Former COO returns to lead Odessa’s continued growth from a position of strength.
Odessa, the world’s largest software company dedicated to asset and auto finance, announced the appointment of Mathew Abraham as Chief Executive Officer, effective 21 September 2026. He succeeds Joe Juliano.
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Mathew returns to Odessa, where he served as Chief Operating Officer from 2019 to 2022, leading the company’s global delivery organization across implementation and customer success. Most recently, he led and scaled a global business at Veeco. Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership roles at ASML, Applied Materials and Intel. Mathew holds a PhD from Harvard University.
He steps into the role at a time of significant growth for Odessa. Over the past 18 months, the company has successfully delivered more than 20 implementations across North America, Europe and APAC, while continuing to invest in automation, AI-powered digital experiences and platform modernization. These investments have further strengthened Odessa’s position as a leader in asset and auto finance technology.
As Odessa expands into new markets, geographies and product areas, Mathew will lead the company’s next phase with a continued focus on innovation, operational excellence and delivering 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. I look forward to building on the strong foundation already in place and working with the team to carry that momentum forward. I’m convinced our best years are still to come.”
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