Frank Martell

Frank Martell serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of SmartRent, bringing over 30 years of executive leadership experience in real estate and a data-driven, digital-first mindset. A seasoned leader and operator, he has built a reputation for driving growth, profitability and shareholder value across the residential real estate and technology sectors. In addition to his role as President and CEO, he has served on SmartRent’s Board of Directors since June 2024.

Prior to joining SmartRent, Mr. Martell served as President and CEO of loanDepot, Inc. (NYSE: LDI), where he developed and led the creation of the Vision 2025 program, an enterprise-wide initiative focused on navigating challenging industry dynamics while building long-term operational resilience. Before that, he held several senior leadership positions at CoreLogic, Inc., including CFO, COO and ultimately CEO. Under his leadership, the company evolved into a global leader in residential property data, analytics and digital platforms, achieving a tenfold increase in market capitalization.

Mr. Martell is a three-time HousingWire Vanguard Award recipient for distinguished industry leadership and was named to Inman’s “Power Players” list in 2023, 2024 and 2025, recognizing the most innovative and influential executives in real estate. He also received Inman’s “Best of Finance” award in both 2023 and 2024.

He currently serves on the board of Compass Inc. (NYSE: COMP), a leading tech-enabled real estate services company, as well as on the nonprofit boards of Operation HOPE, which focuses on financial literacy and empowerment in underserved communities, and the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. He previously served two two-year terms on the Board of Directors of the Mortgage Bankers Association and eight years on the Board of Directors of Bank of the West.

Mr. Martell holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the Villanova School of Business.