Jonas Hammes

As Senior Director of Strategy & Operations at Navan for the EMEA region, Jonas Hammes plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's strategic direction and operational excellence within a rapidly evolving travel and expense management landscape. Leveraging his extensive expertise in business strategy, problem solving, and change management, Jonas spearheads cross-functional initiatives that drive scalable growth and operational efficiency. His leadership has been instrumental in scaling Navan’s revenues at a remarkable three-digit run rate, reflecting his ability to execute high-impact projects that align with the company’s vision of simplifying corporate travel and expense processes.

Jonas’s current focus includes optimizing pricing strategies to maximize transaction revenue, implementing innovative go-to-market approaches, and fostering organizational agility to adapt to market dynamics across the EMEA region. His hands-on approach ensures seamless collaboration across sales, product, finance, and customer success teams, enabling Navan to accelerate its market penetration and enhance customer value. Additionally, Jonas is deeply involved in strategic planning, leveraging data-driven insights and industry best practices to identify new growth opportunities and refine operational workflows.

With a background rooted in management consulting and business development, Jonas combines creative problem solving with strong leadership skills to navigate complex challenges and deliver measurable results. His ability to communicate complex strategies effectively and lead diverse teams underpins Navan’s continued success in providing an all-in-one travel and expense platform that empowers organizations to focus on their core business, rather than administrative hurdles. Through his strategic vision and operational expertise, Jonas Hammes is a key driver of Navan’s expansion and innovation in the EMEA market.