Shane Pliska

President & CEO, Planterra | Biophilic Design Advocate | Corporate Experience Curator

Shane Pliska’s biophilic residence featured in Dwell Magazine. Photo by Jacob Lewkow.

“Nature never goes out of style.” That’s the guiding principle for Shane Pliska, president and CEO of Planterra — a national leader in interior landscaping that transforms corporate workspaces, hospitals, hotels, and event venues with live and artificial plants, living walls, and large-scale horticultural installations.

Under Shane’s leadership, Planterra has become known for its bold, contemporary plant styling, innovative planter designs, and full-service approach across North America. A passionate advocate for biophilia — the innate human connection to nature — Shane’s work brings the outdoors in, helping organizations create more inspiring, productive environments.

Shane is also the creator behind the Planterra Conservatory, the company’s flagship glass-enclosed botanical venue in Michigan. Designed as a lush, architectural celebration of nature, the Conservatory reflects Shane’s dedication to timeless beauty, immersive environments, and memorable experiences.

A noted speaker, Shane serves on the boards of the National Horticulture Foundation and Green Plants for Green Buildings. He is a graduate of Emerson College in Boston.