DALLAS — Riveron, a leading national business advisory firm backed by Kohlberg, today announced that Chief Technology and Innovation Officer Vikram Bhandari has been recognized by Consulting Magazine as a Top Consultant in 2026 in the category of Individual Excellence in Analytics and AI Innovation.

“This recognition reflects Vikram’s leadership in advancing how AI is applied within the finance function to deliver real, measurable impact,” said Sam Shaw, CEO of Riveron. “He brings a unique ability to connect strategy, technology, and execution, helping clients adopt AI responsibly while improving visibility, forecast accuracy, and overall performance.”

Bhandari works closely with CFOs, CIOs, and executive teams to embed prescriptive AI insights into core finance workflows, automate critical reporting and forecasting processes, and build scalable, AI-enabled operating models. Under Bhandari’s leadership, Riveron’s client-centric approach emphasizes responsible AI adoption, balancing innovation with governance, transparency, and risk management.

Bhandari joined Riveron through its acquisition of a technology consulting firm he founded, Yantra, where he developed enterprise-grade analytics, automation, and systems integration capabilities that now support Riveron’s expanding AI-enabled offerings.

This recognition highlights Riveron’s continued investment in analytics, automation, and AI-driven solutions designed to strengthen finance functions, enhance decision-making, and drive sustainable performance improvement.

About Riveron

Founded in 2006, Riveron supports the Office of the CFO, solving complex challenges and creating lasting improvements to finance, accounting, and technology functions. With over 1,200 professionals across 18 international offices, Riveron teams bring industry perspective and a full suite of solutions to address M&A, financial distress, technology transformation, process improvement, and other complex performance improvement needs. Our multidisciplinary approach combines authenticity, collaboration, and technical expertise to bring clarity to chaos and spur momentum for change. Riveron is backed by affiliates of Kohlberg, with H.I.G. Capital maintaining a minority investment.

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