CHICAGO, IL (March 28, 2023) — Planet Technology, part of The Planet Group and a leading staffing agency providing Core Tech, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Systems and Creative & Digital professionals, announced today that Nate O’Keeffe has been appointed Executive Vice President. O’Keeffe joins the firm with 20+ years of relationship building, solution selling and business strategy and has been part of the staffing industry ecosystem for more than a decade.
In his role, O’Keeffe will oversee business development and strategic partnerships for Planet Technology’s Core Technology division as well as lead a team of 30 sales professionals. Prior to joining the firm, he was the President for the North American operations of a leading life sciences human capital firm. O’Keeffe has also held senior leadership, director and account management positions with a nationally-recognized technology staffing and consulting firm where he was responsible for the oversight and direction of all personnel training and development, production, revenue performance and operational aspects for the company’s ERP, Healthcare IT and cybersecurity business lines.
“We are excited to welcome Nate to the team,” said Planet Technology’s President Scott Ragusa. “His expertise in leading large-scale staffing organizations and his in-depth knowledge of emerging technologies fits perfectly into Planet Technology’s growth strategy. Additionally, his leadership and coaching ability, along with his talent for creating strong cultures, will allow us to continue building a team of dedicated business development and account service professionals committed to excellence.”
O’Keeffe holds a Bachelor’s degree from Westfield State University in Westfield, MA.
Planet Technology, part of The Planet Group, and one of the largest technology staffing firms in the US, is a global staffing and recruitment firm that specializes in sourcing top talent for roles within the Core Technology, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Systems and Creative & Digital sectors. Our holistic vetting and consultative approach ensures the highest level of satisfaction and service. Our team of specialized technology recruiters spans a range of industries but maintains a singular focus: connecting top-shelf talent with unique opportunities across the globe.
The Planet Group consists of a group of related global consulting organizations and renowned staffing brands and has been purposefully built to address the professional services needs of leading companies in the Technology, Diversified Energy & Engineering, Infrastructure, Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Healthcare and Digital Marketing areas. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices throughout the US, UK, India and LATAM. Learn more at theplanetgroup.com.
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