BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, one of Europe’s leading leasing and equipment finance organizations, completed the rollout of a new origination platform powered by Odessa, a milestone in its European transformation program.
The platform first went live in Italy and has since expanded to seven other markets — France, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, Belgium, the U.K. and Ireland — creating a unified operating model across its European operations.
The initiative created a unified foundation for equipment finance operations and supports the company’s long-term strategy to bring value to partners, enhance efficiency and overall experience, and accelerate innovation across the business.
BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions is one of the leading leasing players in European equipment finance, operating across 18 countries. Supporting that scale had meant relying on different quotation tools, calculation engines and processes in every market. Bringing them together into one platform gives the company a single, consistent way of working across its European business.
BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions and Odessa implemented the new digital and unified platform to enhance user experience while simplifying the introduction of new products and capabilities. Built on an API-first architecture, the platform brings asset management, financial calculations and quotation processes together in one approach, providing operational consistency and a scalable foundation for the eight markets live today and any further expansion.
For BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, this means one consistent experience for partners and dealers wherever they operate in Europe, faster quote turnaround and the ability to bring new products to market more quickly. For partners, it means a smoother, more reliable leasing experience regardless of country.
“This milestone represents a significant step in our ongoing transformation program and our commitment to delivering a better experience for our partners, customers, and employees. By establishing a common digital foundation across multiple markets, we are creating a core operating model that will support our long-term growth ambitions while enabling us to respond more effectively to the evolving needs of the businesses we serve,” Ralph Crockett, chief operating officer of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, said. “It also lays the groundwork for the next phase of the company’s transformation journey, extending modernization into middle and back-office operations,” he added.
The rollout also gives BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions room to adapt to local market needs, while keeping the same platform and processes at the core of the business.
“BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions had a clear vision: to create a more consistent, agile, and scalable operating model across Europe,” Alexandre Ellwood, managing director for Europe at Odessa, said. “We are proud to have helped bring that vision to life. By replacing fragmented systems with a unified platform, the company is better positioned to support growth, accelerate change, and deliver a consistent experience across markets. This milestone reflects the strength of our partnership and lays the foundation for future innovation.”
