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President of Technology Staffing recognized among the world’s most influential female executives shaping the workforce solutions industry.
WESTLAKE, Ohio – October 13, 2026 – The Planet Group (TPG), a leading global provider of strategic staffing and advisory services, announced today that Christine Belmonte, President of its Technology Staffing practice, has been named to Staffing Industry Analysts’(SIA) prestigious 2026 Global Power 150 Women in Staffing list.
Now in its 12th year, the annual Global Power 150 list honors senior leaders and executives whose strategic vision and decisive actions set the stage for sustained growth at their companies and elevate the broader staffing industry. Rather than a ranking, the list serves as a contemporary look at the most influential women driving transformation and operational excellence across the global talent landscape.
Belmonte was recognized for her executive leadership across The Planet Group’s global technology footprint. Since stepping into her role as President of Technology Staffing, she has focused on scaling high-value service offerings, driving operational rigor across sales and delivery, and expanding the firm's reach across international markets and specialized enterprise tech practices. Her strategic emphasis on accountability, disciplined execution, and delivering measurable business outcomes has reinforced trusted partnerships with enterprise clients and candidates worldwide.
“Navigating changing market conditions requires leaders who can balance operational discipline with long-term strategic vision,” said Kip Wright, Chief Executive Officer of The Planet Group. “Christine’s ability to align global teams, elevate our service capabilities, and champion our people has made a lasting impact across our organization. This recognition from SIA is a well-deserved celebration of her leadership and dedication to moving our industry forward.”
“Being named SIA’s Global Power 150 is a tremendous honor,” shared Belmonte. “Leading a global technology business through market shifts demands decisive strategy, operational discipline, and an uncompromising focus on commercial value. I’m incredibly proud of the high-performance standard we’ve established across The Planet Group, and this recognition is powerful validation of our strategic vision and the exceptional team executing it everyday.”
The 2026 Global Power 150 Women in Staffing are featured in the November/December 2026 issue of Staffing Industry Review magazine and recognized at SIA’s Executive Forum North America, taking place March 8–11, 2027, at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach in Florida.
The complete list is available online at www.staffingindustry.com.
About The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing, advisory, and consulting solutions at the intersection of talent and transformation. The company partners with organizations to improve agility,execution, and measurable business outcomes by aligning the right talent withthe right solutions. With expertise spanning technology, engineering, accounting and finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing, The Planet Group supports clients across industries as they navigate growth, change, and operational complexity.
About Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA)
Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) is the global research and advisory firm focused on staffing and workforce solutions. SIA’s independent and objective research, proprietary data, conferences, and publications provide actionable insights to leaders across the contingent work ecosystem.
Media Contact:
Crystal Woody
Director of Marketing & Communications, The Planet Group
crystal.woody@theplanetgroup.com
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