Navan, the all-in-one global travel and expense management platform, has announced the appointment of Nina Herold as CEO of Reed & Mackay, effective October 1, 2025.
Herold will replace Fred Stratford, who will be retiring after 13 years with the company.
In order to ensure a seamless transition, Herold will join Reed & Mackay at the beginning of August, before officially assuming the role of CEO in October.
Since acquiring Reed & Mackay in 2021, Navan has continued to invest in their differentiated offering, delivering high-touch travel and events with deep sector expertise to businesses across the globe.
Together with Reed & Mackay, Navan delivers exceptional corporate travel, events and spend management solutions designed for any company of any size around the globe.
CEO and co-founder of Navan, Ariel Cohen, said: “On behalf of the entire company, I want to extend our extreme gratitude to Fred Stratford for his exceptional leadership over his tenure as CEO.”
She adde: “I am confident that Nina is the right person to lead Reed & Mackay into the next phase of their growth journey. Nina is a proven leader and well-positioned to deliver on the significant benefits that come from combining Reed & Mackay’s first-class service with Navan’s industry-leading tech. We wish Fred the best as he enters his well-earned retirement, and I look forward to supporting Nina as she steps into her new role.”
Nina Herold, former COO of Navan said: “I am honoured to take on this role at such a pivotal moment in Reed & Mackay’s journey.”
She added: “I have greatly enjoyed getting to know Fred and his leadership team since the acquisition, and look forward to working closely with the entire team as we aim to drive value for our clients. Moving forward, I am confident we will continue to build on Reed & Mackay’s legacy of providing exceptional service, while providing enhanced technology that exceeds client expectations.”
