Burnard, who will commence the new role on 10 August, brings more than 20 years of travel industry experience. The World Travellers board and recruitment panel were impressed with her depth of industry knowledge and her direct experience with independent agents, as well as her proven strength in product, partnerships, marketing, PR and communications across brands like Flight Centre Travel Group, Envoyage, Stella, Kumuka and Insight Vacations.
Chair Wendy van Lieshout notes that while going through the very robust and quite challenging recruitment process, Burnard always showed up with warmth, professionalism and relatability.
World Travellers new two-year strategic growth plan has just been signed off.
'World Travellers is an amazing group of highly experienced travel business owners and staff, who love what they do and who I've admired from afar,' says Burnard.
The group is preparing to farewell Dave Nicholson and welcome Jodie into the role, with plans underway to acknowledge both milestones.
