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Kimberly Castle appointed General Manager for Planon North America

6 May 2025 – Planon, the global leader in smart sustainable building management software, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kimberly Castle as the new General Manager for its North American business. Kimberly will lead Planon’s regional strategy and operations, with a focus on accelerating growth, strengthening client relationships, and ensuring operational excellence across North America.


Kimberly brings over 30 years of experience in corporate real estate, with deep expertise in optimizing real estate and asset management performance. Prior to joining Planon, she served as Head of Workplace/Portfolio Technology & Advisory Services at CBRE, and has held senior leadership roles at Buildingi, MetLife, JLL, and Suncor. Throughout her career, she has played a pivotal role in aligning process improvement with business strategy, with a consistent focus on cost optimization and performance enhancement. Kimberly is also an active member of CoreNet Global, where she serves as an instructor for the CRE Workplace Technology course.

Portrait of Kimberly Castle, General Manager North America at Planon.


“We’re excited to welcome Kimberly to Planon,” said Peter Ankerstjerne, CEO of Planon Group. “Her extensive experience in corporate real estate and workplace technology brings valuable perspective at a time when the market is evolving rapidly. North America is a strategically important region for us, and Kimberly’s leadership and strong understanding of client needs make her the ideal leader to guide our growth in this dynamic region.”

Kimberly Castle succeeds Darlene Pope, who recently left Planon.

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