Dirk Wakeham
About Dirk Wakeham
Dirk Wakeham serves as the Operating Managing Director at Vista Equity Partners and has held various leadership roles across multiple companies, including Chief Executive Officer at Zego and Board Member at Critical Start and StarRez, Inc. He possesses expertise in P&L management, strategy, and business development, with a strong emphasis on talent development and operational performance.
Work at Vista Equity Partners
Dirk Wakeham serves as the Operating Managing Director at Vista Equity Partners, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Dallas, Texas, he brings extensive expertise in P&L management, strategy, and business development to the firm. His role involves overseeing operations and contributing to the firm’s investment strategies, focusing on enhancing portfolio company performance.
Current Board Memberships
Since 2022, Dirk Wakeham has been a Board Member at Critical Start, located in Dallas, TX. He also serves as a Board Member at StarRez, Inc. in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. In these roles, he provides strategic guidance and oversight, leveraging his experience in business development and operational performance.
Previous Experience at Rentlytics and Zego
Dirk Wakeham worked as an Investor/Advisor at Rentlytics from 2014 to 2018 in the San Francisco Bay Area. He also held the position of Chief Executive Officer & Board Director at Zego (Powered by PayLease) from 2018 to 2021 in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. His leadership roles in these companies involved strategic decision-making and operational management.
Education and Expertise
Dirk Wakeham earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting from California State University, Fullerton, College of Business and Economics. His educational background complements his professional expertise in P&L management, strategy formulation, and business development.
Background and Skills
Dirk Wakeham has significant experience in the acquisition and integration of businesses, emphasizing the creation of cultures that promote accountability. He has a strong focus on talent development at the executive level and is skilled in implementing operational dashboards to enhance business unit performance.