TLDR:
- Riviera Partners expands its Private Equity practice by adding Rick Harris as a partner.
- Riviera Partners is a global recruiting firm specializing in the technology industry, providing optimal placements for key executive roles.
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners has announced the expansion of its Private Equity practice by adding Rick Harris as a partner. With over 20 years of experience in placing top executives in leading software and consumer tech companies, Harris brings a valuable asset to the Private Equity-focused team. His previous work includes leading executive searches in software, consumer technology, and healthtech, making him a knowledgeable addition to the team.
Prior to joining Riviera Partners, Harris worked at Raines and True Search, where he established himself as a leader in the field. His recruitment expertise will contribute to Riviera Partner’s reputation as a go-to firm for recruiting engineering and product leaders. The firm has a track record of successful placements at top companies like Pinterest, Uber, and Dropbox, as well as with venture-backed concerns like Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia.
Riviera Partners recently received an investment from Insight Partners, a global software investor, to help the firm further expand its market reach and continue providing top talent for its clients. Through machine learning algorithms, Riviera Partners has been able to identify highly qualified candidates that fit the needs of organizations, boasting a success rate of over 95 percent with a shortlist provided in 30 days.
The firm has also recently welcomed Sam Wilkins as a partner, joining the venture capital-backed practice led by managing partner Eoin O’Toole. Wilkins brings a wealth of experience from his tenure at Erevena, further strengthening Riviera Partner’s position in the executive search industry.
