Executive Search & Interim Management

Our Solutions

Executive Search

Our expertise and broad network means we're able to identify and access the right candidates for a wide range of roles - from executive and mid- to senior management roles, to functional specialist roles in leadership, finance, sales, marketing, human resources, operations, and technology.

  • Sourcing exceptional, high impact leadership talent for growing businesses
  • Customized solutions
  • An exceptional candidate experience

Interim Management

When an executive leaves their position or a critical project is underway, it's important to secure an interim resource fast. We provide rapid access to high-impact executives.

  • Urgent and responsive replacement of senior talent
  • Sudden departures, project-based, and situational roles
  • Experienced C-suite and senior management resources

Fractional

Not all businesses need or have the budget for a full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Fractional CFOs and CHROs provide the part-time support you need.

  • Securing cost-effective access to seasoned executives
  • Part-time, freelance, or special projects
  • Consultative/advisory approach for scaling or high growth companies

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Why Work With Us

Our Platform

  • Unique service offerings that provide organizations with holistic solutions, no matter where they are in the business lifecycle.
  • Data & insights from industry leading professionals and thought leaders across the North American B. Riley platform.
  • An advisory mindset that delivers the right candidate at the right time, with a focus on cultural, organizational, and personality fit.
  • North American and global reach through the B. Riley platform and as a member of IIC Partners, a global network of executive search firms.

Candidate Centric

  • An unparalleled focus on the candidate to support their career-journeys, build relationships and find exceptional people for our clients.
  • Executives-in-transition programs that provide candidates with development opportunities and the resources to stand out and excel in their search for their next role.
  • Interim opportunities for candidates who can offer their expertise and skills when organizations need it most, at short notice.
  • Talent pipelining that proactively builds long-standing relationships with a qualified candidate pool, leading to higher quality talent and quicker hiring processes.
  • Business development opportunities that can result in referrals, and enhanced professional network.

Boutique & Custom

  • A bespoke approach that meets the unique needs of our clients and allows us to pivot quickly if needed.
  • Deep relationship building that results in an average of three placements per client.
  • Flexibility of fee structure that is based on the client's needs and unique situation.
  • Responsiveness, speed, and collaboration; all hallmarks of our distinct culture and approach.

Human Capital Advisory

  • Talent assessments that empower companies with invaluable insights.
  • Onboarding integration coaching that supports new hires and helps them excel in their new roles.
  • Compensation planning to help organizations secure the right talent while driving, aligning, and rewarding the right behaviors.
  • Organizational design to create better alignment between authority and accountability, leading to increased cohesiveness and team effectiveness.
  • Interim and Fractional CHRO placements that provides short-term or part-time executive talent - when you need it most.

OUR SEARCH PROCESS & METHODOLOGY 

B. Riley's track record of success is largely based on our bespoke approach. Although we follow a rigorous and methodical process, our mindset is to be flexible and to customize each search to meet the specific needs of your business. For interim management, where speed and responsiveness matter, our timeline is "days and weeks"; for executive search, where we balance speed with quality, a typical timeline is set out below.

INTERNATIONAL REACH 

As a member firm of IIC Partners - one of the world's top 10 alliances of executive search firms, with over 55 global offices - we are positioned to help you find the right talent wherever you need it.

Executive Placements & Case Studies

Matching top talent to fit the unique needs of organizations is what we do. Click below to view and discover the impact of searches we've completed.

Take the next step

If you're an executive looking for the next step in your career journey, we can help.

We provide insights and guidance on career transition, hiring trends, interview preparation, and managing employer expectations. We will also help you prepare for a new role. We work with organizations and candidates to place leaders in the following functional areas:

  • Executive Leadership
  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Operations
  • Sales & Marketing

Leadership

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Andy Moore

Co-Chief Executive Officer

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Bryant Riley

Co-Chief Executive Officer, B. Riley Financial

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Jaimie Barry

Vice President, Corporate Access

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Mike McCoy

Chief Financial Officer

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Kate Kelly

Chief Talent Officer

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Michael Markunas

Deputy General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer

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Jimmy Baker

Co-Chief Executive Officer & Head of Capital Markets

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Joe Nardini

Senior Managing Director, Head of Investment Banking

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Nishen Radia

Senior Managing Director, Head of M&A

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Perry Mandarino

Head of Restructuring

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Dawn Farrell

Chief Administrative Officer

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Seth Appel

Senior Managing Director

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Michael Brill

Senior Managing Director

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Matt Feinberg

Senior Managing Director

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Senior Managing Director

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Michael Lowell

Senior Managing Director

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Alex Wolodzko

Vice President

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Colin Welch

Vice President

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Natalie Bend

Vice President

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Grayson Largman

Director

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Dominic Riley

Vice President

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Daniel Lewis

Director

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Teri Kendall

Director

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Gideon Rosenbaum

Director

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Kathy Innis

Director

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Alexandra Shaffer

Director

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Melissa Woodson

Managing Director

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Becky Popoff

Director

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Director

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Director

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Brian Taylor

Managing Director

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Thomas McGlynn

Managing Director

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Patrick Hanniford

Managing Director

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Keith Pompliano

Managing Director

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Managing Director

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Matt Spain

Senior Managing Director

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Ryan Aceto

Deputy Head of Equity Capital Markets

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Chris Ankley

Managing Director

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Chad Ritchie

Managing Director

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Michael Cavanagh

Managing Director

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Senior Managing Director, Head of ATM Trading

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John Stack

Senior Managing Director

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Jonathan Mitchell

Senior Managing Director

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Greg Presson

Senior Managing Director

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Ernie Dahlman

Managing Director

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Jeff Van Sinderen

Senior Research Analyst

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Josh Nichols

Senior Research Analyst

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Naved Khan

Managing Director

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Mike Crawford

Head of the Discovery Group

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Zach Cummins

Senior Research Analyst

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Craig Ellis

Director of Research

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Dave Kang

Senior Research Analyst

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Senior Research Analyst

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Yuan Zhi

Managing Director

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Mayank Mamtani

Senior Managing Director, Group Head of Healthcare

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Kalpit Patel

Senior Research Analyst

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William Wood

Research Analyst

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Randy Binner

Managing Director

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Ryan Pfingst

Senior Research Analyst

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Matthew Key

Research Analyst

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Liam Burke

Managing Director

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Research Analyst

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Anna Glaessgen

Senior Research Analyst

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Knut Grevle

Head of Equity Trading

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Dan Ondeck

Head of East Coast Sales

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Eric Rajewski

Head of Institutional Sales

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Madison El-Saadi

Research Analyst

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Frank Pigott

General Counsel

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Nick Giles

Senior Research Analyst

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Hal Goetsch

Managing Director

Investor Contact

[email protected]

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Anderson Schock

Research Analyst