testimonials

FMCG

DCC decided to engage Accreate to carry out a search in support of growing our Internal Audit team. Arising from this assignment, we identified and recruited an excellent candidate for internal audit and also recruited an additional finance executive to join the team at DCC. We were very pleased with the service provided by the Accreate team and in particular Jeannette Naughton who was consistent, helpful, pro-active and responsive throughout the process.

Ann Keenan, Head of Group Human Resources, DCC plc

Life Sciences

We had a senior finance position to fill in our Dublin Office.  Accreate did a great job of sourcing several excellent candidates in a very efficient manner, and were very helpful in providing assistance in finalizing the candidate selection.  Moreover their flexibility and professionalism in handling the mandate were much appreciated”

Mark D’Souza, Worldwide VP of Finance, Labopharm

We had an urgent requirement to source a number of senior level executives for critical roles within our Plc team in Ireland. We met with Accreate and were impressed by their approach so engaged them on an exclusive basis. We could not have been more impressed with Accreate’s efficiency, professionalism and ability to meet and surpass our expectations. Over a six week period, we completed the entire process and are delighted with each of the candidates who have joined our team.

Nigel Clerkin, Snr Vice President, Elan Corporation Plc

Technology

I approached Accreate on the basis of their reputation as a professional executive search firm. I found Accreate to be competent and able to provide a high quality service in their approach to sourcing and fulfilling our needs.They took the time to discuss the role requirements and understand our business. They mapped and targeted organisations and high potential candidates which enabled them to find the best candidate to suit our requirement. I have enjoyed a quality working relationship with Accreate and would have no hesitation in recommending Accreate as an Executive Search firm.

Maeve Bleahene, Sr Human Resource Manager, Lionbridge

We engaged Accreate to conduct a search for a Head of IT Operations for Paddy Power’s growing business. Throughout my interaction with Accreate they were professional and responsive at all times and demonstrated an impressive understanding of senior level talent in the Irish technology market. They conducted a comprehensive in-depth search of the market and engaged some of Ireland’s top IT executives for the position. I would have no hesitation in recommending Accreate as a trusted search partner to other organisations that are seeking to strengthen their leadership team. 

Allan Brownlee, Head of HR, Head Office & Non-Retail at Paddy Power Plc

Financial Services

We retained Accreate to research the Corporate Treasury market in Dublin with a view to having a good look at the state of the market and hiring an effective operator to add to our team.  Accreate’s research was insightful and comprehensive giving us a solid platform from which to hire effectively.  We are delighted with the process and the end result, we would gladly use Accreate again for our top level resourcing requirements.    

Aisling Dodgson, Head of Treasury, Investec Bank

I met with Accreate whilst on a short business trip from the US to Ireland, having received a recommendation regarding Accreate’s capability in the Executive Search space. We were keen to source a high calibre tax professional at partner level for a key strategic role within GE’s worldwide tax group, based from Ireland.  I was impressed by Accreate’s in-depth knowledge of the market and their creative and innovative approach to executive search. What I had anticipated to be a potentially difficult process to manage in light of my diary schedule and the fact that I was based on a different continent actually turned out to be one of the most straight-forward and efficient recruitment processes that I have ever had the pleasure of being involved with. Accreate delivered in every respect and we are delighted with the outcome.

Joni Walser, Senior Tax Counsel, GE Corporate, United States

Following our launch of Barclays Wealth in Ireland, we selected Accreate to work with us on an exclusive basis in recruiting senior private bankers. An important part of the assignment was the preparation by Accreate of a market research report outlining the key players in the Irish market and the pool of available talent of private bankers.

To ensure they fully understood our needs, Accreate set about gaining an in-depth understanding of our company culture and product offering. Having identified the best individuals to fit with our requirements, they managed the external recruitment process professionally and to our complete satisfaction and we are very happy with the individuals who joined our team.

Pat McCormack, Head of Wealth Management, Barclays Wealth

We recently engaged Accreate on a Search assignment with a view to adding a talented and high quality individual to the Goodbody Corporate Finance team. This move was in response to increased demands for our services and to plan for future growth. As part of their remit, Accreate provided a complete picture of the Corporate Finance landscape here in Ireland as well as Irish Corporate Financiers based overseas highlighting the key talent in each market. We found the information as well as the support in the recruitment process from the team at Accreate very comprehensive and we were furnished with complete and unbiased information expediently throughout the process. We have made a hire which we feel is the best for our business and would not hesitate to engage Accreate on future searches

Brian O’Kelly, Managing Director, Goodbody Corporate Finance

SME

David Burke of Accreate carried out a brief for our company to find and select suitable candidates for a Chief Operations Officer position.  David and Accreate carried out this function in a timely and professional manner and were successful in identifying a short-list from which we selected the successful candidate.  The information and the research documents provided to us were of a very high standard and coupled with their approach to the task we would recommend them for future assignments of a similar nature

Tom Ruddy, Managing Director, EPS Group

I approached Accreate to search for our new Managing Director and could not have found them more helpful in partnering with our business to find a new MD. Making senior appointments is never easy and making the right one in this case is absolutely critical to the continued success of our business. What pleased me the most was that Accreate followed the brief exactly in making recommendations to us of all shortlisted candidates.  I would have no hesitation in recommending Nikki Rooney, or indeed Accreate, for future Executive Search assignments. 

Nick Watts, Managing Director, JVM Equipment

Energy 

I have to say that our CFO and HR Director are two of the best additions to the team we have acquired in quite some time. Both are getting on very well and contributing greatly thanks to Accreate.

Brian Motherway, Head of Strategy & Innovation, SEI 

Public Sector, Not-for-Profit & Charity

Having received a recommendation about Accreate's expertise in terms of senior level executive search, we engaged them to assist us with the appointment of a CEO for our charity.  We were extremely impressed with their understanding of the not-for-profit sector and their unflinching professionalism throughout the process.  They provided an excellent service and conducted a thorough and efficient search which was concluded successfully and without delay. We have no hesitation in recommending Accreate to other organisations seeking to fill key leadership roles. 

Dave Gribben, Director, Stepping Stone Charity