Emily Paquette, the former CEO of Inman, has been appointed Chief Strategy Officer at PLACE, a real estate platform. She will lead the company's consumer growth strategy, including its consumer content platform and strategic acquisitions.
This executive move comes as PLACE continues to expand its presence in the residential real estate technology sector. The appointment signals a focus on scaling consumer-facing offerings and broadening market reach through targeted acquisitions.
No financial terms of the appointment or specific acquisition targets were disclosed. Paquette's experience leading Inman, a real estate news and events company, brings industry connections and strategic insight to the role.
The hiring reflects broader trends in real estate technology, where platforms compete for consumer engagement and market share. PLACE, which provides tools for agents and brokerages, is now doubling down on content-driven growth.
Observers note that such executive transitions are common in the proptech space, though the impact on PLACE's competitive positioning remains to be seen. The company did not provide a timeline for new consumer initiatives.