Key Highlights

• Andreas von Blottnitz and Janet Kerr stepped down after serving since 2007 and 2015 respectively.

• Diila Jolly and Michael Yang were elected as Class I directors, qualifying as independent under Nasdaq rules.

• Committee chairs’ annual cash retainer was set at $40,000, while the standard director equity award rose to $200,000.

AppFolio (NASDAQ: APPF) disclosed a significant reshuffle of its board of directors on June 26, 2026, with changes effective June 29. The moves are part of a broader governance refresh designed to strengthen strategic oversight.

Board Retirements

Veteran directors Andreas von Blottnitz and Janet Kerr announced their departures. Von Blottnitz, who has chaired the board since 2007, and Kerr, a director since 2015, left without dispute over the company’s direction. Their exits open two Class I seats that will be filled at the 2028 Annual Meeting.

New Directors

The board elected Diila Jolly and Michael Yang to the vacant positions. Both candidates satisfy Nasdaq and SEC independence criteria. Jolly, currently Chief Product and Technology Officer at Xero Limited, brings prior experience from Okta and Google.

Yang contributes private‑equity and operational expertise, having founded Toro TMS.

Leadership Shift

Shane Trigg, AppFolio’s president and chief executive officer, was elevated to chairman of the board, succeeding von Blottnitz. This change consolidates executive leadership while preserving board independence through a designated lead independent director.

Committee Reassignments

Winifred Webb was appointed lead independent director to coordinate board activities. Saori Casey joined the audit committee, and both Casey and Yang were placed on the compensation committee. Yang also secured a seat on the nominating and corporate governance committee, while Jolly was added to the risk and compliance oversight committee.

Director Compensation Update

On June 26, the board approved revisions to non‑employee director pay that took effect June 29. Committee chairs will be paid an annual retainer of $40,000, down from $50,000. The grant‑date fair market value of each director’s equity award was increased to $200,000.

In addition, the lead independent director will receive an extra annual cash retainer of $40,000 for that role. No other changes to the compensation structure were made.

Governance Outlook

These appointments and compensation adjustments position AppFolio to continue its growth trajectory in the cloud‑based property‑management market. Fresh independent voices and a streamlined leadership team aim to heighten oversight and align director incentives with shareholder interests, supporting the company’s long‑term strategic objectives.

 

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