Meet the people behind your business travel

Chris has been with the company for over 20 years and has a wide range of knowledge on all of the functions of the business from Sales to Operations and everywhere in between. He took on the role as Managing Director in 2022.

• Favourite city: London
• Best travel tip: If you don’t have breakfast plans, eat at the hotel

Chris has navigated the FCTG realm for over 20 years, excelling in retail and corporate leadership. Renowned for his vibrant persona as the go-to MC at many company events, Chris shines brightly in his relentless pursuit of elevating the customer experience.

• Favourite city: Los Angeles
• Best travel tip: Find the local dive bar, swap stories, and share some laughs

Claire has been with the Canadian business for the last 12 years. She leads our army of sales professionals from coast to coast, ensuring all prospective customers know the benefits of working with Corporate Traveller.

• Favourite city: New York – it’s different every time
• Best travel tip: Never check a bag for a short trip

Chris has been with Flight Centre Travel Group for 13 years with experience working across both the leisure and corporate businesses. He is responsible for financial analysis, forecasting, controls, and protection of company assets.

• Favourite city: Rome
• Best travel tip: Skip the tourist traps — ask locals where to eat

Viresh has been with Flight Centre Travel Group since 2008 and started out in accounting and analytics roles before realizing his Brightness of Future was in marketing. He now leads the marketing strategy for our Canadian business.

• Favourite city: Lisbon, Portugal
• Best travel tip: Always download the airline app for real-time updates

Based in Toronto by way of the UK, Luke is well-known for his dynamic and energetic, team-oriented approach to leadership. His tenure with the company, industry expertise, and focus for creating positive relationships with his team, drive his ongoing success.

• Favourite city: Queenstown, New Zealand
• Best travel tip: Keep a travel-only set of chargers. Saves time and headaches

Lara brings over 20 years of experience in Corporate Travel Management through multiple leadership roles. Her expertise spans across Program Management, Product Operations, Customer Success, and much more.

• Favourite city: Rome – walkable, laid back, and full of carbs
• Best travel tip: Be flexible – the best travel moments are often unplanned

Yannick has played a key role in developing the bilingual Canadian market since the opening of the Montreal office in 2013. Known for his steady leadership, he is passionate about growth and fostering a strong company culture.

• Favourite city: London
• Best travel tip: Always book your seat in advance – it’s worth every penny