Outdoorsy Group Expands Mobility Footprint with New CFO and Austin HQ

The outdoor travel company is deepening its commitment to autonomous technology and insurance solutions.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Outdoorsy Group, the owner of the outdoor travel marketplace Outdoorsy.com and the AI-driven insurance company Roamly, has announced two major milestones - the expansion of its Austin headquarters and the appointment of Marc Zimmermann as its new Chief Financial Officer. These moves reinforce the company's strategic focus on autonomous mobility and insurance solutions for the future of transportation.

Why it matters

Outdoorsy Group's expansion in Austin and the hiring of an experienced CFO signal the company's ambitions to scale its mobility and insurance technology platforms. As auto companies innovate on autonomous vehicles, Outdoorsy's Roamly division is building the insurance infrastructure to support the commercial viability of self-driving technology. This positions the company as a key player in the evolving transportation ecosystem.

The details

Outdoorsy Group is moving its headquarters to a 15,000 square foot space on South Lamar in Austin, signaling its long-term commitment to the city as a hub for AI innovation, talent, and growth across outdoor travel, mobility, and insurance. The company is also expanding its Austin-based headcount, seeking top talent in engineering, marketing, and sales to strengthen its core operations and market presence. The appointment of Marc Zimmermann as CFO brings over 20 years of financial leadership experience, with deep expertise in scaling insurance and fintech businesses, building capital strategy, and executing high-value exits.

  • Outdoorsy Group expanded its Austin headquarters in the summer of 2025.
  • Marc Zimmermann was appointed as Outdoorsy Group's new Chief Financial Officer in February 2026.

The players

Outdoorsy Group

The company owner of the global outdoor travel marketplace Outdoorsy.com and the AI-driven insurance technology company Roamly.

Marc Zimmermann

The new Chief Financial Officer of Outdoorsy Group, with over 20 years of financial leadership experience and expertise in scaling insurance and fintech businesses.

Jeff Cavins

The CEO of Outdoorsy Group.

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What they’re saying

“Marc is a high-caliber leader with a rare combination of operational depth and capital markets expertise. His track record of delivering fast growth for a public company and navigating complex M&A transactions and capital markets will be invaluable as we accelerate our own growth trajectory.”

— Jeff Cavins, CEO of Outdoorsy Group (businessinsider.com)

“I am thrilled to join the Outdoorsy Group at such a pivotal moment. The company's fast growth and sustained and growing profitability, combined with its commitment to innovation and market leadership, provides a strong foundation. I look forward to working with the leadership team to drive growth and profitability as we open new markets.”

— Marc Zimmermann, Chief Financial Officer at Outdoorsy Group (businessinsider.com)

What’s next

Outdoorsy Group is planning to host its inaugural "Business of Travel" Summit in Austin from April 6-8, 2026, where the company will showcase innovations in AI and autonomous technology that are driving growth for individual and commercial entrepreneurs.

The takeaway

Outdoorsy Group's expansion in Austin and the hiring of an experienced CFO demonstrate the company's strategic focus on building the insurance and technology infrastructure to support the future of autonomous mobility. As the transportation sector evolves, Outdoorsy is positioning itself as a key player in enabling mobility entrepreneurship and reducing risk for fleet operators.