Riviera Partners

Riviera Partners is the largest technology-focused executive search firm globally, specialising exclusively in placing leadership talent in product management, software engineering, IT, AI/ML/data, cybersecurity and design. Founded in 2001, Riviera Partners serves innovative boards, investors and companies at every stage of development, from venture-backed startups through to public enterprises. The company offers comprehensive capabilities including executive search, team builds through its Paragon programme, and talent advisory services to assess talent, define clearer roles and design more effective organisations.

Riviera Partners maintains deep expertise across diverse industries including technology, consumer and marketplace, financial services, gaming and entertainment, healthcare and life sciences, industrials and manufacturing, real estate, business services, climate and energy, education, hospitality and public sector. The firm specialises in stage-specific recruitment, connecting startups with leaders to guide growth from seed to scale, placing tech executives for private equity-backed companies to drive growth and successful exits, and recruiting tech leaders to drive transformation in late-stage and public companies.

Operating across 20+ countries and 120+ cities globally, Riviera Partners distinguishes itself through unmatched access to an extensive, active and engaged candidate pool built over decades of specialised search work, deep industry knowledge and proprietary technology. With over 1,800 clients, 850+ placements at unicorns and 700+ placements at late-stage and public companies, the firm maintains a 60% repeat client rate. Riviera Partners' dedicated team of 80+ recruiting professionals delivers exceptional outcomes by combining focus, access and insight to ensure clients' success.