Russ Whitman
A champion of the now and next, Chief Strategy Officer Russ Whitman leads the go-to-market strategy for Planet and its global consulting and staffing divisions. He has over 25 years of experience in digital product development, business and marketing and has successfully grown several AI, SaaS and cloud-based technology companies from startups to multi-million-dollar entities.
Before joining The Planet Group, he led strategy for Launch Consulting, an AI-first digital transformation firm that Planet acquired in June of 2022. Previously, he held various senior positions with technology leaders and global consulting companies. His passion for people and technology along with his ability to accelerate business aligned to industry trends have played a pivotal role in his success.