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About Us

About Us

Who we are

Wingbuddy makes it easy for Canadians to experience rich, hassle-free travel around the world. Our purpose is simple: connecting people and cultures through rich, hassle-free travel experiences.

From the moment someone discovers a trip to the moment they return home, every step is designed to feel easy, clear, and well supported.

What makes us different

What makes us different

Hassle-free, start to finish
→ We bring flights, hotels, transfers, and experiences together into one simple package that works seamlessly.
→ Thoughtful, high-value trips
We build packages that balance quality and price, so travellers get more out of every journey.
→ Real people, real support
Our team is available to guide travellers before, during, and after their trip.
→ Trusted by thousands (see our reviews here)
Over 100,000 travellers have explored the world with Wingbuddy.

 

 

Our Team

About the Executive Team

We are a team of travel experts, operators, and customer specialists focused on one goal: making travel simple, reliable, and enjoyable.

 
  • Chris Hakim

    Chris Hakim

    Founder and CEO

    Chris founded Wingbuddy with a clear vision: make travel more accessible and easier to experience. He remains closely involved in product, brand, and partnerships to ensure every trip delivers on that promise.
  • Michael Carfagnini

    Michael Carfagnini

    President & COO

    Michael leads execution across Wingbuddy, ensuring that our products, teams, and systems come together to deliver a seamless and consistent experience for our travellers.
  • Hakan Kalay

    Hakan Kalay

    Chief Experience Officer

    Hakan leads the end-to-end customer experience, including Travel Products and service delivery. He ensures our trips are well designed, easy to understand, and consistently deliver on the Wingbuddy promise.
  • Alex Mancini

    Alex Mancini

    VP, Data, AI & Special Projects

    Alex leads data, analytics, and AI at Wingbuddy. He focuses on building the tools and insights that drive smarter decisions, improve performance, and support the growth of the business.
  • Amir Altmyshbaev

    Amir Altmyshbaev

    Director of Engineering

    Amir drives Wingbuddy’s technology and platform development, building the infrastructure that powers seamless bookings and scalable growth. His expertise in cloud systems and automation ensures a fast, reliable experience for both travelers and internal teams.
  • Celia Maroni

    Celia Maroni

    Director of Travel Products

    Celia leads Wingbuddy’s travel product strategy, blending global market insight with a drive for innovation. She oversees partnerships, new product development, and brand growth, ensuring every package reflects Wingbuddy’s high standards for quality and value.
  • Edouard Hebert

    Edouard Hebert

    Director of Operations

    Edouard oversees Wingbuddy’s operations with a focus on efficiency, service reliability, and seamless execution. With expertise in tourism and group travel, he ensures that every journey is delivered smoothly and travelers feel cared for at every step.
  • Melissa Manzo

    Melissa Manzo

    Director of Marketing

    Melissa leads marketing and brand at Wingbuddy. She focuses on how we communicate clearly, reach the right travellers, and ensure every interaction reflects a simple, engaging, and hassle-free experience.
  • Dimitri Alary

    Dimitri Alary

    Senior Product Manager

    Dimitri works across teams to bring ideas to life and ensure our technology always feels effortless for travelers and employees. With a sharp eye on user experience, he constantly looks for ways to simplify and improve how we deliver hassle free travel.
  • Esther Romero

    Esther Romero

    Sales Manager

    Esther leads and supports our travel consultants, helping them stay organized and effective. She builds the structure they need to succeed and ensures every traveler feels well guided from the very first interaction.
  • Erik Glasgow

    Erik Glasgow

    Finance & Accounting

    Erik keeps our financial operations and reporting tight, making sure we stay disciplined and ready to grow. His work gives us the clarity to invest wisely and keep Wingbuddy strong.
  • Anne Desjardins

    Anne Desjardins

    Customer Experience & Support

    Anne makes sure our promise of hassle free travel comes alive every day. She leads our customer experience and support teams so travelers always feel cared for, informed, and confident from start to finish.
  • Quentin Grange

    Quentin Grange

    Sales Performance Lead

    Quentin helps our travel consultants grow and excel. He focuses on coaching, sharing insights, and turning great conversations into memorable trips for our travellers.
  • Boudgie

    Boudgie

    Office Mascot

    Boudgie keeps Wingbuddy stress-free and full of smiles — a daily reminder that, just like our trips, work should always be hassle-free.
Our commitment

Our commitment

Travel should be exciting, not complicated. Every decision we make is guided by one principle: make it easier for our travellers to explore the world.