Linnea Geiss

Linnea Geiss is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at PDI Technologies, a position she has held since 2018. With over 20 years of experience, she has a robust background in operations, investing, strategy, and corporate development. At PDI, Geiss leads a global team of more than 1,500 employees, overseeing product development, engineering, professional services, innovation, and marketing functions. Her role involves driving growth and strategic positioning through both organic initiatives and acquisitions across international markets.134

Before joining PDI Technologies, Geiss was the head of Strategy and Corporate Development at NCR Corporation and worked as a venture capitalist with Arcapita. She has extensive experience in various operational roles at Radiant Systems and has been involved in structuring numerous transactions in both public and private markets across over 30 countries.13

Geiss is also recognized for her leadership within the community; she serves on several boards, including as a trustee of the Woodruff Arts Center and on the corporate board of directors for Aptean. Additionally, she is an active member of various nonprofit organizations and is known for her thought leadership on topics such as technology, entrepreneurship, and corporate governance.134 In 2023, she was honored as one of the "Women of Influence" by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.25