Our leadership team
Meet the Odessans leading the way in asset finance innovation.
Decades of insight and experience
Joe Juliano is CEO of Odessa, responsible for scaling the global organization and driving strategic growth. He brings nearly 30 years of experience leading enterprise software businesses, with a focus on delivering SaaS solutions that drive operational efficiency and business value.
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 15+ 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.
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.
Scott Frymire is Odessa’s SVP of Corporate Marketing, responsible for driving company’s solution messaging, expanding the brand presence, and building a best-in-class marketing organization. He has a diverse background with over 25 years of experience in B2B marketing. Scott has held marketing leadership roles in rapidly evolving industries like digital commerce, AI, and IT performance monitoring, shaping success stories at Unilog, Proton.ai, and ScienceLogic.
Prior to joining Odessa, he founded Tidewater CMO, where he provided fractional CMO services and strategic marketing consultation to emerging B2B enterprises. Scott’s early career was marked by significant contributions to ERP software companies, including Prophet 21 and Epicor, reflecting his unwavering commitment to driving growth and innovation.
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.
Steve Nippak has over 25 years of experience in sales, customer success, and business leadership within enterprise financial software solutions. He has a proven track record of driving revenue and sustainable profitability. Steve is dedicated to building strong cultures and meeting customer needs with market-leading solutions. As a skilled enterprise sales leader, he is known for his insight, influence, and collaborative nature. He consistently achieves positive results by tailoring sales strategies to complex environments, ensuring clear communication, and addressing challenges directly.
Before joining Odessa, Steve was the EVP of Sales at startup Uptiq. Prior to that, he held senior positions with Argo, Linedata, and FIS. Steve began his career in Leasing, spending 10 years at AT&T Capital. He has been actively involved with ELFA and CFLA for over 20 years, serving on steering committees for both associations.
Decades of insight and experience
Joe Juliano
CEO30 years in B2B Software | Learn more >
Joe Juliano is CEO of Odessa, responsible for scaling the global organization and driving strategic growth. He brings nearly 30 years of experience leading enterprise software businesses, with a focus on delivering SaaS solutions that drive operational efficiency and business value.
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 15+ 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.
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.
Scott Frymire is Odessa’s SVP of Corporate Marketing, responsible for driving company’s solution messaging, expanding the brand presence, and building a best-in-class marketing organization. He has a diverse background with over 25 years of experience in B2B marketing. Scott has held marketing leadership roles in rapidly evolving industries like digital commerce, AI, and IT performance monitoring, shaping success stories at Unilog, Proton.ai, and ScienceLogic.
Prior to joining Odessa, he founded Tidewater CMO, where he provided fractional CMO services and strategic marketing consultation to emerging B2B enterprises. Scott’s early career was marked by significant contributions to ERP software companies, including Prophet 21 and Epicor, reflecting his unwavering commitment to driving growth and innovation.
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.
Steve Nippak has over 25 years of experience in sales, customer success, and business leadership within enterprise financial software solutions. He has a proven track record of driving revenue and sustainable profitability. Steve is dedicated to building strong cultures and meeting customer needs with market-leading solutions. As a skilled enterprise sales leader, he is known for his insight, influence, and collaborative nature. He consistently achieves positive results by tailoring sales strategies to complex environments, ensuring clear communication, and addressing challenges directly.
Before joining Odessa, Steve was the EVP of Sales at startup Uptiq. Prior to that, he held senior positions with Argo, Linedata, and FIS. Steve began his career in Leasing, spending 10 years at AT&T Capital. He has been actively involved with ELFA and CFLA for over 20 years, serving on steering committees for both associations.
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