Matt Dircks

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ABOUT MATT DIRCKS

As CEO of Appfire, I lead a global team dedicated to enhancing, extending, and connecting the world’s top platforms, including Atlassian, Microsoft, monday.com, and Salesforce. Before stepping into this role, I served on Appfire’s Board of Directors for four years, gaining a deep appreciation for the company’s culture, vision, and commitment to innovation.With 30+ years in the software industry and a background in product management, I’ve scaled both public and private enterprise portfolios, driving innovation, growth, and transformation. My passion lies in empowering teams, fostering a culture of integrity and inclusion, and delivering solutions that create real value for customers.Previously, as Executive Chairman and CEO of BeyondTrust, I led the company through three successful exits and championed an award-winning culture. As a Senior Operating Partner at Francisco Partners, I worked closely with portfolio companies to unlock their full potential, applying my expertise in product strategy, go-to-market execution, and general management.As a culture builder, I believe that strong values and a thriving workplace drive sustainable success. Organizations I’ve led have earned multiple Best Places to Work awards, top-rated Glassdoor reviews, and industry-leading NPS scores.Beyond Appfire, I’ve served on the boards of high-performing software companies Sumo Logic, Native Instruments, Perforce Software, and Forcepoint, advising on growth, transformation, and market leadership.