The Planet Group, a global leader in human capital consulting and premier staffing services across technology, energy, engineering, marketing and professional services, has announced the appointment of Tim Simmerly as its new CEO, effective immediately. Simmerly’s appointment marks a significant milestone for the company, highlighting its commitment to continued growth and innovation.
Simmerly has been an integral part of The Planet Group since its inception 15 years ago. Over this time, he has held multiple leadership roles, demonstrating his expertise and commitment to the company’s success. Notably, he launched three of Planet’s brands and was appointed President in August 2021. In this role, he spearheaded the firm’s growth and innovation initiatives, establishing Planet as a leading player in its industry. His efforts resulted in significant revenue growth and strengthened the company’s market position.
Simmerly’s deep understanding of the industry and his visionary approach are expected to further accelerate Planet’s objectives and solidify its position at the forefront of human capital consulting and professional staffing services.
The Planet Group’s Board of Directors and executive team are confident that Simmerly will lead the company with the same passion and dedication he exhibited during his tenure as President. “I am both honored and excited to step into the CEO role at this pivotal moment for Planet,” said Simmerly. “Our journey over the past 15 years has been remarkable, and I am committed to building on our legacy of excellence. Together with our talented team, I look forward to driving innovation and delivering outstanding results for our clients worldwide.”
Under Simmerly’s leadership, Planet has garnered significant recognition, including being named on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies and by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the largest global direct hire, technology and US staffing firms.
The Planet Group, a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners Fund VI, LP, consists of a group of related global consulting organizations and renowned staffing brands. Founded in 2009, the company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with offices throughout the US, Europe, India and LATAM.
Odyssey Investment Partners is a leading private equity investment firm with a 25-year history of partnering with skilled managers to transform middle-market companies. The firm focuses on majority-controlled investments in industries with long-term positive outlooks and favorable secular trends.
