Meet the team behind the team

 

Wondering who’s behind your travel management team?

 

Get to know our leadership team, their wide-spread knowledge, experience, and love for travel.
They keep on the pulse of what SMEs need to get the most out of their business travel and budgets.

 
Chris Lynes

Chris Lynes

Managing Director
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.
Tanya Le Page

Tanya Le Page

Senior VP, Customer Success and Operations
With nearly 20 years in the Canadian business, Tanya has gained a wealth of experience leading the customer and operations function across both leisure and corporate brands. She achieved the rank of SVP Operations in 2022.
Claire Courbet

Claire Courbet

VP, Sales
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.
Chris Robinson

Chris Robinson

Corporate Finance Manager
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.
Viresh Prasad

Viresh Prasad

VP, Marketing
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.
Luke Sherrard

Luke Sherrard

GENERAL MANAGER – ONTARIO, CORPORATE TRAVELLER
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.
Chris Shellard

Chris Shellard

GENERAL MANAGER – WESTERN CANADA, CORPORATE TRAVELLER
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. His steadfast commitment extends to nurturing a thriving company culture and building meaningful community relationships.
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Lara Ferraro

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ENABLEMENT, CORPORATE TRAVELLER AMERICAS
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. In 2022, Lara returned to FCTG as the Senior Director of Enablement for Corporate Traveller Americas.
Yannick Desautels

Yannick Desautels

DIRECTEUR GÉNÉRAL/GENERAL MANAGER, CORPORATE TRAVELLER CANADA
Yannick a commencé chez FCTG en 2012 en tant que consultant en voyages internationaux avec Flight Centre. Yannick a gravi les échelons de l’entreprise en faisant preuve d’un leadership constant et inébranlable avant d’assumer le rôle de directeur général en 2023.
Yannick’s started at FCTG in 2012 as an International Travel Consultant with Flight Centre. Yannick moved through the ranks of the business showing consistent and steadfast leadership before taking on the General Manager role in 2023.

Want to learn more about Corporate Traveller and take your business travel to new heights?

Corporate Traveler | Meet the Team | History

 

We’re one of the largest travel retailers and corporate travel managers in the world. Learn more about Flight Centre Travel Group’s (FCTG) 40-year history, our values, and what stands us apart.

 

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