Anders Gylling CEO, Retta, and Lauri Leino, SVP Value Added Services, Odevo Finland  

Why did you join Odevo?
Anders: What stood out is how aligned we are on the future. We share an ambition to reshape the industry. Together with Odevo, we are building new and innovative services, backed by technology and carried out by strong local teams. We go beyond core residential property management. As a part of Odevo, we continue to grow, both organically and through new services and partnerships.

How do you work to expand your value-added services in Finland?
Lauri: We start by looking into real-world pain points. How can we make everyday life easier for clients and homeowners? For example, in Finland, we operate one of the largest insurance brokerage businesses for housing companies. In financing, we are unique in offering loan management services directly to our clients. We are always looking to expand our services to clients and homeowners with a wide range of procurement needs, whether it’s fire safety equipment or maintenance solutions.

How important is technology for Odevo in Finland?
Anders: People and technology are the foundation of Odevo. It’s all about reducing unnecessary tasks for work that really matters. We have real muscle in software and product development across Odevo, which is significant and sets us apart in this industry. Our technology automates back-office tasks so property managers can focus on working directly with housing company boards and delivering real value, rather than being bogged down by administration and repetitive tasks.

And how would you describe the culture at Odevo?
Anders: It all starts with a shared vision, which means we can trust each other to make decisions and have a flat structure. You just pick up the phone and call anyone you need to reach. We are big and growing, but we are not bureaucratic.

All in all, there is a lot of freedom and entrepreneurial spirit, which is attractive for employees and companies alike. It’s still a systematic approach that gives local teams the tools to grow their businesses with support from Odevo.

What’s next for Odevo Finland?
Lauri: We will continue expanding our value-added services, invest further in technology, and grow our customer base both organically and by attracting new companies to join us. There may also be opportunities to bring in additional value-added services, with Odevo serving as a platform to scale across Finland and beyond.

Lastly, how do you fit into Odevo’s international expansion?
Anders: The Nordic heritage signals a certain way of working. Entrepreneurial, pragmatic, and tech-forward. Ideas over titles, letting the best idea win, and seeing kindness as a strength are a part of our culture, and that original mindset still shapes how we grow and collaborate across borders.

We will continue to combine local entrepreneurship with shared functions to transform residential property management in Finland and beyond. Residential real estate is the largest asset class in the world, and your home is probably the largest investment you will ever make. Odevo is here to help you take the very best care of it.