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.
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.
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded with the addition of Will Potter as a managing partner, where he will help lead the firm’s public practice, working with enterprise and public companies to build world-class technology leadership teams. “We’re thrilled to welcome Will back to
Executive compensation goes beyond negotiation—it’s a strategic tool for driving growth, retaining talent, and maintaining a competitive edge. Understanding your executives’ value can be the key to securing top talent instead of losing them to rivals. Riviera Partners’ 2025 Executive Compensation Report, exclusively available to Riviera’s client and partner network, offers valuable insights into the
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded with the addition of Adam Zellner as a partner in its public practice. His arrival further enhances Riviera’s capabilities in helping large-scale enterprises identify and secure senior technology leaders. “Adam’s track record with enterprise clients and his deep understanding of
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded with the addition of Sam Wholley as a managing partner. A seasoned operator, executive coach, and search professional, he returns to Riviera after four years as an operating partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, where he advised portfolio companies on