Chris Blais
Partner
Venture-Backed Practice

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Biography
Chris Blais is a Client Partner at Riviera Partners within the Venture-Backed Practice, where he partners with founders, investors, and executive teams to build high-impact leadership organizations. He specializes in retained executive search for high-growth, venture-backed companies, with a focus on placing transformative leaders in critical roles across product, technology, and go-to-market functions. Chris is known for his relationship-driven approach and ability to align talent strategy with business objectives, helping companies scale through periods of rapid growth and change. He brings a deep understanding of the venture ecosystem and a track record of connecting organizations with leaders who drive long-term value and performance.
Client highlights
- Zillow*
- Tomo*
- Auth0*
- Vouched*
- ZoomCare*
- Juno Therapeutics*
*searches completed prior to joining Riviera Partners