Gil Barahona

About Gil Barahona

I’m a workplace operations leader with over a decade of experience supporting high-growth tech companies across Silicon Beach and Silicon Valley. I specialize in building efficient, people-first environments that enable teams to thrive and businesses to scale.Currently, I lead global workplace operations at Navan, overseeing 10+ locations spanning the US, EMEA, and APAC. I manage a team responsible for facilities, safety, security, and overall workplace experience. I also support our real estate efforts—partnering with brokers on location strategy, build-outs, lease administration, and contract negotiations.My work includes headquarters builds, international expansions, M&A transitions, office openings and closures, and the implementation of workplace systems and programs that drive performance and efficiency. I collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including HR, IT, Legal, Finance, and trusted vendors to deliver results that align with both employee needs and business goals.I take pride in creating environments that are safe, engaging, and aligned with company culture because when the workplace works well, everything else works better.

Experience

1. Director, Workplace Operations

   Navan

   Feb 2022 — Present · Palo Alto, CA, US

   Global Workplace Experience, Facilities, Programs, Safety, and Security.