Leadership Team
Co-Founder, COO
Co-Founder, COO, Emmy Award-winning writer, and globe-trotting leadership coach, Gary has guided top executives across six continents. A Forbes contributor and one of Inc.'s "Top 100 Leadership Speakers," he’s delivered keynotes everywhere from Buckingham Palace to Columbia University.
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G. Riley Mills
Co-Founder, COO
Co-Founder, CEO
As CEO and co-inventor of The Pinnacle Method™, David redefines communication training. With a background in Fortune 500 sales and acting credits to boot, he’s the business-savvy thespian every global training firm dreams of having at the helm.
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David Lewis
Co-Founder, CEO
Executive Vice President of Global Sales
EVP of Global Sales and certified Master Instructor, Lizzie brings British charm and decades of experience in global curriculum management. Her past? Managing actor training at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Her present? Making Pinnacle shine worldwide.
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Lizzie Yirrell
Executive Vice President of Global Sales
Executive Vice President Global Business Development & Partnerships
EVP of Client Relationships and corporate veteran with 20+ years of experience. Brian’s worked with big names like American Express and Comcast, proving he’s the guy you want in your corner when closing deals.
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Brian McNeany
Executive Vice President Global Business Development & Partnerships
Executive Vice President of Marketing and Operations
With over 25 years of marketing magic, Gerri merges creativity and analytics like no one else. As EVP of Marketing, she builds brands and develops global campaigns—making her a master of integrated marketing.
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Gerri Leon
Executive Vice President of Marketing and Operations
Vice President of Operations
VP of Operations and creative consultant extraordinaire. From branding to acting, Connor’s career spans everything from new product launches to writing for top publications. Fun fact: he’s a proud alum of The School at Steppenwolf.
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Connor McNamara
Vice President of Operations
Partner
Partner and talent-building powerhouse, Aarti’s mission is to expand Pinnacle’s reach in India and Sri Lanka. With two decades at Capgemini setting up learning universities and leadership programs, she’s basically an HR rockstar.
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Aarti Gupta
Partner
Senior Master Instructor
Pinnacle’s first hire and longest-standing Master Instructor, Brad has trained thousands since 2004. He also doubles as Editorial Director and a Kickstarter creator. In his spare time, he teaches theatre and pens captivating content from his Chicago home.
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Brad Lawrence
Senior Master Instructor
LATAM Partner, Master Instructor
Partner and powerhouse of Pinnacle’s Latin America (LATAM) initiatives, Lubet spearheads transformative training programs across the region. By 32, she’d already founded her own consulting firm. Fluent in Spanish, English, and organizational change, she’s redefining leadership development from Mexico City to the rest of LATAM.
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Lubet Garrido
LATAM Partner, Master Instructor
Head of UK & EMEA
A dynamic and driven Client Relations expert, Charlotte brings a wealth of experience across industries like Learning & Development, Media, Events, and Network Solutions. Known for her tenacity and finesse, she’s a pro at juggling complex accounts, including FTSE 100 companies, global organizations, and high-profile clients. Charlotte’s mantra? No challenge is too big when excellence is the goal.
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Charlotte Cornwall
Head of UK & EMEA
Director of Relationships, US
Director of Relationships and maestro of client connections. Naomi blends her fine art project management roots with a decade at Pinnacle to deliver world-class communication training—and ensure every client walks away impressed.