The Planet Group Unifies Its Staffing Brands Under One Name to Deliver Greater Value

Posted on April 30th, 2025 | Filed under Press Releases

WESTLAKE, Ohio, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Planet Group (“Planet” or “Company”), a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners Fund VI, LP, and a global professional services firm specializing in strategic staffing and advisory solutions, today announced a rebrand to unify its staffing portfolio of Planet Forward, Planet Technology, Planet Professional, and Planet Interactive under a single, streamlined identity: The Planet Group.

The move reflects more than 15 years of sustained growth and positions The Planet Group to better meet the evolving needs of its clients. Under the new brand all services will continue as before. This update reflects a stronger, clearer brand—not a shift in how the company operates—and further strengthens the Company’s ability to deliver highly tailored staffing solutions across several areas of expertise, including:

Technology & Enterprise Systems
Energy, Engineering, Manufacturing & Construction
Accounting, Finance & Human Resources
Creative & Digital Marketing

“Unifying under The Planet Group name highlights the strength of our organization,” said Tim Simmerly, Chief Executive Officer of The Planet Group. “This brand evolution reflects who we are today—one team delivering specialized expertise, working together to support our clients’ growth.”

This rebranding is not just a name change – it’s a strategic evolution. By consolidating into one brand, The Planet Group eliminates complexity for clients and candidates alike, enabling faster access to specialized talent, broader collaboration across practice areas, and a more seamless experience from engagement to execution. Launch Consulting Group, part of The Planet Group, will continue delivering AI and digital transformation consulting solutions under their current brand, helping clients innovate, grow, and lead in the marketplace.

“Bringing our staffing brands together is an exciting step forward and will help our customers better connect and access our world-class services,” said Russ Whitman, Chief Strategy Officer of The Planet Group.

ABOUT THE PLANET GROUP
The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.

Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth. Learn more at theplanetgroup.com.

ABOUT ODYSSEY INVESTMENT PARTNERS
Odyssey Investment Partners is a leading private equity investment firm with more than a 25-year history of partnering with skilled managers to transform middle-market companies into more efficient and diversified businesses with strong growth profiles. Odyssey makes majority-controlled investments in industries with a long-term positive outlook and favorable secular trends. For further information about Odyssey, please visit odysseyinvestment.com.

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