General John W. "Jay" Raymond Elected to Planet’s Board of Directors
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) announced the election of General John W. 'Jay' Raymond to its board of directors by stockholder written consent. Raymond, the former Chief of Space Operations of the U.S. Space Force and member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, brings extensive experience in space operations at high government levels.
As the first Chief of Space Operations, Raymond was responsible for organizing, training, and equipping space forces domestically and internationally. His military career included commanding at multiple levels and serving as Director of Space Forces in Southwest Asia during operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
The appointment comes as Planet continues to expand its public sector work both in the U.S. and internationally. Raymond's election will become effective 40 days after the Notice of Internet Availability of Information Statement is sent to stockholders, expected in early 2025.
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) ha annunciato l'elezione del Generale John W. 'Jay' Raymond nel suo consiglio di amministrazione tramite consenso scritto degli azionisti. Raymond, ex Capo delle Operazioni Spaziali della U.S. Space Force e membro dei Capi di Stato Maggiore Congiunti, porta con sé un'ampia esperienza nelle operazioni spaziali a livelli governativi elevati.
Come primo Capo delle Operazioni Spaziali, Raymond è stato responsabile dell'organizzazione, formazione e equipaggiamento delle forze spaziali sia a livello nazionale che internazionale. La sua carriera militare include comandi a più livelli e il ruolo di Direttore delle Forze Spaziali nel Sud-Ovest Asiatico durante le operazioni Enduring Freedom e Iraqi Freedom.
La nomina arriva mentre Planet continua ad espandere il proprio lavoro nel settore pubblico sia negli Stati Uniti che a livello internazionale. L'elezione di Raymond diventerà effettiva 40 giorni dopo l'invio della Notifica di Disponibilità delle Informazioni agli azionisti, previsto per inizio 2025.
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) anunció la elección del General John W. 'Jay' Raymond a su consejo de administración mediante consentimiento escrito de los accionistas. Raymond, ex Jefe de Operaciones Espaciales de la U.S. Space Force y miembro de los Jefes de Estado Mayor Conjunto, aporta una amplia experiencia en operaciones espaciales a altos niveles gubernamentales.
Como primer Jefe de Operaciones Espaciales, Raymond fue responsable de organizar, capacitar y equipar a las fuerzas espaciales a nivel nacional e internacional. Su carrera militar incluyó mando en múltiples niveles y el cargo de Director de Fuerzas Espaciales en el suroeste de Asia durante las operaciones Enduring Freedom y Iraqi Freedom.
El nombramiento se produce mientras Planet continúa expandiendo su trabajo en el sector público tanto en EE.UU. como a nivel internacional. La elección de Raymond será efectiva 40 días después de que se envíe el Aviso de Disponibilidad de Información a los accionistas, previsto para principios de 2025.
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이번 임명은 Planet이 미국 및 국제적으로 공공 부문 작업을 계속 확대하고 있는 가운데 이루어집니다. 레이몬드의 선출은 주주들에게 정보 사용 가능 통지서가 발송된 후 40일 뒤에 효력이 발생하며, 예상되는 발송 시기는 2025년 초입니다.
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) a annoncé l'élection du Général John W. 'Jay' Raymond à son conseil d'administration par consentement écrit des actionnaires. Raymond, ancien Chef des Opérations Spatiales de la U.S. Space Force et membre des Chefs d'État-Major Commun, apporte une vaste expérience dans les opérations spatiales à des niveaux gouvernementaux élevés.
En tant que premier Chef des Opérations Spatiales, Raymond était responsable de l'organisation, de la formation et de l'équipement des forces spatiales tant au niveau national qu'international. Sa carrière militaire a inclus des commandements à plusieurs niveaux et a servi en tant que Directeur des Forces Spatiales en Asie du Sud-Ouest pendant les opérations Enduring Freedom et Iraqi Freedom.
Cette nomination intervient alors que Planet continue d'élargir son travail dans le secteur public tant aux États-Unis qu'à l'international. L'élection de Raymond prendra effet 40 jours après l'envoi de l'Avis de Disponibilité d'Informations aux actionnaires, prévu début 2025.
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) gab die Wahl von General John W. 'Jay' Raymond in seinen Vorstand durch schriftliche Zustimmung der Aktionäre bekannt. Raymond, der ehemalige Chef der Raumoperations der U.S. Space Force und Mitglied der Gemeinsamen Chiefs of Staff, bringt umfangreiche Erfahrung in der Raumfahrtoperation auf hoher Regierungsebene mit.
Als erster Chef der Raumoperations war Raymond verantwortlich für die Organisation, Ausbildung und Ausrüstung der Raumkräfte sowohl im Inland als auch international. Seine militärische Karriere umfasste Kommandos auf mehreren Ebenen und die Funktion des Direktors der Raumkräfte im Südwesten Asiens während der Operationen Enduring Freedom und Iraqi Freedom.
Die Ernennung erfolgt, während Planet weiterhin seine Arbeit im öffentlichen Sektor sowohl in den USA als auch international ausweitet. Raysonds Wahl wird 40 Tage nach der Mitteilung über die Internetverfügbarkeit von Informationen an die Aktionäre wirksam, die Anfang 2025 erwartet wird.
- Addition of high-level military expertise to board strengthens government sector opportunities
- Strategic appointment aligns with company's public sector expansion plans
- Brings valuable space operations and leadership experience at national security level
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“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
“Timely, high-resolution satellite imagery is now more critical than ever to help combat the world’s most pressing issues, from natural disasters to geopolitical conflict. I believe Planet is uniquely equipped to provide the technology and data necessary to help identify and provide solutions, and I’m excited to help advise the company on its strategy and opportunities for growth,” said Gen. Raymond. “From the launch of the newest Pelican-2 satellite just this week to the myriad ways AI integration is enhancing what we can see beyond the human eye, I’m honored to join Planet at such a pivotal time for the business.”
As the first Chief of Space Operations of the
In accordance with applicable laws, Gen. Raymond’s election will become effective on the 40th day after the related Notice of Internet Availability of Information Statement is first sent to Planet’s stockholders, which Planet expects to occur in early 2025.
About Planet Labs PBC
Planet is a leading provider of global, daily satellite imagery and geospatial solutions. Planet is driven by a mission to image the world every day, and make change visible, accessible and actionable. Founded in 2010 by three NASA scientists, Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest Earth observation fleet of imaging satellites. Planet provides mission-critical data, advanced insights, and software solutions to over 1,000 customers, comprising the world’s leading agriculture, forestry, intelligence, education and finance companies and government agencies, enabling users to simply and effectively derive unique value from satellite imagery. Planet is a public benefit corporation listed on the New York Stock Exchange as PL. To learn more visit www.planet.com and follow us on X (formerly Twitter).
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