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Real Brokerage has appointed Ravi Jani as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately, the company announced Thursday. The leadership change follows the termination of former CFO Michelle Ressler, who had held the role since October 2020.
Michelle Ressler | The Real Brokerage
According to Real, Ressler was terminated due to actions believed to be in violation of company policies. While the internal investigation is still ongoing, the company stated that it does not believe her conduct had any impact on its previously issued financial statements.
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Jani’s promotion marks a pivotal moment for Real. Since joining the company in 2023 as vice president of investor relations and financial planning and analysis, he’s had a big hand in shaping the company’s financial strategy and growth.
During his tenure, the company’s agent network has more than doubled from around 12,000 to over 27,000 agents across North America.
Larry Klane | Real Lead Independent Director and Chair of the Audit Committee
“Real has had extraordinary growth over the past few years, which is a testament to the strength of the company’s business model, technology platform and strong leadership,” Larry Klane, lead independent director and chair of the audit committee of Real, said in a statement. “We are confident in Ravi’s ability to lead the company’s financial strategy with rigor and transparency as Real continues to scale.”
Bringing more than 15 years of experience in strategic finance, investor relations and capital markets, Jani steps into the role of CFO with a strong foundation.
Before Real, he led investor relations at Blade Air Mobility, Inc., and held key roles at Citadel LLC, Anchor Bolt Capital LP, Bank of America, and Moelis & Company.
“Ravi brings a unique combination of strategic finance expertise and an investor’s perspective at a pivotal moment in Real’s trajectory,” Tamir Poleg, chairman and CEO of Real, said. “His financial acumen, market insight, and collaborative approach have already made a meaningful impact on our organization. As CFO, Ravi will be instrumental in driving our next chapter of growth, margin expansion and value creation.”
Tamir Poleg | Chairman and CEO of Real
Beyond his financial leadership, Jani has also been involved in corporate strategy, M&A evaluation, and product development — most notably with the launch of Real Wallet, a proprietary financial platform aimed at empowering agents. He also launched Real’s monthly agent sentiment survey, which has quickly become a go-to source for market insights.
Ravi Jani | CFO of Real
Jani expressed excitement about stepping into the CFO role and expressed his sharp focus on executing Real’s vision.
“My focus will be on driving execution, expanding margins, and allocating capital to create long-term value for agents, consumers, and shareholders,” Jani said. “I’m grateful for the opportunity and honored to join Real’s executive team to help lead the company through its next phase of growth.”
