Steve Richards
About Steve Richards
Steve Richards is a GTM Recruiter at Arista Networks with extensive experience in recruiting for high-growth, cloud security companies.
Company
Steve Richards is currently employed at Arista Networks, where he serves as a GTM Recruiter. His tenure at the company started in 2023, and he is based in Dallas, Texas, United States.
Previous Employment
Prior to joining Arista Networks, Steve Richards has held several notable positions. At Rippling, he worked as a GTM Recruiter for 7 months in 2023. From 2016 to 2022, he was a Principal Recruiter at Zscaler, focusing on the Americas GTM, Leadership, Public Sector, and LATAM. He also has experience working at Ensighten as a Consultant from 2013 to 2015, and at TIBCO Software as a Senior Recruiter from 2010 to 2016. Richards served as a Senior Recruiter at Lithium Technologies in 2009 and at Salesforce.com from 2006 to 2009. Prior to these roles, he was Principal Recruiter/Partner at StellarHire Partners for 17 years, from 1999 to 2016.
Recruitment Expertise
Steve Richards specializes in recruiting for disruptive, high-growth, cloud security companies. He is proficient in identifying the right candidate for the right company and position, using innovative search methodologies and social recruiting techniques. His competitive nature and continuous drive for self-improvement are key components of his approach to building high-performing teams.
Significant Contributions
During his tenure at Zscaler, Steve Richards played a pivotal role in the company's substantial growth. He contributed to the expansion of the workforce from 400 employees to over 5,500 employees and saw the company's annual recurring revenue (ARR) increase from under $50 million to over $1.1 billion.
Recruitment Philosophy
Steve Richards emphasizes the importance of trust and guidance in the recruiting process. He understands the life-changing impact that recruitment decisions can have on candidates and focuses on ensuring that both the company and the candidate find the perfect match at the right time.