New boards will support the company’s strategic expansion across Europe and enhance opportunities between Planet and global security partners
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, today announced at the 2026 Munich Security Conference the formation of two world-class advisory bodies: its European Advisory Board and Defense and Intelligence (D&I) Advisory Board.
Composed of global leaders with renowned government, military, and diplomatic expertise, the development of this preeminent bench of advisors underscores Planet’s deepening commitment to serving a diverse global customer base, specifically focusing on strategic partnerships within Europe and expanding solutions for the national security and intelligence communities.
“The formation of these two advisory boards is a sign of Planet’s commitment to these areas,” said Will Marshall, CEO and Co-founder at Planet. “Our mission and customer value is only strengthened by the unparalleled expertise these individuals bring. The European Advisory Board will be instrumental in navigating policy and accelerating strategic growth across Europe – a major focus for us – while the Defense and Intelligence Advisory Board will help us continue to strategically develop our critical support for the national security community globally. Their guidance will directly contribute to Planet’s next phase of global expansion and impact.”
European Advisory Board
The European Advisory Board will be instrumental in guiding Planet’s strategic expansion in Europe, meeting the needs of its growing European customer base, and helping navigate the evolving European policy landscape.
Inaugural Members:
- Carl Bildt: Cochair, European Council on Foreign Relations & Former Prime Minister of Sweden
- Dr. Neelie Kroes: Former Vice President of the European Commission
- David Miliband: CEO of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) & Former Foreign Minister of the UK
- Oleksii Reznikov: Former Minister of Defence, Ukraine
- Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen: Director of ETH Zurich & Former Head of Science at NASA
Learn more about the European Advisory Board’s mission and members.
Defense and Intelligence Advisory Board
The D&I Advisory Board will serve as expert counsel as Planet continues to develop and expand its solutions and offerings for the national security and intelligence communities. The distinguished members bring deep experience from the highest levels of the U.S. and allied governments.
Inaugural Members:
- Sir Jeremy Fleming: Former Director, GCHQ, UK
- Michèle Flournoy: Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy and Undersecretary of Defense, USA
- Gen. (Ret.) Tod Wolters: Former Commander, U.S. European Command and Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), NATO
Learn more about the D&I Advisory Board’s mission and members.
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