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.

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.

Tilly Loughborough

Chief Operating Officer, Greyhound Australia

Tilly joined Entrada Travel Group in 2025 to lead the Greyhound Australia business. With more than two decades of leadership experience in the transport sector, Tilly previously served as Executive Director at the National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO) for Rail and Public Transport and as General Manager at Metro Trains Melbourne.

Her career includes senior roles at Transdev Australasia as Managing Director Queensland Bus and Brisbane Ferries and overseeing customer experience across Australia and New Zealand as Group General Manager. Throughout her career, Tilly has successfully led large, geographically diverse teams while focusing on operational excellence, data-driven insights, and enhancing customer experience in highly regulated environments.

Tilly is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from the University of York and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education from the University of Sunderland.

Peter Abbott

Chief Operating Officer, Tropical North Queensland

Peter Abbott joined Entrada Travel Group in 2025 to lead its extensive range of businesses in Tropical North Queensland. He oversees flagship operations including Divers Den, Spirit of Freedom, Frankland Islands, Spirit of Cairns, as well as the Daintree and Noosa North Shore Ferries which Entrada operates on behalf of local councils.

A seasoned tourism professional, Peter brings broad leadership experience across attractions, accommodation, hospitality, and events. Prior to joining Entrada, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Puffing Billy Railway Board and held senior roles at SeaLink South Australia and Bendigo Heritage Attractions. Throughout his career, Peter has demonstrated a strong commitment to building high-performing teams and creating compelling customer experiences.

Daniel Rode

General Manager Marketing & Technology

Daniel leads Marketing & Technology at Entrada Travel Group, where he oversees the group’s marketing, e-commerce, and information technology functions. His work has contributed to the company’s growth from a domestic transport provider to an established tourism group operating across multiple markets. Daniel has managed several significant projects including the rebranding initiatives for InterCity, GreatSights, Auckland Explorer Bus, Skip, and the transition from InterCity Group to Entrada Travel Group.

Daniel participates in tourism advisory groups in New Zealand and Australia and has previously served as a board member of the New Zealand Backpacker Youth & Adventure Tourism Association. His dual responsibility for marketing strategy and technology systems helps ensure alignment between customer experience and operational capabilities across the group’s brands. Before joining the tourism sector, Daniel developed his commercial expertise in senior sales roles at Coca Cola Amatil NZ.

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.