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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.