Founded in 2001, Riviera Partners is a global driver of innovation solely focused on placing technical executive leadership talent in the crucial areas of product management, software engineering, IT, AI/ML/Data, cybersecurity, and design. As the go-to talent partner for leading private equity investors, venture capitalists, public companies, and innovative organizations globally, Riviera has grown to over 120 team members and placed talent in more than 25 countries. Their proprietary technology, SutroX, combines deep recruiting expertise with AI and machine learning to power every search — limiting false positives, maximizing results, and delivering full transparency throughout the process.

Riviera operates across six offices — San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York City, Bozeman, Providence, and London — with boots on the ground in major tech hubs globally, including a growing EMEA practice. Beyond executive search, Riviera offers Talent Advisory services to help companies assess talent, define clearer roles, and design more effective organizations, while Paragon by Riviera Partners serves as their full-service talent acquisition arm for technology founders, leaders, and investors who need to scale technical teams and get to market faster. Diversity is a foundational priority in every search, with more than 40% of placements going to women or professionals of color.