Executive Team

Lindsay Render

Chief Financial Officer

Lindsay joined Entrada Travel Group in June 2023. Prior to this, she held the role of NZ Head of Finance for GWA Group and Methven Limited, and before this held Chief Financial Officer roles in Trilogy International Limited and Power Finance Limited.  Lindsay has a wealth of experience in senior finance positions across a variety of industries listed on the NZX and ASX. She is an energetic leader with a strong focus on being a values led coach to support and develop people to reach their potential.

Lindsay holds a Bachelor of Business and is a Chartered Accountant.

Daniel Rode

General Manager, Marketing & Technology

Daniel has been General Manager Digital & Brand at Entrada Travel Group since 2016, having joined in 2006 as Sales & Marketing Manager and becoming General Manager Online Sales & Marketing in 2010. During this period he has overseen the evolution of the group marketing and e-commerce presence, from its origins as a domestic transport provider to its position today as a global tourism group.

Daniel also leads the Information Technology team, overseeing function and efficiency of technology related systems across the group. Daniel has led product launches and rebrands of numerous brands within the group including InterCity, GreatSights, Auckland Explorer Bus, Skip and the evolution from InterCity Group to Entrada Travel Group. He is regularly involved with tourism advisory groups in New Zealand and Australia and has also been a board member of the New Zealand Backpacker Youth & Adventure Tourism Association. Prior to joining the tourism industry Daniel held several senior sales roles with Coca Cola Amatil NZ.

Simon Payne

General Manager, Sales

Simon joined Entrada Travel Group in July 2017 as the General Manager of Sales. Prior to this, his career in the travel and tourism industry included 15 years in outbound travel (including a stint working in Vanuatu) and 15 years in inbound travel, which most notably included 10 years as Sales Manager for Interislander.

Simon has a Bachelor of Arts majoring in French from the University of Auckland and a Diploma in Frontline Management.

Sam Peate

Chief Operating Officer, New Zealand

Sam joined Entrada Travel Group in 2007 as General Manager, Coaching, in 2016 was appointed General Manager – New Zealand Coachlines and Auckland Tourism, and in 2022 was appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) – NZ, reflecting the growth in the business. Sam holds a position on the Advisory Board for the International Travel College of New Zealand and is involved in a number of tourism industry advocacy groups.

Sam’s entire career has been in tourism and transport, having started while still a schoolboy as a car detailer for a rental vehicle company. Prior to joining Entrada Travel Group, Sam was National Operations Manager, GreatSights at Tourism Holdings Limited. Sam holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Canterbury University, majoring in Marketing and Operations Management.

Genevieve Wardleworth

Chief Operating Officer, Queensland

Genevieve joined Entrada Travel Group in February 2018 as GM, People, Health & Safety. She holds qualifications in management and occupational psychology, and has 20 years’ experience working with a variety of private and government organisations across a number of industries, including transport, oil, gas, resources, utilities and mining.

Genevieve currently leads the Tropical North Queensland operations as well as previously leading the group’s global Human Resources team, where she lead the development of company culture, creating and leading large-scale employee engagement and development programs, and implementing reward and talent management strategies that support the achievement of business goals and objectives.

Anna Hay

Chief People Officer

Anna joined Entrada Travel Group in April 2024 bringing a wealth of experience in strategic and operational HR leadership roles across New Zealand and Australia. Anna’s strength lies in her diverse industry experience in private, corporate, and not for profit organisations. Anna has a proven track record of creating and delivering innovative people strategies and HR best practice to drive business success and create a safe and inclusive workplace culture.

She has had extensive exposure to complex and high-risk environments, including her most recent People and Culture executive management role in the Australian disability sector.

Anna holds a Bachelor of Science, majoring in psychology and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management.

Dan Smith

Chief Executive Officer, Greyhound Australia

Dan is a commercially focused, agile leader with extensive experience in producing successful yield and marketing strategies with a customer-centric approach.

As the leader of Greyhound Australia, Dan joined the Entrada executive team in December 2023 following the acquisition of Greyhound by Entrada Travel Group. Dan strives in leading business change and delivering operational efficiencies via strategic optimisation and reengineering using project management methodologies. Drawing on his extensive 30-year expertise in general management across a diverse range of industry sectors including military, retail, agribusiness, government, tourism, and transport. Dan delivers results while building strong teams and business structures that ensure a delivery of service and strong financial growth and profit.