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Driving innovation across EMEA
Our dedicated EMEA team is at the forefront of meeting the growing demand for top tech talent across Europe and beyond. With a strong presence in key global tech hubs such as the UK, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and more, we are uniquely positioned to support companies at every stage of their growth journey—from seed to public.
Our expertise spans all levels, from mid-level professionals to C-suite executives, ensuring that we deliver the right talent to drive innovation and success in the region’s most dynamic markets.
What our clients say
“As the CEO of a rapidly growing tech company, I have had the pleasure of working closely with Riviera Partners for the past 3 years. Their expertise and dedication have been crucial in building our world-class leadership team. Riviera Partners excels in understanding our industry and unique company culture. They consistently identify and attract top-tier talent aligned with our technical needs and core values. Their rigorous vetting process has led to the successful placement of key executives who have significantly contributed to the success of GetYourGuide.”
Johannes Reck
Co-founder & CEO
“I want to express my sincere thanks to Riviera Partners for their outstanding support during our recent CTO search. We’ve successfully concluded the process and secured our top choice for the role. Riviera Partners demonstrated exceptional expertise and dedication throughout the search. Their team was detailed, communicated effectively, and truly advocated for the candidate we were seeking. The entire experience was top-notch, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome. I highly recommend Riviera Partners and would definitely work with them again in the future.”
Will Donnelly
Co-Founder & CEO
Placement highlights
Company: Helsing
Headquarters: Bayern, Germany
Stage: Growth
Sector: Aerospace & Defense
Placement: CISO
Company description: Helsing develops AI-powered defense tech, focusing on drones and software, to enhance military capabilities for democratic nations.
Company: Tide
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Stage: Growth
Sector: Internet Software & Services
Placement: Chief Data & Technology Officer
Company description: Tide is a business management platform that helps SMEs handle banking, invoicing, accounting, and other administrative tasks.
Company: Granola
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Stage: Growth
Sector: Internet Software & Services
Placement: CTO
Company description: Granola specializes in productivity tools within the technology sector offering a notepad that transcribes conversations, generates action items, and provides templates for various meeting types.
Company: Unit4
Headquarters: Dordrecht, The Netherlands
Stage: PE-Backed
Sector: Internet Software & Services
Placement: EVP of Engineering
Company description: Unit4 is a provider of enterprise applications within the domains of ERP, FP&A, S2C, and HCM, empowering people in service organizations.
Company: GetYourGuide
Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
Stage: Series E
Sector: Travel Tech
Placements: VP of Design
Company description: GetYourGuide is a global leader in the travel experiences sector, providing an online tourism platform that connects travelers with local guides for unique experiences worldwide.
Company: Software AG
Headquarters: Darmstadt, Germany
Stage: PE-Backed
Sector: Internet Software & Services
Placement: CPO
Company description: Software AG offers a platform that allows businesses to simplify their data integrations and streamline their operations.
Company: Fremantl
Headquarters: Burbank, California
Stage: Private / Bootstrapped
Sector: Media
Placements: Global Head of AI
Company description: Fremantle is one the and most successful creators, producers and distributors of scripted and unscripted content in the world.
Placements by stage
Some of our Venture-backed clients
Some of our Private Equity-backed clients
Some of our Investment Firm clients
Some of our Public clients
Our team
Glenn Murphy
Managing Partner, Europe
With over 17 years of experience in the executive search industry, Glenn leads EMEA, which focuses on the unique talent and expertise needs of venture-backed companies from pre-Seed through pre-IPO.
Insights and news
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