Chris Rice

Chris Rice is a Partner at Riviera Partners, a global executive search firm that specializes in recruiting for technology, product, and design leadership roles. He joined the firm in 2020 and has since focused on placing senior-level executives, particularly in late-stage and public technology companies.12

Professional Background

• Current Role: Partner at Riviera Partners (since July 2022)
  • Responsibilities include connecting clients with top tech executives and driving innovation in executive search through a data-driven approach.13
• Previous Experience:
  • JUUL Labs: Led talent and recruiting for various technical groups including engineering and R&D.2
  • Intel: Managed global recruiting for the data center business, collaborating with Intel Capital on talent acquisition in cutting-edge fields like AI and IoT.2

Education

Chris holds a Master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (GPA 4.0) and a Bachelor's degree in Business Studies (GPA 3.9), both from Southern New Hampshire University, where he studied from 2011 to 2015.12

Additional Information

Chris Rice is also noted for his service as a decorated U.S. Army veteran, which adds to his diverse professional background.2 His approach to executive recruiting emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships and maintaining open communication with clients and candidates alike.4