Riviera Partners

About Us

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.

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Riviera was founded in 2002 to help transformative companies flourish in a continually evolving technology marketplace through the successful recruitment of executives and engineers.

We’re committed to delivering the best recruiting service and experience possible. Our full stack recruiting approach enables us to help people and companies reach their full potential.

We take a hands-on approach to everything we do at Riviera and we understand that our hard work plays a critical role in helping others flourish.

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Solutions And Expertise

Solutions
  • Advisory Services
  • Board Services
  • Data Analy./Mrkt. Intell.
  • Executive Search
  • On-Demand Recruiting
  • Recruitment Research
Industries
  • Advertising/Marketing
  • Aerospace/Defense
  • Agriculture
  • Automotive
  • Biotechnology
  • Clean Tech./Sustain.
  • Cloud Based
  • Communications
  • Construction
  • Consulting
  • Consumer
  • Consumer Products
  • Consumer Services
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data & Analytics
  • Devices
  • Energy
  • Engineering & Archit.
  • Financial Services
  • FinTech
  • Hedge Funds
  • High Tech
  • Industrial
  • Internet
  • Life Sci./Healthcare
  • Machine Learning
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Medical Devices
  • Mobile
  • Payments/Processes
  • Private Equity
  • Professional Services
  • Quantitative Finance
  • Software
  • Sports
  • Supply Chain
  • Technology
  • Transportation
  • Travel, Hosp. & Leisure
  • Venture Capital
Functions
  • Data/Analytics
  • Information/Digital
  • Research & Develop.

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News Briefings

Talent and Technology: A New Generation of Leadership Enters the C-Suite 

Riviera Partners recently surveyed more than 1,000 technology executives for its latest report, revealing a major shift in how leadership is structured. According to Riviera, AI, data, and cross-functional collaboration are pushing technology roles to the forefront of enterprise strategy. The report identifies five key positions now demanding space in the C-suite: Chief AI officer (CAIO), chief

Riviera Partners Appoints Chief Operating Officer

San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has named Sandy Ma as chief operating officer. “Sandy has been at the heart of our growth—always bringing sharp strategy, a steady hand, and genuine care for the people she works with,” Riviera Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “In

Riviera Partners Acquires Board and Technology (BaT) 

San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has acquired Board and Technology (BaT). The firm’s founder Olof Pripp has joined Riviera as a partner. Board and Technology will continue to operate under its name, co-branded as “Board and Technology – Powered by Riviera Partners.” Financial terms of

Reshaping the Talent Playbook in the Age of AI

In the age of AI, rapid technological advancements are revolutionizing the way organizations are approaching talent management. Heightened levels of automation are already reshaping recruitment, assessment, and team building while improving workforce optimization – all while balancing the critical need for ethical, human-centric decision-making. Hunt Scanlon Media is convening over 250 chief talent officers, CHROs,

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Press Releases

How to Hire a CISO in 2026: What’s Changed in the Mandate, the Comp, and the Reporting Line

Hiring a CISO in 2026 is not the same exercise it was three years ago. The mandate has widened, the reporting line has moved closer to the board, and the candidate pool behaves differently than it did when the role was treated as a senior IT post. For boards, CEOs and CHROs approaching the hire,

Riviera Partners Expands EMEA Practice with Appointment of Maddy Cross as Partner

London, UK – [August 20, 2025] – Riviera Partners, the leading global executive search firm specializing in technology leadership, today announced the appointment of Maddy Cross as Partner in its EMEA Practice. Based in London, Maddy brings more than 15 years of combined experience in Executive Search and Venture Capital, with a proven track record of building

Will Potter Rejoins Riviera Partners as Managing Partner, Strengthening Public Practice Leadership

San Francisco, CA — June 4, 2025 — Riviera Partners, the leading executive search firm for technology and product leadership, is pleased to announce that Will Potter is rejoining the firm as a Managing Partner, where he will help lead Riviera’s Public Practice, working with enterprise and public companies to build world-class technology leadership teams. Will

Riviera Partners Expands EMEA Practice with Appointment of Lydia Shepherd as Partner

London – May 7, 2025 — Riviera Partners, the premier executive search firm specializing in technology leadership, is pleased to announce that Lydia Shepherd has joined the firm as a Partner within its growing EMEA Practice. With nearly 15 years of experience in executive search, Lydia brings deep expertise in building high-impact product and technology teams across Europe.

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