Leadership
CIBTvisas has a highly trained and motivated leadership team with deep knowledge of the industry, extensive experience, and unique skills.
Australian Leadership Team
Alisdair Allan – Operations Director
Alisdair joined CIBT in 2013 through the acquisition of Toll VisasDirect as the Operations Manager – NSW. Alisdair has played an integral role in assisting CIBTvisas gain its position as the preeminent travel visa service in Australia through his unwavering focus on continuous improvement to ensure we deliver an exceptional customer experience every single time. During his 9 years in the travel visa industry, Alisdair has been involved in numerous projects and management initiatives focusing on process and efficiency. One of the most notable of these initiatives being the redevelopment of a proprietary travel visa case management system. Alisdair holds a Diploma of Advertising from Auckland University of Technology and an Advanced Diploma of Management from Management Consultancy International.
Lee Smith - Vice President Business Development APAC
Lee Smith joined CIBT in 2019 through the acquisition of TSS Immigration where he had held the role of General Manager since 2017. Lee has over 20 years' experience in global resourcing, international recruitment, workforce and business management. Lee heads up the business development team for CIBT Visas and Newland Chase in Australia. Having worked in management roles on the east and west coast of Australia with the SKILLED Group for 15 years, Lee has extensive business development experience across a variety of industry sectors including engineering, energy and resources, health and ICT. Lee has worked closely with leading companies in these areas devising workforce planning and sourcing strategies. Lee is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame Australia.
