Our Team
Our team is made up of a group of passionate and knowledgeable experts, who are well
known in the industry, have worked in many travel business models and want the best ROI
and partnership for everyone who is part of the evolve Travel collective.
Craig Corbett - Chairman
I entered the travel business in 1996 and soon became involved in the Governance side of the industry with Director roles in United Travel Holdings and Biztrav Ltd. It soon became apparent that travel retailers didn’t have control over their own business by being tied into old fashioned legacy Franchise models. I am a founding Director of World Travellers Ltd, creating a retail driven, retailer owned distribution system. I currently Chair the World Travellers Board and have been instrumental in creating the Joint Venture Company evolve Travel. Other business activities include Commercial Property development, Mountain Bike retail and a clothing business – all offering complimentary business skills but a different perspective to the travel industry. Based in Rotorua allows the opportunity to easily get out of the office and spend some time mountain biking, boating, and skiing as time allows.
Contact Craig Corbett now
Email: craig.corbett@evolvetravel.co.nz
Phone: 021 820 906
Wendy van Lieshout - Independent Director
Wendy van Lieshout is a governance and leadership professional with more than 25 years’ experience helping service-based organisations navigate growth and change - across sectors including tourism, travel, franchising, cooperatives, and international business.
A strategic and empathetic leader, Wendy thrives on guiding organisations through transformation - whether driven by technology, mergers and acquisitions, cultural evolution, or international expansion. She brings a balanced, future-focused perspective that blends commercial acumen with a deep commitment to people, purpose, and sustainable success.
After six years as CEO of Active Adventures, New Zealand’s largest and most globally diverse adventure travel company (encompassing two fully integrated U.S. subsidiaries), Wendy stepped down in 2025 to focus on her passion for governance. She is particularly driven to help build sustainable, resilient businesses that contribute to a prosperous and thriving Aotearoa New Zealand.
Wendy is a graduate of the University of Canterbury, and of Otago University’s Executive Education programme. She previously served as Vice Chair of the Tourism Export Council New Zealand (TECNZ), as a Board Member of the Travel Agents Association of New Zealand (TAANZ), and as an Advisory Group Member for the Department of Conservation (DOC).
Today, Wendy serves as a Director of Evolve Travel, a Director of World Travellers, a Board Member of the Queenstown Chamber of Commerce, and she's a Chartered Member of the New Zealand Institute of Directors.
Contact Wendy van Lieshout now
Email: wendy.vanlieshout@evolvetravel.co.nz
Phone: 021 2435 412
Victoria Courtney - Director
Victoria Courtney (Tori) is the Managing Director for Flight Centre NZ. She has a dual role as General Manager of Supply, alongside her duties of Managing Director. Tori discovered Flight Centre and the travel industry 19 years ago as a finance professional working with the acquisitions team in Brisbane. In Brisbane, she took on a number of roles, including the Financial controller of the internal air ticket consolidation business, and culminating in General Manager of Finance for the air contracting and consolidation division. Tori then moved to Flight Centre UK as Financial Controller of our Corporate division responsible for the finance team supporting both the Corporate Traveller and FCM teams in the UK. Tori relocated to New Zealand in 2015 and took on the role of CFO for Flight Centre NZ. During her time in that role the company grew significantly including acquiring Travel Manager Group. Tori took the opportunity to gain valuable operational experience by taking on the role of General Manager of Supply in 2018. She led this business through Covid, rightsizing the business and rebuilding a stronger business to tackle the post covid era.
Contact Victoria Courtney now
Email: victoria.courtney@evolvetravel.co.nz
Phone: 021 519 329
Terence Blokker - Director
I have worked in the travel industry for 23 years across two countries and in numerous disciplines, starting off in retail as a travel consultant, moving up to Area manager and then making my move into finance. I have a good understanding of what it takes to not only sell travel , but also the financial background to understand what makes a business successful along with what controls need to be in place to protect our hard-earned dollars. I am passionate about our industry and look forward to the future successes that evolve Travel limited will bring
Contact Terence Blokker now
Email: terence.blokker@evolvetravel.co.nz
Phone: 021 569 108
Dave Nicholson - Consultant
Dave Nicholson has worked in the travel industry for 35 years in three main areas: tour operator, wholesale and retail travel. With a strong commercial acumen and a well-established network across the New Zealand travel industry. As GM of World Travellers, he gets great satisfaction from assisting its members to achieve maximum potential.
Contact Dave Nicholson now
Email: dave.nicholson@evolvetravel.co.nz
Phone: 021 998858
Evolve Travel Ltd is the Joint Venture Company 50/50 owned by World Travellers Ltd and Flight Centre NZ.
