{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"166077","rtpr_id":"nBwbL2bDSa-20261012","ticker":"NAVN","exchange":"NASDAQ","all_tickers":["NAVN"],"title":"Navan Selected by Investec to Modernize Global Travel Program","author":"Business Wire","published_at":"2026-10-12T08:00:00.350Z","article_body":"Navan Selected by Investec to Modernize Global Travel Program\n\nLeading international bank and wealth manager chooses Navan to deliver an\nAI-first travel program\n\nNavan\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnavan.com%2F&esheet=54619001&newsitemid=20261009977645&lan=en-US&anchor=Navan&index=1&md5=d69d47e957331c117664468814dd218d)\n(NASDAQ: NAVN), the global AI-powered business travel and expense platform,\ntoday announced it has been selected by Investec\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.investec.com&esheet=54619001&newsitemid=20261009977645&lan=en-US&anchor=Investec&index=2&md5=8dac2377e79109d0b2403266cfad43d5)\n, a leading international bank and wealth manager, to upgrade its global\ntravel program.\n\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261009977645/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261009977645/en/)\n\nLeading international bank and wealth manager chooses Navan to deliver an\nAI-first travel program\n\n“As Investec continues its digital transformation, we’re excited to\npartner with an AI-first travel platform to increase adoption and improve\noperational efficiency,” said Lyndon Subroyen, Investec Group Chief\nTechnology and Operating Officer.\n\nAs a dual-listed company in the United Kingdom and South Africa, Investec\nsought a partner to consolidate its travel operations, reduce administrative\nwork, and improve the booking experience for its workforce. Investec needed a\nsolution to increase platform adoption and help employees travel more\ncost-efficiently.\n\nKey Anticipated Benefits:\n\n\n * Higher adoption by providing access to Navan's inventory, which includes more\nthan 600 airlines, over 2 million lodging properties, and major rail and\nrental-car providers.\n\n * Operational efficiencies through automated reconciliation that saves finance\nteams time and gives them accurate, real-time visibility.\n\n * Cost savings through increased adoption, access to expanded inventory, and\nimproved policy compliance.\n\n“Navan is proud to help Investec modernize its global travel program,”\nsaid Zahir Abdelouhab, SVP, Enterprise Sales, EMEA, Navan. “This will be a\nlighthouse account in the banking sector, and when an organization as\nrespected and influential as Investec puts this kind of focus on the travel\nexperience, it sends a strong signal to the rest of the industry.”\n\nNavan continues to build on its momentum in financial services, serving nearly\n1,500 financial institutions globally, a 36% increase year over year in\nFY2026. Financial services companies are also increasing their investment in\nbusiness travel: for the 12 months ended August 31, 2026, flight bookings were\nup 12%, hotel bookings were up 9%, and expense transaction volume was up 7%\nyear over year. Navan serves multinational financial services companies and\nfintechs such as Visa, Paysafe, and Block.\n\nAbout Navan\n\nNavan (NASDAQ: NAVN) is the global AI-powered business travel\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnavan.com%2Fproduct%2Fbusiness-travel&esheet=54619001&newsitemid=20261009977645&lan=en-US&anchor=business+travel&index=3&md5=dc380558e7928a19fa1946e3cdddd52c)\nand expense\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnavan.com%2Fproduct%2Fexpense-management&esheet=54619001&newsitemid=20261009977645&lan=en-US&anchor=expense&index=4&md5=bd97942497a65bca0af586904de87639)\nplatform that makes travel easy for travelers. From finding flights and\nhotels, to automating expense reconciliation, with 24/7 support along the way,\nNavan delivers an intuitive experience travelers love and finance teams rely\non. See how Navan customers benefit\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnavan.com%2Freviews&esheet=54619001&newsitemid=20261009977645&lan=en-US&anchor=See+how+Navan+customers+benefit&index=5&md5=d69b1fa2d29c9e89ee09226995c9672d)\nand learn more at navan.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnavan.com%2F&esheet=54619001&newsitemid=20261009977645&lan=en-US&anchor=navan.com&index=6&md5=7b09271c51919b19aece038b323356c1)\n.\n\nAbout Investec\n\nInvestec Bank plc (‘IBP’) is the banking subsidiary of Investec plc.\nInvestec plc is a FTSE 100 listed company which holds the majority of Investec\nGroup’s non-Southern African businesses under a dual listed company\nstructure. IBP partners with private, institutional and corporate clients,\noffering banking and investment services in the UK, Europe and certain other\ncountries. IBP also offers wealth management services through its strategic\ncombination with Rathbones Group. IBP has operated in the UK since 1992.\n\nAs part of the Investec Group, IBP is a purpose-driven organisation, dedicated\nto its core purpose of creating enduring worth. This means we will always\nstrive to create long-term value for all stakeholders and contribute\nmeaningfully to people, communities and the planet.\n\nFurther information can be found at www.investec.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.investec.com&esheet=54619001&newsitemid=20261009977645&lan=en-US&anchor=www.investec.com&index=7&md5=c375871c54ca25f5033d79de78aa604f)\n.\n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261009977645/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261009977645/en/)\n\nMedia: press@navan.com (mailto:press@navan.com)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nBwbL2bDSa-20261012","title":"Navan Selected by Investec to Modernize Global Travel Program","author":"Business Wire","ticker":"NAVN","created":"2026-10-12T08:00:00.350Z","tickers":["NAVN"],"exchange":"NASDAQ","article_body":"Navan Selected by Investec to Modernize Global Travel Program\n\nLeading international bank and wealth manager chooses Navan to deliver an\nAI-first travel program\n\nNavan\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnavan.com%2F&esheet=54619001&newsitemid=20261009977645&lan=en-US&anchor=Navan&index=1&md5=d69d47e957331c117664468814dd218d)\n(NASDAQ: NAVN), the global AI-powered business travel and expense platform,\ntoday announced it has been selected by Investec\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.investec.com&esheet=54619001&newsitemid=20261009977645&lan=en-US&anchor=Investec&index=2&md5=8dac2377e79109d0b2403266cfad43d5)\n, a leading international bank and wealth manager, to upgrade its global\ntravel program.\n\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261009977645/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261009977645/en/)\n\nLeading international bank and wealth manager chooses Navan to deliver an\nAI-first travel program\n\n“As Investec continues its digital transformation, we’re excited to\npartner with an AI-first travel platform to increase adoption and improve\noperational efficiency,” said Lyndon Subroyen, Investec Group Chief\nTechnology and Operating Officer.\n\nAs a dual-listed company in the United Kingdom and South Africa, Investec\nsought a partner to consolidate its travel operations, reduce administrative\nwork, and improve the booking experience for its workforce. Investec needed a\nsolution to increase platform adoption and help employees travel more\ncost-efficiently.\n\nKey Anticipated Benefits:\n\n\n * Higher adoption by providing access to Navan's inventory, which includes more\nthan 600 airlines, over 2 million lodging properties, and major rail and\nrental-car providers.\n\n * Operational efficiencies through automated reconciliation that saves finance\nteams time and gives them accurate, real-time visibility.\n\n * Cost savings through increased adoption, access to expanded inventory, and\nimproved policy compliance.\n\n“Navan is proud to help Investec modernize its global travel program,”\nsaid Zahir Abdelouhab, SVP, Enterprise Sales, EMEA, Navan. “This will be a\nlighthouse account in the banking sector, and when an organization as\nrespected and influential as Investec puts this kind of focus on the travel\nexperience, it sends a strong signal to the rest of the industry.”\n\nNavan continues to build on its momentum in financial services, serving nearly\n1,500 financial institutions globally, a 36% increase year over year in\nFY2026. Financial services companies are also increasing their investment in\nbusiness travel: for the 12 months ended August 31, 2026, flight bookings were\nup 12%, hotel bookings were up 9%, and expense transaction volume was up 7%\nyear over year. Navan serves multinational financial services companies and\nfintechs such as Visa, Paysafe, and Block.\n\nAbout Navan\n\nNavan (NASDAQ: NAVN) is the global AI-powered business travel\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnavan.com%2Fproduct%2Fbusiness-travel&esheet=54619001&newsitemid=20261009977645&lan=en-US&anchor=business+travel&index=3&md5=dc380558e7928a19fa1946e3cdddd52c)\nand expense\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnavan.com%2Fproduct%2Fexpense-management&esheet=54619001&newsitemid=20261009977645&lan=en-US&anchor=expense&index=4&md5=bd97942497a65bca0af586904de87639)\nplatform that makes travel easy for travelers. From finding flights and\nhotels, to automating expense reconciliation, with 24/7 support along the way,\nNavan delivers an intuitive experience travelers love and finance teams rely\non. See how Navan customers benefit\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnavan.com%2Freviews&esheet=54619001&newsitemid=20261009977645&lan=en-US&anchor=See+how+Navan+customers+benefit&index=5&md5=d69b1fa2d29c9e89ee09226995c9672d)\nand learn more at navan.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnavan.com%2F&esheet=54619001&newsitemid=20261009977645&lan=en-US&anchor=navan.com&index=6&md5=7b09271c51919b19aece038b323356c1)\n.\n\nAbout Investec\n\nInvestec Bank plc (‘IBP’) is the banking subsidiary of Investec plc.\nInvestec plc is a FTSE 100 listed company which holds the majority of Investec\nGroup’s non-Southern African businesses under a dual listed company\nstructure. IBP partners with private, institutional and corporate clients,\noffering banking and investment services in the UK, Europe and certain other\ncountries. IBP also offers wealth management services through its strategic\ncombination with Rathbones Group. IBP has operated in the UK since 1992.\n\nAs part of the Investec Group, IBP is a purpose-driven organisation, dedicated\nto its core purpose of creating enduring worth. This means we will always\nstrive to create long-term value for all stakeholders and contribute\nmeaningfully to people, communities and the planet.\n\nFurther information can be found at www.investec.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.investec.com&esheet=54619001&newsitemid=20261009977645&lan=en-US&anchor=www.investec.com&index=7&md5=c375871c54ca25f5033d79de78aa604f)\n.\n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261009977645/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261009977645/en/)\n\nMedia: press@navan.com (mailto:press@navan.com)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 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