February 11, 2026 — Leads & Copy — Navan (NASDAQ: NAVN) has announced the appointment of Aurélien Nolf as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective March 2, 2026.
Nolf brings over 20 years of international public company experience to the role, with expertise in FP&A, controllership, investor relations, and public accounting. Prior to joining Navan, Nolf served as VP, Head of FP&A and Investor Relations at Lyft, where he played a key role in improving forecasting processes, achieving sustainable profitability and free cash flow, and advancing investor targeting and marketing efforts. He also spent 15 years at Electronic Arts in various finance leadership roles, and began his career at PwC in Lyon, France.
Navan co-founder and CEO Ariel Cohen said that Nolf is the kind of CFO you hire when you plan to win, and that he believes in Navan’s team, product, and leadership in AI-powered travel and expense. Cohen added that Nolf knows how to scale complex public companies and build alongside the teams that deliver for customers.
Nolf said he is excited to join Navan, which operates at the intersection of real-time data, end-to-end automation, and operational transparency. As a Navan customer at Lyft, Nolf said he understands why companies value the platform, as its AI foundation delivers a seamless experience for end users and significant savings for budget holders. Nolf added that Navan has the unique ability to redefine travel for both businesses and frequent travelers by leveraging its deep industry experience, and that his goal is to ensure that the Company’s financial foundation is as cutting-edge and agile as the experience delivered for its users.
Navan aims to replace legacy T&E systems and outdated travel agencies with a modern travel and expense platform. The company’s platform utilizes AI technology to streamline travel for travelers, businesses, and suppliers, enabling travelers to book personalized trips quickly, receive support, and automate expenses. Companies gain real-time control and visibility on their T&E spend, and suppliers can offer their inventory directly to more travelers. Navan’s AI supports over 10,000 companies, facilitating millions of bookings each year while saving time, cutting costs, and providing data and insights.
The appointment of Nolf follows the recent addition of Shai Weiss to Navan’s Board of Directors and key enterprise wins, including Yahoo and Axel Springer.
Navan is described as the global AI-powered business travel and expense platform designed to simplify travel for frequent travelers. Its platform covers everything from finding flights and hotels to automating expense reconciliation, with 24/7 support.
Source: Navan
