Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has appointed Rupert Irving head of its insurance industry practice.

The appointment follows the firm’s acquisition of boutique executive search firm Patterson Irving, Irving set up in 2000 focusing on the insurance sector.

Kester Scrope, UK managing director and COO of Odgers Berndtson, says: “Rupert brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise working with top tier insurance clients.

“We welcome his expertise operating in the UK and across Europe which sits well alongside other strong disciplines for us such as risk management and banking.”