Planet, a global software, payment, and technology solutions firm, has recently named Eric Heurtaux as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Heurtaux brings with him a strong background in scaling fast-growing payments, software, and technology businesses, having previously served as CFO at Mirakl, a French cloud-based e-commerce software company.
Before his role at Mirakl, Heurtaux held notable positions such as CFO and a member of the Executive Committee at Worldline, as well as CFO for Atos Big Data & Security. His extensive experience and financial leadership make him a valuable addition to Planet.
In addition to his role as CFO, Heurtaux will also be joining Planet’s Board of Directors and will lead the Operating Group. This group is focused on operational transformation and achieving revenue and profitability goals for the company.
Planet has gained recognition for its facilitation of tax-free shopping for tourists, and it has been strategically building its Executive Leadership Team to position itself as one of the leading combined payments and software companies globally.
Planet CEO Brent Warrington expressed confidence in Heurtaux’s ability to contribute to the company’s growth. Warrington stated, “Having Eric at the helm as our new CFO will help us achieve our goal with his financial leadership and experience in scaling-up high-growth payments and technology businesses.” He also emphasized the importance of the Executive Leadership Team, highlighting their industry experience and skills that will make a strong impact within the sector.
Heurtaux shared his enthusiasm for joining Planet and his commitment to serving the company’s customer base in the retail and hospitality sectors. He emphasized the collective journey towards disrupting the industry and becoming a leader in integrated software and payments. Heurtaux expressed excitement about leveraging his experience to assist Planet in achieving its ambitions in the next phase of growth.
With Heurtaux now on board, Planet is well-positioned to continue its expansion and establish itself as a dominant player in the global payments and software market. The company’s focus on operational transformation and its dedication to meeting customer needs will undoubtedly contribute to its future success.
Useful links:
1. Planet Official Website
2. Mirakl Official Website
