RealPage Appoints Dirk Wakeham as Chief Executive Officer

Dirk Wakeham brings decades of leadership, SaaS and multifamily experience to lead RealPage’s next chapter of growth RICHARDSON, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RealPage®, a leading global provider of AI-enabled software platforms for the real estate industry, has appointed Dirk Wakeham as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. In conjunction with the appointment, Wakeham also joins the company’s Board of Directors. “Returning to RealPage feels like coming home,” said newly appointed Dirk Wakeham, President and Chief Executive Officer, RealPage. “I’m honored to step into this role at such an important moment for the company and our industry. RealPage’s success has always been rooted in partnership and trust. Together, with our customers, we’ll continue creating vibrant communities that deliver great living experiences and help residents achieve financial wellness and lasting success.” Wakeham brings extensive leadership experience as a six-time CEO and President for Software and SaaS organizations, with a strong focus in PropTech and FinTech. He previously served as Managing Director for Vista Equity Partners and was President of RealPage following its acquisition of LeasingDesk, the company he founded. His track record includes leading organizations such as Zego, Kibo, Lanyon, storEDGE, LeasingDesk, and RealPage through transformational growth. Wakeham succeeds Dana Jones, who has served as RealPage’s President and CEO since 2021. Under Dana’s leadership, RealPage sharpened its operational discipline, strengthened its financial foundations, and accelerated innovation - expanding the company’s leadership in AI and resident experience. Charles Goodman, Chairman of the Board of Directors, RealPage, said, “On behalf of the RealPage Board of Directors, we want to thank Dana for her tremendous contributions at RealPage. She has been a trusted leader through a per…