophisticated clients.

About One Columbus
As the economic development organization for the 11-county Columbus Region and part of the Columbus Partnership team, One Columbus’ mission is to lead a comprehensive regional growth strategy that develops and attracts the world’s most competitive companies, grows a highly adaptive workforce, prepares our communities for the future and inspires corporate, academic and public innovation throughout the Columbus Region. One Columbus expertly guides companies through the location decision process. Through strategic business outreach and customized research, the One Columbus team leverages public, private and institutional partnerships to grow the Columbus Region’s economy and strengthen its national and international competitiveness. Funding is received from more than 300 private organizations, local governments, academic institutions and JobsOhio. Learn more at ColumbusRegion.com.

About JobsOhio
JobsOhio, Ohio’s private nonprofit economic development corporation, enhances company growth and personnel development through business attraction, retention, and expansion across 10 competitive industry sectors. With a team of seasoned professionals, JobsOhio utilizes a comprehensive network to foster talent production in targeted industries and attract talent through Find Your Ohio. Collaborating with seven regional partners, including Dayton Development Coalition, Lake to River Economic Development, Ohio Southeast Economic Development, One Columbus, REDI Cincinnati, Regional Growth Partnership, and Team NEO. JobsOhio delivers world-class customer service to provide companies with a competitive advantage. In 2026, Ohio was named CNBC’s Top State for Business. Learn more at www.jobsohio.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X , Instagram, and Facebook.