Riveron's Leadership Expands in Key Markets

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following a period of growth, Riveron has announced continued expansion, driven by the advisory firm’s strategic leadership appointments and a focus on key markets, including New York.

The firm's talent base has grown markedly in 2024, elevating a diverse group of professionals and bolstering Riveron’s ability to deliver solutions focused on the office of the CFO, M&A, distressed scenarios, and other critical needs. The expansion within these markets signals the further evolution of the firm, whose refreshed brand will be unveiled in early 2025.

“It has been motivating working with a team that brings not only perspectives from industry and Big Four firms but also applied experience from our company’s own growth story. Riveron serves our clients comprehensively—before, during, and after acquisitions and other transformational transactions,” Senior Managing Director and Transaction Services Leader, Alex Shahidi added. “And, because our team isn’t bound by the independence restrictions of audit firms, we can effectively act as an extension of each client’s organization, no matter their geography. This allows for deep, strategic partnerships as we tackle complex challenges.”

The overall growth of Riveron’s team dovetails into a series of leadership placements across diverse geographies and areas of expertise, including the firm’s international expansion with the acquisition of Yantra, a technology-centric firm well-established in the US, India, and Canada, from which Vikram Bhandari joined Riveron’s executive leadership team (ELT) as Chief Technology and Innovation Officer. More recently, Riveron named Mike Montgomery as an ELT member and the market lead in Northern California, when Riveron announced its partnership with accounting advisory firm Effectus Group.

Notably, several of Riveron’s recent hires and promotions elevate talented female leaders within the firm. These advancements underscore Riveron's dedication to fostering a diverse and inclusive team across all levels of the organization, and they build upon the success of other recent appointments of women to C-suite positions, including Chief Legal Officer Erica Hageman and New York-based Chief Marketing Officer Linda Orton, who guide the advisory firm as part of its ELT.

The firm has appointed several professionals focused on the New York market, in particular, led by Senior Managing Director and New York Market Leader Hamish de Freitas.

“As we continue to grow, we’re excited to partner with our clients and colleagues across the entire firm,” said de Freitas. “Our team of professionals is well-positioned to guide CFOs and other stakeholders to address their most pressing needs and create new avenues for value.”

Several former EY professionals have also joined Riveron’s ranks in New York, including Shahidi alongside Managing Directors Josh Buckley, Paul Veprek, and Chris Wheeler. In addition, Accounting Advisory professionals who joined Riveron’s New York office in 2024 include Managing Directors Isabelle Bordas and Matt Wray, each bringing prior experience from other Big Four firms.

About Riveron

Founded in 2006, Riveron professionals simplify and solve complex business problems. We partner with CFOs, private equity firms, and other stakeholders to maximize outcomes. Riveron teams bring industry perspective and a full suite of solutions focused on the office of the CFO, M&A, and distress. In 2023, the company was acquired by affiliates of Kohlberg & Company from H.I.G. Capital – which is continuing its partnership with Riveron through a minority investment. Riveron has 18 international offices.