AppFolio Names Fay Sien Goon as Chief Financial Officer

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AppFolio has appointed Fay Sien Goon as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective October 18, 2021. Goon, who has nearly 20 years of experience, previously served as Chief Accounting Officer at ServiceNow, where she managed financial functions during its significant growth. Her background includes over a decade at Ernst & Young, focusing on audits for large tech firms. The CEO of AppFolio expressed confidence that Goon's expertise aligns with the company's goals of operational excellence and customer success in the real estate industry.

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• Fay Sien Goon brings nearly 20 years of financial expertise in a high-growth SaaS environment.
• Her previous role at ServiceNow involved overseeing accounting during substantial growth.
• Goon's experience aligns with AppFolio's commitment to operational excellence and customer success.

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Former ServiceNow Chief Accounting Officer Joins the AppFolio Executive Team

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AppFolio, Inc. (NASDAQ: APPF) ("AppFolio" or the "Company"), a leading provider of cloud-based business software solutions, services, and data analytics to the real estate market, today announced that Fay Sien Goon will become Chief Financial Officer of AppFolio, effective October 18, 2021.

“With nearly 20 years of financial and accounting expertise, Fay Sien brings a proven track record of scaling and leading in a high-growth SaaS environment,” said Jason Randall, CEO of AppFolio. “We are thrilled to welcome Fay Sien to the leadership team, and believe her experience, commitment to operational excellence, and focus on customer success have strong overlap with our culture and our focus on continued growth.”

Ms. Goon joins AppFolio from ServiceNow, a global enterprise software company that delivers digital workflows and has a $5B+ revenue run-rate in 2021. As Chief Accounting Officer for ServiceNow, she led the accounting and finance functions through numerous years of successful growth. Prior to joining ServiceNow, she spent 11 years at Ernst & Young, leading external audits of large and pre-IPO technology companies.

“I’m excited to join the team in this phase of growth,” said Ms. Goon. “AppFolio has engaged customers, a thriving culture and a commitment to innovation -- I’m looking forward to helping the team execute on its vision to transform the real estate industry.”

About AppFolio, Inc.
AppFolio provides innovative software, services and data analytics to the real estate industry. Our cloud-based business management solutions are designed to enable our customers to digitally transform their businesses, address critical business operations and enable exceptional customer service. Today our core solutions include AppFolio Property Manager, AppFolio Property Manager PLUS, and AppFolio Investment Management. In addition, the Company offers a variety of Value+ services that are designed to enhance, automate and streamline essential processes and workflows for our customers. AppFolio was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA. Learn more at www.appfolioinc.com.

Investor Relations Contact: ir@appfolio.com

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FAQ

Who is the new CFO of AppFolio?

Fay Sien Goon has been appointed as the new CFO of AppFolio.

When will Fay Sien Goon start her role at AppFolio?

Fay Sien Goon will commence her role as CFO on October 18, 2021.

What is Fay Sien Goon's previous experience before joining AppFolio?

Before joining AppFolio, Goon served as Chief Accounting Officer at ServiceNow and worked at Ernst & Young for 11 years.

What are AppFolio's main business focuses?

AppFolio provides cloud-based business software, services, and data analytics specifically for the real estate market.