PL - Leadership updates

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, today announced Scott Reese has been elected to Planet's board of directors by stockholder written consent, to be effective later this year. Mr. Reese is the Chief Executive Officer of the Electrification Software business at GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV), a $150 billion plus market capitalization purpose-built global energy company. "I'm thrilled to welcome Scott to our board," said Will Marshall, Planet's CEO and Co-Founder. "His deep product leadership and expertise for software companies over two decades, is exactly what we need as we build out Planet's platform. Scott's leadership will be invaluable in guid

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, today announced that its board of directors has nominated Gary B. Smith, President and CEO of Ciena, as a Class I director for election at the upcoming Annual Meeting. "Gary's expansive career and leadership across technology, operations and sales is invaluable to Planet's continued growth as a data platform company," said Will Marshall, Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson of Planet. "As Planet and the space industry at large continue to evolve and mature, ensuring board alignment with our business objectives is critical – and we know Gary's expertise will be instrumental in helping us re

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, today announced General John W. "Jay" Raymond, formerly Chief of Space Operations of the U.S. Space Force and member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has been elected to Planet's board by stockholder written consent. "I'm very excited to welcome Gen. Raymond to our board of directors," said Will Marshall, Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson of Planet. "His many years of experience leading space operations at our highest levels of government are invaluable, particularly as we continue to expand our work with the public sector both in the U.S. and internationally. He is a global expert on spac

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, announced Susan Wojcicki has been appointed to Planet's Board of Directors. With over two decades of leadership experience in the technology industry helping to scale disruptive companies, Planet believes Ms. Wojcicki is uniquely positioned to support the Company's continued growth and scalability across markets as an independent director. Susan was voted in at Planet's Annual General Meeting on July 11. This is the company's second board addition since going public in December 2021, following Kristen Robinson's appointment in November 2022. "Susan has an incredibly impressive career scaling technology

Team includes C-level executives from industries including finance, real estate, food, and philanthropy LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Goldhirsh Foundation announced its new all-female investment committee—believed to be the first such investment committee at an organization of its size and scope. The committee members are: Shana Barghouti, Natasha Case, Celestine Schnugg, and Ruth Wernig. This new, all-female, investment committee is believed to be the first such at an organization of this size and scope.The quartet of executives have experience at org

Laura Malinasky's background in leading international companies' legal functions through periods of expansion will enhance Scribd's global operations SAN FRANCISCO, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scribd, the reading subscription service that offers access to millions of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, podcasts, and more, today announced the appointment of Laura Malinasky to its newly created role of Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel. Malinasky was selected due to her strong background in leading the legal functions of technology companies that have undergone incredible growth, unlocked capital, and transitioned into the public space.