Matt brings nearly 20 years of experience in the aviation sector with a focus on managing fleets and organizing private jet charter and will be instrumental in leading Planet Nine’s business development both in terms of fleet growth and company sales. Matt’s previous role, (prior to the merger with Zetta Jet in 2016), was the co-founder, President and Director of Sales of Advanced Air Management (“AAM”) where from 2010-2016 he grew AAM with James Seagrim, from a single aircraft operation to a fleet of 12 ultra long range jets operating worldwide. From 2016-2018 he served as Director of Sales for Zetta Jet. Relying heavily on past experience, gained knowledge, and key relationships Matt will be instrumental in implementing Planet Nine’s plan for controlled growth. He is dedicated to his clients and sets the highest bar in the industry for customer service. He is a qualified private pilot and holds a B.S. in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

James brings nearly 20 years of flying and private aviation experience as Planet Nine’s Director of Operations. He is a highly experienced pilot with over 10,000 hours logged and a check airman in both the Gulfstream V and Bombardier Global Express aircraft. James’s previous role, (prior to the merger with Zetta Jet in 2016), was the founder and Director of Operations of Advanced Air Management (“AAM”) where from 2010-2016 he grew AAM with Matthew Walter, from a single aircraft operation to a fleet of 12 ultra long range jets operating worldwide. From 2016-2018 he served as Director of Operations for Zetta Jet. A specialist in organizational growth, James has the operational experience, knowledge and entrepreneurial drive to ensure Planet Nine succeeds in every aspect. Prior to his aviation career, Mr. Seagrim was a Bond Trader for a major international bank. Mr. Seagrim holds a BSc in Economics from Bristol, England.

Karen joined Planet Nine in July 2018 as Financial Controller, and assumed the role of CFO in June 2019. She brings 30 years of global accounting and financial leadership to the team. Karen has extensive experience in the areas of corporate treasury, financial reporting and operational and currency risk management programs. Prior to joining Planet Nine, Karen was Senior Manager of Regional Accounting & Finance Division at Honda Trading America Corp. Her responsibilities included all areas of accounting and finance in North and South America. She currently serves on an advisory board for upcoming treasury products and has been a presenter at various treasury conferences. Karen is a CPA and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Otterbein University in Westerville Ohio.

Henrik Thorsell brings nearly 20 years of aircraft maintenance and management experience as Planet 9’s Director of Maintenance. He began his career in 2006 at Jet Aviation Basel where he focused primarily on maintenance of Gulfstream and Bombardier Global aircraft for 6 years. He then moved to the UK Gulfstream owned Service Center, both AOG/Drop-in & base maintenance, in 2012. Henrik became Director of Maintenance in 2013 for a privately owned Global Express for International JetClub (later acquired by Game Aviation), for 3 years. In 2016, he joined Zetta Jet where he spent two years as London Site Manager in charge European maintenance operations. As Director of Maintenance at Planet 9, Henrik’s primary focus is ensuring quality and safety of the aircraft for passengers and crew.

Ben has been involved in aviation since a young age when a family friend introduced him to flying in a Piper Saratoga. Over 30 years later, his passion for excellence in aviation hasn’t slowed. With experience in both Part 121 and Part 135 flight operations, the majority of Ben’s flying career has been spent involved with safety and training. At Planet Nine, Ben has piloted the Falcon 7X and Gulfstream IV on worldwide operations and maintains a check pilot qualification on the G-IV. Previously, Ben served as Director of Training at Planet Nine where his attention to detail led to numerous improvements to the training and standards programs. Ben is dedicated to maintaining our organization at the highest standards, ensuring the satisfaction and safety of our clients and crew, and fostering a culture where every team member has a voice. Ben holds a B.S. in Aeronautical Science with a minor in Aviation Safety from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona.

Originally from Fairfax in Northern Virginia, outside of D.C, Greg moved out West to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, AZ. After earning a Bachelors Degree in Aeronautical Science, Greg was a Flight and Standards Instructor for a few years before moving to Utah. He has since flown cargo for Ameriflight, delivered new aircraft, flown for a regional airline and right before Planet9, was supporting the Air Medical community working for Metro Aviation in multiple roles, including Chief Pilot. At Planet9, Greg has also served in multiple roles as a PIC, Standards Captain, Check Airman, Fleet Manager and now Chief Pilot. When not flying, Greg enjoys mountain life and always looks forward to the next adventure.

Justin joins the Planet Nine team as the Director of Customer Service with over 16 years of aviation experience in commercial airlines and business aviation operations. He holds a wealth of knowledge in managing flights globally. He spent nearly a decade with Universal Weather and Aviation starting as a mission advisor focusing on global regulations, permits and customs for Part 91 and Part 135 trips. He then moved up to the charter management team as a senior mission advisor where he facilitated and oversaw over 5,000 operational sectors around the world. Justin spent the last 2 years as the Operations / Customer Service Manager at Zetta Jet. Justin’s vast experience with his passion for charter operations is key to ensuring every flight is performed seamlessly with Planet Nine.

Kirti brings over 12 years of sales, charter brokering and customer service experience to head up as Director of Sales at Planet Nine. She spent nearly a decade working with global brokerage Air Charter Service in their London and Mumbai offices as one of the top performers whilst jointly managing the Executive Jets Department. More recently she worked as Sales Manager at Zetta Jet significantly increasing their European presence. Passionate about corporate aviation, Kirti believes in building strong, long lasting relationships and providing the perfect customer experience at Planet Nine. She is a private pilot and graduated with a BA Hons degree in Business Studies from Kingston University in the United Kingdom.

Hilary brings 10 years of commercial and corporate experience to the inflight department at Planet 9. After graduating college majoring in Global Tourism and Marketing, Hilary quickly immersed herself into aviation. Her previous experience has included working for Emirates in Dubai and Zetta Jet out of Singapore. She has managed, developed and facilitated training programs and materials for numerous companies and private aircraft owners. With an eye for talent she and her team of professionals are creating not only a world class product but a department based on integrity. Together, they strive to provide the best inflight service experience.

Mike delivers expert guidance to aircraft owners, flight departments, and first-time business jet buyers through an understanding of their ownership and operational objectives, while creating a personalized aircraft management solution to achieve their goals. From crew recruitment and hiring to maintenance and flight coordination, he leverages Planet Nine's expertise, resources and buying power to deliver maximum value for each client. Mike’s asset management experience includes nearly 20 years in the community management industry, where he most recently served as CEO and Director of Business Development for a Southern California real estate firm. He holds numerous certifications in that industry and was an executive board member of the Community Associations Institute. Mike has a B.S. in Business Administration from Pennsylvania State University and a deep passion for aviation.

Celeste Mitchell serves as Director of People Operations at Planet 9 Private Air, bringing over two decades of human resources leadership across aviation, biotechnology, and the United States Air Force. She leads the full spectrum of HR operations for Planet 9's distributed workforce spanning 22+ states and growing international markets, partnering with leadership to build people practices that scale with the business. Celeste's career spans high-growth and global organizations including Tmunity Therapeutics and FMC Corporation, where she built deep expertise in talent management, employee relations, learning and development, HRIS administration, and multi-state compliance. Her 14 years of service in the U.S. Air Force shaped her commitment to discipline, integrity, and mission-driven leadership. At Planet 9, Celeste is focused on building a world-class people function, elevating the employee experience, and supporting the company's continued growth — ensuring that the same standard of excellence Planet 9 delivers to every passenger is felt by every member of the team.

Reginald Perry is the Assistant Director of Operations for Planet Nine Private Air, bringing over 10 years of experience in international trip support to the role. He is a Certified Aviation Manager (CAM), specializing in trip/logistic planning for business aircraft, and has facilitated global trips for a diverse array of clients, including charter, private, OEM, air ambulance, and experimental operators. He has gained experience arranging handling, slots, permits, customs, catering, and other logistics spending 5 years at Universal Weather & Aviation, last serving as a Master Mission Advisor prior to Planet Nine. Reginald is a licensed aircraft dispatcher and private pilot, and holds a bachelor’s degree in aviation management from Auburn University.

William brings over 22 years of aviation and safety experience to Planet Nine. He began his professional aviation career in the United States Marine Corps where he flew the F/A-18 Hornet and F-5 Tiger II. His passion for aviation safety began during his position as Director of Safety for an aircraft-carrier based squadron in Miramar, California. In the private sector, William served as the Safety Manager for Advanced Air Management and Zetta Jet, in addition to Global Express 5000/6000 captain from 2014-2018. Other flying experience includes B-737 pilot at a US major airline. William holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Marist College. He is also a graduate of the Naval Post Graduate school of Aviation Safety. Leveraging this experience, William maintains the premier safety program in the industry fostering a positive working environment for all employees and safe flight operations for our customers.

Steve has worked in the aviation industry for over 40 years since joining the Royal Air Force as an Air Traffic Controller. After leaving the service in 1986 he worked, mostly as an expatriate for Airlines, Governments, Major Corporations and NetJets. During 11 years at NetJets he filled a number of number of senior posts including the setting up of an in house International Planning department, management of the Ground Services and Slot Management departments and finally as Global Category Manager responsible for Fuel and Airport Services with an annual budget of $650 million. Since 1990 Steve has been involved in running the fuel contracting and operations programmes of major business jet operators with fleets of 3 to 700 aircraft ranging in size from Citation to Boeing 747. Steve is instrumental in ensuring all Planet Nine flights benefit from competitive cost savings on fuel and airport services around the world. Steve holds a IATA Airline Management Diploma.