Dirk Wakeham brings decades of leadership, SaaS and multifamily experience to lead RealPage’s next chapter of growth

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.

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Dirk Wakeham brings decades of leadership, SaaS and multifamily experience to lead RealPage’s next chapter of growth

“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 period of significant transformation and growth. We wish her every success in her next chapter.”

Goodman adds, “We welcome Dirk Wakeham back to RealPage. He brings deep industry roots, proven technological leadership, and a long track record of driving scale, innovation, and value creation. I’m confident that Dirk will propel RealPage’s growth and reinforce its position as the technology partner of choice for the real estate industry.”

About RealPage, Inc.:

RealPage improves the business of living for both housing providers and residents. As the leading platform for AI-powered real estate operations, we connect property owners, operators, and residents across every stage of the rental journey - creating smarter, more transparent, and more responsive experiences. Our technology unifies marketing, leasing, operations, and financials for over 24 million rental units worldwide, putting AI at the center of real estate. From automating work and turning data into actionable insights to introducing the industry’s first agentic AI workforce, we empower property teams to deliver exceptional living experiences. Through our resident experience platform, LOFT, and an integrated suite of services, RealPage helps millions of residents lease, live, and engage in their communities with greater flexibility and convenience. Backed by Thoma Bravo and recognized by Forbes, Newsweek, and EnergyStar for innovation, sustainability, and workplace culture, RealPage is headquartered in Richardson, Texas, with offices across North America, Europe, and Asia. We’re building the future of real estate by connecting technology, people, and communities. www.realpage.com

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