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Odessa Appoints Mathew Abraham as Chief Executive Officer    

Sep 22, 2026 | By Devin Jacobs

Odessa Appoints Mathew Abraham as Chief Executive Officer    

Odessa, a software company focused on asset, and auto finance, has appointed Mathew Abraham as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 21, 2026. He succeeds Joe Juliano.

SUMMARY

  • Odessa appointed Mathew Abraham as CEO.
  • He will lead growth and AI initiatives.
  • Odessa provides software for asset and auto finance.

Abraham returns to Odessa after serving as Chief Operating Officer from 2019 to 2022, where he led global implementation and customer success.

Most recently, he led and grew a global business at Veeco. Earlier, he held senior roles at ASML, Applied Materials, and Intel.

Abraham takes over as Odessa continues to grow. Over the past 18 months, the company has completed more than 20 implementations across North America, Europe, and APAC.

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Odessa is also investing in automation, AI-powered digital experiences, and platform upgrades as it expands its technology.

In his new role, Abraham will lead the company’s next phase of growth, focusing on innovation, strong operations, and long-term value for clients.

“Mathew brings a rare combination of industry expertise, operational leadership and deep knowledge of Odessa, making him exceptionally well suited to lead the company into its next chapter. Odessa has built substantial momentum, and the Board is confident in Mathew’s ability to build on that foundation, broaden our opportunities, and advance our long-term vision,” said Madhu Natarajan, Executive Chairman, Odessa.

“I'm thrilled to return to Odessa at such an exciting point in the company's journey,” said Mathew Abraham, Chief Executive Officer, Odessa. “The asset and auto finance industries are entering a new era, shaped by automation, AI and increasingly sophisticated digital experiences. Odessa is particularly well positioned to help our clients lead this transformation.

About Odessa

Founded in 1998, Odessa is a software company focused on asset and auto finance. Its platform covers the full finance lifecycle, including origination, servicing, remarketing, automation and AI. For more than 28 years, banks, captives and independent lessors worldwide have used Odessa to modernize their businesses.

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