Kirk Krappe

Kirk Krappe is an accomplished business executive and entrepreneur with a diverse background in engineering, marketing, and management. He studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of London before completing his Masters in Business Administration at INSEAD. With over two decades of experience in the tech industry, Krappe has held executive positions at various companies, including Apttus, Revitas, BEA Systems, Nextance, and Corio.

Krappe co-founded Apttus, where he serves as Chairman and CEO, leading the company through a successful acquisition by Thoma Bravo in 2018. Prior to that, he served as EVP of Worldwide Markets at Revitas and was VP of Product Marketing at BEA Systems. Additionally, Krappe has held management roles at several other companies, including Inquira and Raychem Rpg (P) Ltd. He also began his career as an associate consultant at Bain & Company.

With a passion for expanding the boundaries of the tech industry, Krappe has spearheaded several innovations in the software and cloud computing space. He is a respected thought leader and an advocate for helping businesses optimize their revenue processes.