The SUPAIR Team
Today, Supair has about 30 young, passionate employees, a third of whom are dedicated to R&D. They all share the same mission: to contribute to the joy of paragliding.
These men and women are united by strong human values: teamwork, passion, respect, excellence and creativity. Together they design the harnesses, gliders, parachutes and accessories of tomorrow.
Led by Laurent Chiabaut for the past 11 years, this team is entering a new phase, with a development strategy based on combining safety and enjoyment, all within the framework of a rigorous and responsible environmental and social approach.
The Design Office
The design office, or “B.E.,” consists of a team of about ten people whose mission is to design and develop gliders, harnesses, and accessories—from the initial concept through to the prototype.
Romain Rousset
Harness designer
Designing the harnesses and implementing them on the production lines.
Has been flying since 2007
Yoann Chavanne
Harness designer
Manage harness projects in development and design the harnesses until they are put into production.
Has been flying since 2005 (jack-of-all-trades, international cross-country competitions)
Paul Romiée
Harness designer
Manage harness projects in development and design the harnesses until they are put into production.
Has been flying since 2018 (cross-country, Hike & Fly)
Océane Buforn
Prototype Designer
Assembly of harness prototypes. Handling of after-sales service repairs.
Roman Barthelemy
Innovation Designer
Responsible for continuous improvement projects.
Has been flying since 2006
Hugo Meunier
Glider Designer
Design and develop all wings and parachutes in the SUPAIR line.
Has been flying since 2023 (speedflying, speedriding, XC)
Olivier Merlin
Glider Designer
Design and develop all wings and parachutes in the SUPAIR line.
Has been flying since 2018 (Acro, XC, Hike & Fly)
The Sales Department
The sales department consists of five people who travel throughout France to meet with you at events and to visit our resellers, with whom they serve as the primary points of contact. They are also the ones who respond to your various emails and phone calls.
Clement Latour
Sales Director
Organize and develop sales, both domestically and internationally. Set pricing and sales policies, as well as product line plans.
Flying since 2010 (XC, hike & fly, bivouac flight, soaring)
Quentin Desreux
Sales Assistant, After-Sales Service Manager, and Demo Fleet Manager
Listen to and serve our customers every day. Take orders, manage after-sales service, and oversee the Supair demo fleet.
Flying since 2022
Mathias Thiessen
Sales Assistant
Manage customer orders based on inventory levels.
Has been flying since 2014
The Marketing Department
Our marketing department consists of two people responsible for promoting the Supair brand in every way possible—in the field alongside the sales team, in the press, and online.
Maeva Giacometti
Communications Officer
Manage all aspects of photo, video, and 3D production, product launches, racing teams, social media, press relations, and professional newsletters…
Has been flying since 1996
Alison Leguillon
Brand Design and Visual Communication
Design visual communications and ensure consistency across all communication channels. Boost the brand’s visibility and engage with it on a daily basis using digital marketing tools.
The Finance and Administration Department
Sophie Gilson
Accountant
Track the accounting and cash flow for customers and suppliers.
The Purchasing/Supply Chain Department
Christian Vinot
Purchasing Manager
Manage the purchasing and procurement of raw materials and finished products.
Former driver
The Logistics/Quality Department
The Logistics/Quality Department is responsible for quality control and for receiving and shipping raw materials and finished products.
Céline Béguin
Quality Technician/RTF Operator
Prepare the harnesses so they are Ready To Fly, and check the wings and reserve parachutes.
Lucas Nicolosi
Quality Technician
Perform quality checks on the harnesses.
Supair Subsidiaries
Our subsidiaries are responsible for importing Supair products and promoting the brand in various countries.
Martin Schwarz
Head of the Germany/Austria Subsidiary
Import Supair products into Germany and Austria and represent the brand in those countries.
Management
Laurent Chiabaut
President
He has been leading the Supair team for 11 years now.