Pyramind Expands Search Team
December 16, 2025 – Falls Church, VA-based executive search firm Pyramind has expanded with the appointment of Victoria Geis as principal, complemented by assessment veteran Adam Smith, and research specialist Lane Crawford.
“Pyramind connects visionary companies with executives who drive sustainable future growth, using a distinctive three-pronged assessment approach that examines candidates’ complete career trajectories, decision-making patterns, and leadership behaviors—looking beyond impressive resumes to uncover authentic potential,” the firm explained. “This strategic growth positions Pyramind to better serve forward-thinking executives seeking talent solutions aligned with their long-term strategic goals.”
“With Victoria, Adam, and Lane, we have the opportunity to increase Pyramind’s capacity and impact,” said Hope Johnson, Pyramind’s founder and CEO. “Victoria’s unique combination of executive search expertise and HR leadership experience brings a perspective that will be incredibly valuable to leaders focused on finding well-rounded talent that will help them future-proof their organizations, not just address today’s needs.”
Ms. Geis brings over 20 years of experience spanning both retained search and human resources leadership. Prior to joining Pyramind, she spent a decade as a divisional human capital business partner at the American Institutes for Research (AIR), where she provided strategic guidance in organizational development, succession planning, and leadership coaching.
“Victoria’s dual perspective as both search consultant and HR leader enables her to identify authentic leadership potential that aligns with our clients’ strategic direction and organizational culture,” said Ms. Johnson. “Her approach to managing talent while providing market intelligence perfectly complements our methodology.”
Mr. Smith contributes valuable assessment services with over 4,000 coaching hours serving more than 1,000 clients across 63 countries, providing critical validation when clients need additional insights for their leadership decisions.
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Ms. Crawford brings exceptional talent identification expertise that allows Pyramind to discover top candidates in unexpected places through her resourceful approach and comprehensive understanding of organizational structures.
“We’re not just expanding our team—we’re enhancing our ability to serve organizations navigating today’s complex leadership challenges amidst uncertainty,” said Ms. Johnson. “With Victoria’s complementary expertise, Adam’s assessment specialization, and Lane’s talent identification capabilities, we’re positioned to help our clients find the transformative executives who will drive sustainable success through challenging market conditions.”
Recently Recognized
Serving a broad range of clients, Pyramind has conducted search assignments for multinational corporations, start-ups and emerging businesses, government agencies, academic institutions, non-profit organizations, trade associations and professional societies. The firm specializes in working with presidents, CEOs, senior-level executives and CHROs who view talent acquisition as strategically aligned with their long-term goals. Pyramind was established in 2001.
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“We’re honored to be recognized in Hunt Scanlon Media‘s Select Guide to America’s Top 250 Executive Search Firms,” Pyramind said in a LinkedIn post. “Since 2001, we’ve held firm to the principle that strategic talent decisions backed by a holistic approach are crucial to an organization’s success. This recognition validates that—and reflects the trust forward-thinking leaders place in our work.”
“Our clients understand that finding transformative executives requires looking beyond credentials,” the firm continued. “It demands rigorous assessment of leadership behaviors, decision-making patterns, and authentic potential that aligns with future strategic direction. To the visionary CEOs and senior executives who partner with us on your most critical leadership decisions: this accolade is a testament to your commitment to building organizations that thrive both today and tomorrow.”
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
