Olivier H. Rivas has led a dual career as a lawyer and trusted business advisor. He has substantial experience partnering with founders and investors to reach their goals, while also ensuring that their ventures have a solid legal footing. He draws on this expertise, as well as a vast local and international network, to develop strategic talent solutions and connect clients with diverse leaders.
Professional Focus
- Licensed lawyer with 10 years’ experience in business and economic development
- Executive- and board-level recruitment for SMEs and large corporations, both private and public, as well as PE-backed startups and emerging ventures
- Proven business expertise including business development, foreign direct investment, partnerships, international expansion, legal compliance, programme and project management
- Broad functional expertise including HR, finance, legal and communications
- Fluent in French and English
Business Expertise
- Director of Business Development at Montréal International, a leading economic development agency; prior roles included FDI Project Director and Project Manager
- Lawyer at Galileo Partners, a boutique firm focused on business immigration law
- Articling placement at Miller Thomson, a national full-service business law firm (part of legal licensing process)
- Earlier roles at a venture-backed startup, a tech transactional law firm, and an early-stage venture capital fund
Sector Expertise
- Media, Gaming and Consumer Electronics
- Professional Services
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
- Social Impact
- Not-for-Profit
Education & Certifications
- License to practice law, Québec Bar
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Université Laval
- Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) in finance from Concordia University
- Major in media and communications from Université de Montréal
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