Intrepid Travel promotes Kate Cropper to executive leadership role

Intrepid Travel has promoted Melbourne-based Kate Cropper to its executive leadership team in the expanded role of Group General Counsel & Corporate Governance. Reporting to CEO James Thornton, Cropper will oversee corporate governance alongside her existing legal responsibilities.

Cropper joined the B Corp adventure travel company in 2019 and has supported the business through the pandemic and a 2021 capital raise. Her previous experience includes legal leadership roles at Ashurst, Thomson Reuters, and Australia Post, as well as work on major sporting events like the Rugby World Cup and UEFA European Championship.

The appointment aligns with Intrepid Travel’s international growth strategy, which aims to reach $1.3 billion in annual revenue and 600,000 customers by 2030. The company currently operates across a network spanning 35 countries.