BOSTON, MA, May 9, 2025 – Planon has announced the appointment of Kimberly Castle as the new general manager for its North American business. Kimberly will lead Planon’s regional strategy and operations, with a focus on accelerating growth, strengthening client relationships, and ensuring operational excellence across North America.
Kimberly brings over 30 years of experience in corporate real estate, with expertise in optimizing real estate and asset management performance. Prior to joining Planon, she served as head of workplace/portfolio technology & advisory services at CBRE, and has held senior leadership roles at Buildingi, MetLife, JLL, and Suncor. Throughout her career, she has played a pivotal role in aligning process improvement with business strategy, with a focus on cost optimization and performance enhancement.
“We’re excited to welcome Kimberly to Planon,” said Peter Ankerstjerne, CEO of Planon Group. “Her extensive experience in corporate real estate and workplace technology brings valuable perspective at a time when the market is evolving rapidly. North America is a strategically important region for us, and Kimberly’s leadership and strong understanding of client needs make her the ideal leader to guide our growth in this dynamic region.”
Kimberly Castle succeeds Darlene Pope, who recently left Planon.
Source: Planon
About Planon
Planon, founded in 1982 by Pierre Guelen, is a global sustainable building management software provider. Headquartered in Nijmegen, Netherlands, Planon offers solutions that integrate real estate, facility management, and smart building technologies into a unified platform. Their software suite includes asset and maintenance management modules, property management, development management, and project management, serving industries such as corporate real estate, commercial real estate, facility services, and campus management. As of January 2025, Planon employs approximately 1,100 individuals across six continents.