Eric Heurtaux has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Planet, starting January 1, 2025. His elevation from Chief Financial Officer to CEO underscores his influential role within the company’s leadership and strategic development. With a robust background in the payments and technology industries, Heurtaux has been pivotal in shaping Planet’s direction and operational framework. Before joining Planet, he served as CFO at Mirakl, a leading provider of cloud-based e-commerce marketplace software, and held senior financial positions at Worldline and Atos Big Data & Security. His expertise in driving growth and managing complex business operations will be essential as Planet advances its integrated payment solutions.
Planet, a global leader in integrated payments and technology services, supports over 550,000 merchants and partners with 100 banks across 60+ markets. The company provides services like VAT refunds, multi-currency processing, and comprehensive in-store and online payment solutions, enhancing customer experiences across the retail and hospitality sectors. As part of Eurazeo’s portfolio, Planet focuses on merging software and payment technologies to streamline operations for clients and deliver seamless consumer interactions. Industry executives, including Fabio Cali from Advent International and Edouard Guigou from Eurazeo, have expressed strong support for Heurtaux’s leadership and growth strategy, setting the stage for continued innovation and market expansion.