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Will Hunsinger
C.E.O. at Riviera Partners
Will Hunsinger is the Chief Executive Officer of Riviera Partners, a global executive recruiting firm that specializes in placing leadership talent in software engineering, product management, and design. He has been with Riviera since 2016, initially serving as Chief Operating Officer before being promoted to CEO in March 2018.135
Background and Career
Hunsinger has a robust background in the technology sector, having held various roles as a consultant, entrepreneur, executive, and investor. Before joining Riviera, he was the Digital Practice Operating Director at TPG Growth, a private equity fund. His previous ventures include co-founding SportStream, which was acquired by Facebook, and serving as CEO of Evri, a company backed by Vulcan Ventures. He has also worked in senior positions at Gap Inc., Overture (acquired by Yahoo!), and Accenture.123
Leadership at Riviera Partners
As CEO, Hunsinger has been instrumental in expanding Riviera's executive search practice and launching R² (Riviera's marketplace for software engineering talent), which utilizes data science and machine learning to enhance recruitment processes. His leadership is recognized for driving significant growth and innovation within the firm.134
Contributions and Vision
Hunsinger emphasizes the transformative potential of technology and data science in recruiting, aiming to improve the experience for both clients and candidates. His vision includes leveraging advanced technologies to optimize talent acquisition processes.236
In addition to his role at Riviera Partners, Hunsinger serves on several boards and has been involved in various entrepreneurial ventures throughout his career.5