Henk Laracker

Henk joined Planon in 2002 and currently serves as Chief Technology Officer. In this role, he is responsible for the overall technology strategy, architecture, and innovation of the integrated Planon platform. He focuses on building a scalable, secure, and cloud-agnostic platform that supports Planon’s global growth and enables faster delivery of solutions.

Henk is the driving force behind Planon as a Platform, which serves as the foundation for solutions, integrations, and an expanding ecosystem of partners and extensions. He is responsible for the evolution of shared platform capabilities that allow Planon to continuously deliver enterprise software in a flexible and future-proof way.

During his tenure, he also played a key role in establishing the Planon Cloud Center and shaping Planon’s cloud strategy. Under his leadership, Planon adopted a cloud-agnostic approach, giving customers flexibility in infrastructure choices while maintaining a consistent platform experience.

Henk supports continuous delivery through Planon Live, enabling customers to benefit from regular platform and solution improvements while maintaining control over adoption. This approach allows Planon to evolve enterprise software in a predictable and sustainable way.

Before joining Planon, Henk gained extensive ICT experience in diverse roles across various companies. Henk studied at the Fontys University of Applied Sciences.

Henk lives in the Netherlands with his wife and two sons. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and staying active. He regularly plays soccer and enjoys working on hands-on technical projects. Currently, he is building his own camper, combining engineering, technology, and practical problem-solving. This reflects his passion for innovation and his down-to-earth approach to technology, both professionally and privately.