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Cyber threats are evolving, and the #manufacturing industry is in the crosshairs. As digital transformation drives efficiency and innovation, it also introduces new vulnerabilities. Riviera's Sistla Vaishnavi dives into strategies to safeguard production, intellectual property, and brand reputation. #cybersecurity

✨ Reflecting on 2024 with Gratitude ✨ As 2024 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to appreciate the incredible growth and achievements of our clients, partners, and placements. Your collaboration and trust have been instrumental in shaping this year. Each holiday season, we select an organization to donate to on behalf of our Riviera community. This year, we are proud to support Black Girls Code – an inspiring organization dedicated to empowering young women of color to pursue careers in technology and drive a more inclusive future. Thank you for being part of our journey. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and continued success in the new year! #ThankYou #HappyHolidays #CommunityImpact #DiversityInTech

Riviera Partners has a long history of partnering with legendary innovators and CEOs – and working with Jeffrey Housenbold to build the leadership team at MrBeast is yet another exciting chapter! A huge congratulations to Luis Madrigal on his newest role: Chief Information Officer #CIO of MrBeast! We’re thrilled to see the impact Luis will have alongside an incredible team! Ryan Polich, Iain Grant

Wondering if your organization is ready for a Chief Information Security Officer? Riviera Partners’ own Sistla Vaishnavi shares her expert perspective with CSO Online, detailing nine signs that it’s time to bring a #CISO on board. Gain valuable insights into recognizing the right moment to strengthen your security leadership: Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/enjkprBm

Congratulations to Databricks—a valued, longstanding client of Riviera Partners—on their continued remarkable growth and innovation! Their recent achievements reflect the exceptional talent and leadership that power their success. We’re proud to have played a part in building the high-performing teams behind their transformative technology. Here’s to even more milestones ahead! https://lnkd.in/eqC_mi6K

We recently brought together over 50 Chief Product Officers and VPs from leading tech companies at the Dawn Capital Product Summit in London. Expert panelists shared actionable insights—from maintaining laser-focus on real customer challenges to navigating the ‘re-platforming’ cycle. Catch the key lessons below!👇 Pete Alexander

At Riviera Partners, every year we reflect on the people and companies that we have helped to reach their potential. This year, I’m proud to say that many of our biggest game-changers in Europe are women. Here’s a snapshot of 2024: 🔅 Two-thirds of our searches have been in engineering— the function with the most pronounced gender gap. 🔅 Women secured leadership roles in 28% of our placements. 🔅 According to LinkedIn Talent Insights, in Europe only 23% of product leaders and 7% of engineering leaders are women. Why does this matter? Research consistently shows that diverse perspectives drive better decision-making, fuel innovation, and foster inclusive company cultures. Yet underrepresentation in leadership— especially in engineering and product— remains a significant challenge. There’s still much more progress needed and we are committed to being a part of the solution. Some initiatives for 2025 already underway which I'm excited to share more about in the coming months. To the incredible women stepping into these roles, and to the companies committed to equity in leadership – thank you for engaging with us this year! To name a few: Helen Greul, Ruhi Dang, Lee F., Charlotte Roach (and many more). --- *Diversity is multifaceted and gender is only one aspect. However, grounding these discussions in data—where gender remains one of the few consistently self-reported forms of diversity—is critical for driving change. *Source: LinkedIn Talent Insights 13,283 CPOs/VPPs in Europe: 23% women, 77% men 87,178 CTOs/VPEs in Europe: 7% women, 93% men #RivieraPartners #WomeninTech #DEI #TechnologyLeadership

How are the Gaming, Entertainment, Media, and Sports (GEMS) industries adapting to innovation like AI, VR, and UGC (user-generated content)? It starts with visionary leadership. In our latest blog, Riviera Partners' GEMS Practice Co-Heads, Matt Skiba and Greg Sherman, reveal: ➡️ The top trends reshaping GEMS—from immersive gaming to AI-powered fan experiences. ➡️ The essential leadership qualities driving innovation and engagement in these fast-moving industries. ➡️ Why diverse perspectives are key to global success in GEMS. 👉 Read the full interview now: https://lnkd.in/evJ2JYrT What do you think? 💬 Which trends do you think will have the biggest impact on GEMS leadership? 🔗 Tag someone who needs to see this! #GEMSLeadership #ExecutiveHiring #Gaming #Entertainment #Media #Sports #Innovation #LeadershipTrends #AIinGaming #ImmersiveMedia #FutureOfGEMS #RivieraPartners  

Last Thursday, Riviera Partners teamed up with Visionaries Club to host a Product and Tech Breakfast featuring an engaging roundtable discussion led by Krishna Panicker and Andy Cheadle. The conversation was rich with insights and practical strategies for navigating growth and collaboration in tech and product functions. Some key takeaways: ➡️ Process is never one-size-fits-all: what works to solve your growing pains now won't always work as you scale. Context and adaptability are essential for iterative success. ➡️ Great leaders remove blockers to efficiency. Even high-performing teams can struggle without the right context and clear expectations. ➡️ "Go slow to move fast" - as organizations reach a certain scale, intentionality in organizational design becomes increasingly critical to ensure growth aligns with strategic goals. A heartfelt thank you to Linh Seidel and Betty Lu at Visionaries Club, to the speakers for sharing their expertise with the room, and to everyone who joined for breakfast! #ProductManagement #TechLeadership #VisionariesClub #RivieraPartners Claire Ruder, Vaiva Uryzaj, Balsam Mirza

Riviera Partners continues to set the standard in technical executive search, leveraging deep expertise and data-driven insights to connect the best tech & product leaders with innovative companies worldwide. We’re pleased to announce our latest Bi-Annual Executive Compensation Report, offering an in-depth look at compensation trends segmented by function, level, and company stage—from Seed to Venture-backed, Private Equity-backed, and Public. This comprehensive report also captures insights across key geographies to keep you informed on the latest trends shaping tech leadership. 📊 View the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eNWcRy5z #techtalent #Executiverecruiting #executivesearch #venturecapital #privateequity #compensation #executivecompensation #compensationreport #compensationtrends #techleadership