Stage-Specific Expertise
Private Equity
Your strategic partner in securing top tech leadership
Navigating the complexities of private equity-backed companies requires more than just expertise—it demands a partner who truly understands the unique pressures and challenges at this stage of growth.
At Riviera, we bring deep experience in placing seasoned technology and product executives who have a proven track record of driving profitable growth and achieving successful exits.
What our clients say
“As a technology focused growth buyout firm, we always have Riviera on our short list when choosing a partner to hire C-level and senior technical talent. They know all the key players in the SaaS/B2B market with agile search consultants who get the nuances of our diverse portfolio needs.”
Erin Peterson
Head of Talent, Growth Team
“Riviera Partners and their team have consistently gone above and beyond to deliver quality candidates to my firm and portfolio companies. I am truly thankful for them, and they are always the first call whenever making a new investment. In addition to being great recruiters, they are also amazing partners and friends. It is clear why Riviera is considered the leading search firm, and I hope to continue working with them on all my future endeavors.”
Alex Anderson
Executive Chairman
“Riviera Partners excels in the competitive executive search landscape by consistently identifying and attracting top technical leaders. Their strategic approach to technical talent and extensive industry connections have benefited our portfolio companies, providing the leadership needed to drive meaningful growth.”
Reid Terry
Director, Talent
Placements by sector
We collaborate with leading private equity firms to place top-tier technical executives across portfolio companies in every major industry. Our strategic partnerships drive growth and innovation for PE-backed businesses across a wide range of diverse sectors.
Software
Consumer/Retail
Healthcare
Fintech
Industrials
Business Services
Trusted placements at leading PE firms
Our expertise in placing top-tier technical leadership spans beyond the portfolios into some of the most prominent private equity firms. From AI advisors to seasoned CTOs and Technical Operating Partners, we understand the critical role these leaders play in driving innovation and success for the firm and across portfolio companies, and our track record speaks for itself.
Placements Include:
- AI Operating Advisor
- Executive Director, Technology
- CTO, Managing Partner
- Director, Technology Diligence
- Operating Products & Technology
Placement highlights
Company: The Aspen Group
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Sector: Healthcare
Placement: CISO, CIO, CPO, VP Engineering
Company description: TAG exists to power the provider so they can meet patients where they are, no matter their specialty, and deliver better care.
Company: Yahoo!
Headquarters: Sunnyvale, CA
Sector: Internet, Media
Placement: SVP Engineering
Company description: Yahoo is a technology and media company that serves users through its portfolio of digital platforms, products, and services.
Company: Ellucian
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Sector: SaaS/Edtech
Placement: CPO, SVP Product
Company description: Ellucian’s cloud & SaaS solutions empower today’s higher education institutions to be more agile & efficient.
Company: PRGX
Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
Sector: Business Services
Placements: CAIO, Chief Data Intelligence Officer
Company description: PRGX is a business analytics and information services firm. They are pioneering a new suite of services called Profit Discovery.
Company: Redpin
Headquarters: London, England
Sector: Payments
Placements: CTO, Director of Data
Company description: Redpin is a commercial foreign exchange for the purchase or sale of any currency.
Company: IQVIA
Headquarters: Durham, NC
Sector: Healthcare
Placement: CISO
Company description: IQVIA is a provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and contract research services to the life sciences industry.
Company: Infoblox
Headquarters: Santa Clara, CA
Sector: Business Services
Placement: CPO
Company description: Infoblox develops network identity solutions enabling businesses to automate network control functions to reduce costs and boost security.
Eric Larson
Managing Partner
Private Equity Practice
James Ryan, Ph.D.
Partner & Head of AI / ML / Data Practice EMEA
Insights and news
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