Our leadership team
Meet the Odessans leading the way in asset finance innovation.
Decades of insight and experience
Mathew Abraham
CEO20+ years in Technology | Learn more >
Mathew Abraham is CEO at Odessa. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Odessa from 2019 to 2022, leading the company’s global delivery organization across implementation and customer success.
Prior to his return, he served on the Executive Leadership Team at Veeco as the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Precision Surface Processing, where he transformed the business unit into a major source of growth for the enterprise. His career also spans executive and technical leadership roles at industry-defining companies like ASML, Applied Materials, and Intel Corporation, where he consistently guided advanced technologies from concept to market.
Roopa Jayaraman is CTO at Odessa, responsible for product and technology leadership, spearheading cross-functional teams to deliver platform releases to our global customers. She is also site leader for our India hub and champions an innovative, inclusive, and learning-centric workplace. Roopa brings over two decades of enterprise software experience, with a dedicated focus on financial services for over 11 years.
Roopa is a seasoned leader, with deep expertise in product roadmaps, technology innovation, and R&D strategies at a global scale. Having joined Odessa in April 2014, Roopa has played pivotal roles as SVP in product strategies and development for best-in-class customer experience. Prior to Odessa, she managed enterprise technology transformations at Unisys and Leadtec (now SPS Commerce).
Sumit has 20+ years of experience and a proven track record in setting up global finance functions for IT and IT Enabled Services businesses. He also has deep experience in leading fundraising, M&A, and IPO transactions for global organizations. Before joining Odessa, Sumit served as Head of Business Finance at AXISCADES and Head of Corporate Financial Reporting at J.P. Morgan and Genpact. Sumit is a Chartered Accountant from the ICAI.
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Bob Johnson is Executive Vice President, Auto Finance at Odessa. With a background spanning over 30 years in financial services, he oversees global auto operations. He joined Odessa in 2023, bringing in his extensive industry knowledge and expertise in operational strategy and in the development and implementation of software solutions for the Auto, Equipment and Captive Finance sectors.
Prior to his role at Odessa, he held leadership positions at EY, defi SOLUTIONS, Alfa Financial Software and FIS. In his various leadership positions, he led sales, business development, client relationship management, implementations, and provided insight and guidance on product development.
Jeff Lezinski
EVP, Product Management19 years in Leasing | Learn more >
As Odessa’s EVP, Product Management, Jeff Lezinski oversees the overall strategy and vision of the Odessa Platform. Since joining the organization in 2004, Jeff has held a variety of roles across Odessa, including delivery consulting and Presales. He currently serves on the ELFA Finance & Accounting Committee, and acts as a liaison to various industry and regulatory bodies. He also plays a leadership role on the Customer Advisory Board at Odessa.
Prior to Odessa, Jeff was with PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP where he participated in and managed various engagements from a consulting and an audit perspective for a variety of industries, including financial services, pharmaceutical, and telecommunications. He holds a B.S. in Economics from Haverford College.
Campbell Clout is MD, GTM for Americas and APMEA at Odessa. With a background spanning over 25 years in the Asset Finance industry, his scope of responsibility involves enterprise sales and new business development in the North America, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa regions. He joined Odessa in 2022, bringing in his extensive industry knowledge and expertise.
Before joining Odessa, Campbell held several leadership positions, spearheading projects including go-to-market strategy, sales, project delivery, and product management at AGC/Westpac, Rabobank, International Decision Systems, and FIS.
Alexandre Ellwood is Odessa’s MD for Europe, responsible for partnership strategy and business development in Europe. With 25+ years of experience in finance, technology and professional services, Alexandre is focused on bringing Odessa innovation to new markets.
Prior to joining Odessa in 2021, he managed operations at Cassiopae and Sopra Banking Software in the UK for nearly a decade. Alexandre holds a degree in Economics and Finance from Ecole Supérieure des Sciences Commerciales d’ Angers.
Decades of insight and experience
Mathew Abraham
CEO20+ years in Technology | Learn more >
Mathew Abraham is CEO at Odessa. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer from 2019 to 2022, leading the company’s global delivery organization across implementation and customer success.
Roopa Jayaraman is CTO at Odessa, responsible for product and technology leadership, spearheading cross-functional teams to deliver platform releases to our global customers. She is also site leader for our India hub and champions an innovative, inclusive, and learning-centric workplace. Roopa brings over two decades of enterprise software experience, with a dedicated focus on financial services for over 10 years.
Roopa is a seasoned leader, with deep expertise in product roadmaps, technology innovation, and R&D strategies at a global scale. Having joined Odessa in April 2014, Roopa has played pivotal roles as SVP in product strategies and development for best-in-class customer experience. Prior to Odessa, she managed enterprise technology transformations at Unisys and Leadtec (now SPS Commerce).
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Bob Johnson is Executive Vice President, Auto Finance at Odessa. With a background spanning over 30 years in financial services, he oversees global auto operations. He joined Odessa in 2023, bringing in his extensive industry knowledge and expertise in operational strategy and in the development and implementation of software solutions for the Auto, Equipment and Captive Finance sectors.
Prior to his role at Odessa, he held leadership positions at EY, defi SOLUTIONS, Alfa Financial Software and FIS. In his various leadership positions, he led sales, business development, client relationship management, implementations, and provided insight and guidance on product development.
Jeff Lezinski
EVP, Product Management19 years in Leasing | Learn more >
As Odessa’s EVP, Product Management, Jeff Lezinski oversees the overall strategy and vision of the Odessa Platform. Since joining the organization in 2004, Jeff has held a variety of roles across Odessa, including delivery consulting and Presales. He currently serves on the ELFA Finance & Accounting Committee, and acts as a liaison to various industry and regulatory bodies. He also plays a leadership role on the Customer Advisory Board at Odessa.
Prior to Odessa, Jeff was with PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP where he participated in and managed various engagements from a consulting and an audit perspective for a variety of industries, including financial services, pharmaceutical, and telecommunications. He holds a B.S. in Economics from Haverford College.
Campbell Clout is MD for APMEA at Odessa. With a background spanning over 25 years in the Asset Finance industry, his scope of responsibility involves enterprise sales and new business development in the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa regions. He joined Odessa in 2022, bringing in his extensive industry knowledge and expertise.
Before joining Odessa, Campbell held several leadership positions, spearheading projects including go-to-market strategy, sales, project delivery, and product management at AGC/Westpac, Rabobank, International Decision Systems, and FIS.
Alexandre Ellwood is Odessa’s MD for Europe, responsible for partnership strategy and business development in Europe. With 25+ years of experience in finance, technology and professional services, Alexandre is focused on bringing Odessa innovation to new markets.
Prior to joining Odessa in 2021, he managed operations at Cassiopae and Sopra Banking Software in the UK for nearly a decade. Alexandre holds a degree in Economics and Finance from Ecole Supérieure des Sciences Commerciales d’ Angers.
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