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Tim Simmerly

Chief Executive Officer

Tim Simmerly drives the growth and innovation of our global staffing and advisory organization. With more than twenty years of experience in talent and human capital services, Tim has been an integral part of The Planet Group since its inception in 2009, serving in multiple leadership roles and launching several of Planet’s brands. He was named CEO in September 2024 after serving as President for several years.

Tim’s deep industry knowledge, visionary leadership, and operational excellence are key to his role in expanding The Planet Group into new market segments worldwide—while maintaining our position at the forefront of global business advisory and professional staffing.

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Tim Simmerly

Chief Executive Officer

Marni Helfand

Chief HR Officer & General Counsel

Jon Whiley

Chief Technology Officer

Philip Monti

Chief Financial Officer

Russ Whitman

Chief Strategy Officer

Christine Belmonte

President | Technology Staffing

Jeff Bonci

President | Accounting & Finance Staffing

Jim Pagliero

President | Engineering, Energy, Manufacturing Staffing

John Cipolla

President | Launch Consulting
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