A champion of the now and next, Chief Strategy Officer Russ Whitman leads the go-to-market strategy for The Planet Group and its global advisory and staffing services. With more than 25 years of experience in digital product development, business, and marketing, Russ has successfully grown multiple AI, SaaS, and cloud-based technology companies from startups to multimillion-dollar enterprises.

Before joining The Planet Group, Russ led strategy for Launch Consulting, an AI-first digital transformation firm acquired by Planet in June 2022. Prior to that, he held senior leadership roles with technology innovators and global consulting companies.

Russ’s passion for people and technology—combined with his ability to accelerate business growth aligned with emerging industry trends—has played a pivotal role in his success.

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