About our company

Our mission is to provide the best end-to-end business solution for real estate visionaries.

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Our origin

YAVICA was founded by experienced leaders and consultants.​

Back in 2017, a team of industry experts and technology savvy professionals founded YAVICA. After extensive experience in multinational organisations such as Microsoft, CGI, PwC, these leaders came together to fulfill a dream of enabling real estate firms with technology.

A rare breed of industry experts

A growing tribe of seasoned professionals.​

We’re more than 200 passionate members of the YAVICA team spread across offices worldwide from Asia to Europe to North America.

Our organisation consists of multiple nationalities and age variety which forms a dynamic team filled with great competencies and personalities, but all passionate about the real estate industry and the technology that fuels it.

“Every time we presented the YAVICA delivery team with a challenge or complex scenario, they listened and solved it straight away. They were always there”.

Jahanzeb Umair
Product Manager,
Melbourne Airport

“The resources provided by YAVICA have been fantastic – meaning they know what they are talking about, and when we have identified a need, they have been able to help us define the requirements and implement them.”

Steve Hormuth,
Director of Finance,
Laguna Woods Village

Contact us today

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Offices

Copenhagen

London

New York​

Hyderabad​

Bucharest

Oslo

Careers

There are jobs – and then there are careers and the prospect of being surrounded by smart, ambitious and motivated people day-in and day-out.

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The management team

A group of passionate people leading YAVICA to deliver excellent results for customers and the industry.

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Mads Pihl Sørensen, CEO and founder of YAVICA, blends his finance and real estate expertise to revolutionise the industry at its core.With a solid foundation in accounting, auditing, and tax, Mads shifted his focus to real estate when he joined NREP as CFO. Continuing his real estate career with CGI, his strategic capabilities were essential in recognising and developing the potential of CGI’s FlexProperty product, which he bought and started YAVICA in order to take it to new heights.

Mads Pihl Sørensen
Founder CEO

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At YAVICA, Ditte leads the implementations of our real estate technology solutions. She’s eager to take on new challenges and ensures YAVICA remains adaptive and forward-thinking in the dynamic real estate industry.Ditte is driven by a passion for improving operations through technology and a strategic focus on team dynamics. Her career journey has been marked by opportunities to innovate, from shaping IT processes to optimising operations.

Ditte Ruud
COO

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As CFO at YAVICA, Jacques brings over two decades of financial expertise that’s deeply rooted in IT project delivery. His career began at Logica in the UK, advancing through senior finance roles that included significant IT implementations and ERP integrations for CGI in Norway and Denmark. Later, as CFO for Northern Europe at Experian, he managed operations across multiple countries.At YAVICA, Jacques is focused on shaping financial strategies that enable the company's ambition to revolutionise the real estate sector with our solutions.

Jacques Mattioli
CFO

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David Oates is our Chief Alliances Officer and a catalyst for sustainable growth in challenging markets with over 30 years in the tech world, the last 15 of which have been focused on real estate technology. 

At YAVICA, David continues to apply his extensive experience, focusing on surpassing goals through transparency, talent development, and leadership in high-growth environments. Known as an authority in commercial real estate software, David’s approach is always strategic and results-focused with a good sense of humour.   


David Oates,
Chief Alliances Officer

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Inger is a seasoned marketing executive with more than 20 years of experience leading B2B marketing in high-growth SaaS, healthcare, and technology companies. She has a strong track record in digital transformation, data-driven marketing, and international brand development.Before joining YAVICA, Inger was Chief Marketing Officer at Paychex Europe, a leading human capital management SaaS company. At YAVICA, she leads the global marketing strategy and the marketing team, with a focus on strengthening the brand and supporting the company’s growth.

Inger Østergaard Lilja
CMO

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Our CTO & CISO, Per, brings over three decades of ERP development expertise, including nearly two decades at Microsoft, where he contributed significantly to the evolution of Microsoft Dynamics AX.As technology has become intertwined with business, Per is our glue between technological implementation and product strategy, making decisions for the overarching technological infrastructure that closely align with YAVICA’s business goals.Per is also everyones go-to guy for anything tech and is a master of time-management, as he’s never too busy to help a colleague.

Per Jørgensen,
CTO & CISO

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Sam Starling, CPO at YAVICA, brings more than 15 years of international experience across real estate, technology, finance, and global data strategy.Previously, he held senior leadership roles at CBRE and Savills, including Head of Technology & Data Strategy across Europe and the Middle East, leading digital transformation and data-driven product development across Europe, Asia, and Australia. At YAVICA, Sam focuses on sharpening product structure and prioritization to deliver connected, modern solutions that create measurable value for customers.

Sam Starling,
CPO

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Without Henrik, there would have been no FlexProperty as we know it today. He’s not only our Head of Product Management & Partner, he’s also the founding father of our FlexProperty solution.For nearly three decades, Henrik has dedicated his career to ERP system development, focusing extensively on Microsoft for real estate in the last 10 years. Under his management, FlexProperty has grown from a niche component of a ports and shipping solution into an end-to-end property management system.

Henrik Danielsen
Head of Product Management & Partner

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Tracey is a CPA that brings over 30 years of experience in accounting and real estate operations.Her 23-year tenure at Tishman Speyer deepened her expertise in real estate finance, asset management, and technology, as she held a key change management role during their Dynamics and FlexProperty implementation. At YAVICA, Tracey’s profound understanding and experience make her the perfect candidate to lead North American real estate companies to the same level of excellence.

Tracey Malloy-Pearson,
Managing Director, North America

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With a black-belt in Microsoft Dynamics ERP implementations, our Chief Delivery Officer, Jacob, has a successful track record of revenue growth through value-driven delivery and close customer relationships.He specializes in streamlining sales and deliveries for large, intricate solutions, with a focus on delivering tangible, measurable value to customers.Sharing an office with Jacob is never boring, but he’s also a master of efficiency, propelling YAVICA forward at the speed of light.

Jacob Wulff,
Chief Delivery Officer

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Our history with Rhyno began as collaborating implementation partners years ago, which means he has in-depth technical expertise of YAVICA products even though he’s the newest addition to our group of managing directors.With a profound technical expertise and an MBA, Rhyno is growing our presence in the Middle-East and Africa, focusing on establishing partner relationships and serving our clients in the region.

Rhyno Adendorff,
Managing Director, MEA

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With a career spanning JLL and VTS, Charlie has worked across global markets, from London to Silicon Valley, helping real estate leaders embrace innovation. At YAVICA, he’s focused on growing our global presence, building strong client relationships, and delivering smart, scalable solutions through Microsoft Dynamics 365.Charlie’s unique mix of industry insight and tech expertise make him a key driver of YAVICA’s mission to provide the best end-to-end business solution for real estate visionaries.

Charlie Wade
Chief Revenue Officer

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Bo Damgaard Vestner, Director of Support Services at YAVICA, brings nearly three decades of experience in global IT leadership, customer success, and operational excellence.Prior to joining YAVICA, Bo spent close to seven years at Columbus A/S as Director of Consultancy within Microsoft Dynamics, leading care services. At YAVICA, Bo oversees global Operations for FlexProperty, YDM, and Microsoft D365, with a focus on client relationships, scalability, and ensuring customers can fully leverage the platform.

Bo Damgaard Vestner
Director Support Services

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Matthijs Claessens leads YAVICA’s activities across continental Europe. With a strong background in IT Consultancy and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, Matthijs brings extensive implementation experience to his role. This allows him to bridge sales, delivery, and customer expectations, being open and transparent about what is possible and what it takes to succeed. He is known for a straightforward leadership style, close customer engagement, and a focus on building trust through clear expectations and open communication.

Matthijs Claessens,
Managing Director, Continental Europe

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"I’m proud to lead a team so dedicated to make results for our clients. Their passion, professionalism and commitment as a team and as individuals is unique."​

– Ditte Ruud, COO

“The work is as much about challenging the customers, as much as delivering what they need. To me, the best thing is to work with co-workers that understand the business first, and IT second. This leads to finding the best way rather than standard-fits-all.”

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Nikolaj Nybo Schaufuss
Senior Functional Consultant, YAVICA

“There is a culture of transparency here and employees are treated as the most important asset – from looking internally first to promote, to being empathetic towards people’s circumstances – there has always been a sense of being taken care of. I am excited about the continuous opportunities being provided and look forward to growing together.”

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Aparajita Chaba
Senior Functional Consultant, YAVICA

“I enjoy working at YAVICA because of the collaborative atmosphere, innovative projects, and supportive leadership.
The team spirit and opportunities for professional growth make each day exciting and fulfilling. It’s a place where creativity and dedication are truly valued, and I feel genuinely appreciated.”

Marketing Manager

Andreea Man
Marketing Manager, YAVICA

Values

Empathy

People are the backbone of our business. We want to foster a healthy and supportive culture internally as well as in our customer and partner relations. 

Integrity

We do the right thing — also when no one is watching. We are admired and respected for our commitment to follow through and doing what is right, not necessarily easy.  

Consistency

As a global company, it’s important to us that all our stakeholders experience consistency in everything we do and all that we are.

Transparency

We are committed to openness in all situations – even when we fail. We believe in clear communication in due time and to take responsibility for our actions and our products. 

Respect

We demonstrate respect in all our interactions and address and resolve matters in a positive and constructive way.

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