Irish executive search firm Accreate is launching in the London market, focusing on financial services and retail.

In Ireland, the firm also operates in the banking, FMCG, life sciences, technology and telecommunications industries.

The launch is led by new hire Bonnie Stevens, who joins Accreate as practice leader.

Stevens has previously headed hiring at Standard Chartered Bank across Europe, and also has experience of in-house recruiting at various other financial institutions.

Accreate is a sister brand of financial recruiter Morgan McKinley and Irish office support brand La Crème. All three are owned by Premier Group.