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Peter Ankerstjerne
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman of Planon North America Board
As CEO, Peter holds the overall responsibility for the company's strategic direction, management, and performance. In addition, he is Chairman of the Planon North America Board. Peter joined Planon in 2021 and has an extensive record of workplace and facility management experience, including senior management positions with leading companies such as ISS and JLL. Peter has also served on the IFMA (International Facility Management Association) Board of Directors for a seven-year period, including a two-year term as the Chairman of the Board.
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Peter Ankerstjerne
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman of Planon North America Board
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Edwin Klijsen
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Edwin Klijsen has been Chief Financial Officer of Planon since 2018. As CFO, Edwin is responsible for the Finance, IT, Legal, FM-NL and Information Management departments within Planon.
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Edwin Klijsen
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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Henk Laracker
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
As CTO, Henk Laracker is responsible for the product development and technical innovations of the Planon platform. He has led many projects, including the setup of the Planon Cloud Center, which is regarded as the most innovative cloud platform in the real estate and facility management sector.
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Henk Laracker
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
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Wanda Stoop-Zijlstra
Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
Wanda joined Planon in 1994 and has been an integral part of the company’s development. Since 2002, Wanda has been leading the HR organization and activities, managing the set-up, professionalization and continuous development needed to support the company’s fast-paced growth.
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Wanda Stoop-Zijlstra
Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
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Marcel Groenenboom
Chief Operations Officer (COO) Planon Facilities and Planon Field Services
In his role as Chief Operations Officer (COO), Marcel is responsible for the global sales activities of Planon Facilities and Planon Field Services. He is also responsible for several business areas.
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Marcel Groenenboom
Chief Operations Officer (COO) Planon Facilities and Planon Field Services
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Stephan Mau
Chief Operations Officer (COO) Planon Real Estate
As Chief Operations Officer for the Planon Real Estate business line Stephan is responsible for Planon’s comprehensive REM software business.
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Stephan Mau
Chief Operations Officer (COO) Planon Real Estate
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Pierre Guelen
Founder of Planon
Pierre Guelen, founder and former CEO of Planon, led global operations and shaped the company's strategic vision from its inception. His active role in elevating the facility management industry and highlighting the importance of real estate in business success has earned Planon numerous awards, including recognition as one of Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies. After 42 years at the helm of Planon, Pierre stepped down as CEO on 1 June 2024, but he remains actively involved in the company as a strategic advisor.
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Pierre Guelen
Founder of Planon
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Planon identified by Frost & Sullivan as Best in Class in the Global IoT-Driven Smart Buildings Industry
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