Private Equity

MD on Value Creation team at $25B AUM sponsor tapped Riviera for insight into org design, trade-offs between CTO and CPTO and attractiveness of role

Client CEO had strong personal network, advanced talks with 1 candidate and constrained budget available for role

Riviera was able to quickly share best practices on org design, current trends on title/span of control for companies their stage and compensation benchmarks to help client calibrate with board. Consultative discussions led to engagement and successful placement in 72 days.

Following recent acquisition by sponsor, leveling up existing leadership talent

CTO was 15 year veteran of business, well-liked by org, but not equipped to modernize tech capabilities

After mapping company targets, Rivi was able to share recent back-channels on several candidates from target companies — before going live in market. This gave the hiring manager confidence to launch with strict cultural/leadership style requirements.

After raising growth capital previously, client pursued both organic and inorganic growth

Combination of technical debt and different systems from multiple integrations have created systems that don’t speak to each other among other challenges

Tapped network of seasoned PE operators who have ‘seen this play before’ and have the pattern recognition to have an immediate impact to reposition the company for accelerated growth