Kip Wright serves as Chief Executive Officer of The Planet Group, bringing more than three decades of experience leading high-growth staffing, workforce solutions, and consulting organizations. Known for building scalable businesses and driving operational excellence, Kip has spent his career helping organizations navigate change, accelerate growth, and deliver exceptional client outcomes.

Prior to joining The Planet Group, Kip served as CEO and Chairman of INSPYR Solutions, where he led the company's transformation from a $70 million regional provider into a national technology staffing and consulting firm with more than $350 million in revenue. He also led Manpower's $2 billion contingent staffing business across the United States and Canada and held multiple executive leadership roles with COMSYS/TAPFIN, helping establish the organization as a global leader in managed services.  

A six-time Staffing Industry Analysts Staffing 100 honoree and Hall of Fame inductee, Kip is recognized as one of the most influential leaders in the staffing industry.

He is also a passionate champion of diversity. In addition to mentoring a number of minority- and women-owned staffing businesses, Kip’s board involvement includes current and past roles with the TechServe Alliance and the Women Business Collaborative.

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