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Tech Icon Spotlight: Luke Shoberg
Tech Icon Spotlight:Luke Shoberg Member of Technical Staff, Latacora; Former CISO, Sequoia Capital Quick links Embrace gray Putting team ahead of technology Secure is in…
Decoding the Modern CISO Role: From Defender to Strategic Partner
As cybersecurity threats grow in both scope and sophistication, explore how the role of the CISO is shifting to meet the demands of a changing…
4 AI Leadership Roles Your Company May Need by 2030
As AI continues to evolve, the leadership roles your company needs will shift quickly. As AI reshapes industries, disrupts business models, and redefines customer expectations,…
Will Potter Rejoins Riviera Partners as Managing Partner, Strengthening Public Practice Leadership
San Francisco, CA — June 4, 2025 — Riviera Partners, the leading executive search firm for technology and product leadership, is pleased to announce that…
How Top Technology Companies Are Building Cybersecurity Leadership for the Future
Today, cybersecurity leadership isn’t merely safeguarding, it’s about embedding security into every part of the business, from innovation to product development and growth strategy. As cyber…
Cybersecurity Leader Hiring Playbook
Build a cybersecurity org that protects today and powers your future Unlock today’s playbook for hiring leaders who deliver innovation and resilience. What if your…
Tech Icon Spotlight: Susan Standiford
Tech Icon Spotlight:Susan Standiford Former CTO at StepStone, Ikea, Zeal Group, and Rue La La Quick links From techie to tech leader Merging teams, tech,…
The AI Talent Gap Is Real—Here’s How Companies Are Closing It
As the demand for skilled AI executives grows, the companies that are proactively refining their hiring and leadership approaches are the ones best positioned for…
AI Leadership Playbook
AI leadership is the new competitive edge.Do you have the right strategy? Get the battle-tested blueprint for building an AI-ready leadership team. The right leadership…
New Executive Compensation Report Reveals Key Trends in Tech Leadership Pay for 2025
Riviera Partners’ 2025 Executive Compensation Report offers valuable insights into the real salary, bonus, and equity packages tech companies are offering for leadership roles across VC-backed, PE-backed, and public companies.
Riviera Partners Expands EMEA Practice with Appointment of Lydia Shepherd as Partner
London – May 7, 2025 — Riviera Partners, the premier executive search firm specializing in technology leadership, is pleased to announce that Lydia Shepherd has…
Riviera Partners Expands Public Practice with the Addition of Adam Zellner as Partner
San Francisco, CA – May 6, 2025 – Riviera Partners, the premier executive search firm specializing in technology leadership, today announced the appointment of Adam…
How Leadership Will Determine Whether AI In Healthcare Survives the Compliance and Integration Gauntlet
In our previous article, we looked at a major blind spot: predictive models that perform well in training but break down in clinical reality. This…
AI Model Shortcomings in Hospitals Highlight Urgent Needs in Healthcare AI Leadership and Hiring
While AI models keep improving, the expectations for those guiding their development and deployment are only getting higher. By Brian Bocchino, Partner, Ventures Practice -…
Sam Wholley Rejoins Riviera Partners as Managing Partner
San Francisco, CA – April 21, 2025 — Riviera Partners, the leading executive search firm specializing in technology leadership, is pleased to announce that Sam…
