Encore Consumer Capital has promoted Paul Rivenburgh to managing director after nearly a decade with the San Francisco-based private equity firm. Rivenburgh joined Encore in 2016 as an associate and has since played a key role in the firm's investment activities. His promotion comes as Encore continues to expand its portfolio in the consumer sector.

Before joining Encore, Rivenburgh worked as an associate at Freeman Spogli & Co., a Los Angeles-based private equity firm. Earlier in his career, he served as an investment banking analyst and associate at Barclays, advising companies in the consumer and retail sectors. This diverse background in investment banking and private equity has prepared him for his new leadership role.

Rivenburgh's promotion is particularly notable given his involvement in Encore's recent fund activities. He led investments in Encore IV and played a crucial role in closing Encore V at $350 million in commitments. Robert Brown, managing director at Encore, praised Rivenburgh's leadership and contributions to portfolio companies, calling the promotion 'well deserved' based on his decade of service and investment success.