Jon Whiley is the CTO of The Planet Group and is responsible for developing and implementing the company’s overall technology strategy and ensuring it is aligned with business goals. Jon drives innovation to keep the company at the forefront of technological advancements. Leading and mentoring the technology team enables Jon to cultivate a collaborative and productive work environment across departments. Jon identifies and implements process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and productivity. He ensures the company adheres to industry standards, regulations, and best practices in both technology and cybersecurity.

Jon has over 20 years of progressive technology and operational experience delivering transformative solutions that drive immediate business impact and continuous improvements across enterprises. During his career, he has designed competitive tools and adopted technology to optimize workflows and strengthen service delivery across multisite operations.

Prior to joining The Planet Group, Jon was Executive Vice President and CTO of Majestic Steel USA. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and graduate of Ohio University, he serves as a Governing Body Member of Evanta’s Midwest CIO group and is also involved with the Northeast Ohio chapter of SIM.

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