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Appointments Sponsored by Appointments Odessa appoints Vince Latchford as SVP of Delivery Management Published: 29th January 2026 Share Odessa, a provider of asset finance software, has announced the appointment of Vince Latchford as Senior Vice President of Delivery Management. Latchford brings more than three decades of experience across enterprise software, consulting, and complex program delivery. In his new role, he will oversee delivery operations, customer success strategies, implementation execution, and platform innovation for Odessa’s customers throughout North America, with a focus on enhancing customer experience, driving operational excellence, and ensuring successful platform deployments. “Vince’s global experience and proven track record in leading large, complex programs make him a great addition to the Odessa team,” said Odessa CEO Joe Juliano. “He strengthens our delivery capabilities in a way that matters most to our customers across North America – faster implementations, clearer communication and a proven approach to turning platform deployments into business transformations.” Before joining Odessa, Latchford held senior leadership roles at Conga (formerly Apttus) and Model N, where he oversaw major software delivery and client success initiatives. He previously spent more than a decade with Deloitte and Arthur Andersen, developing deep expertise in enterprise delivery and strategic client management. According to Juliano, the appointment comes at a pivotal moment for Odessa following a landmark year of customer achievements. “Vince’s appointment follows a landmark year for Odessa, marked by a strong cadence of customer go-lives and platform upgrades across global markets,” he said. “It reflects our continued investment in our customers and our commitment to driving digital transformation across the asset finance industry.” In the past 12 to 18 months, Odessa has completed more than a dozen successful go-lives and major platform expansions across North America, EMEA, and APAC, underscoring the growing demand for its next-generation asset finance technology. Latchford said he sees significant opportunity to expand Odessa’s impact as an industry leader. “Odessa has built something rare: a platform with genuine depth in asset finance paired with a team that knows how to deploy it successfully across the most complex environments,” he said. “My focus is making sure every customer can leverage that full capability — from multi-entity implementations to high-volume portfolio management — with confidence and speed.” Lisa Laverick Editor - Finance Connect Sign up to our newsletter Featured Stories Corporate Member AppointmentsNovuna Business Finance appoints new sustainable energy manager TechnologyNETSOL Technologies reports 21% revenue growth in Q2 FY2026 Corporate Member AppointmentsStance appoints Rebecca Walton as BDM for the North