Wingbuddy Appoints Wolf Paunic Director and Sébastien Lauzière Manager of Business Development

Wingbuddy has announced the addition of two well known travel industry leaders – Wolf Paunic and Sébastien Lauzière – who will play key roles in supporting Canadian travel advisors and advancing Wingbuddy’s rapidly growing B2B strategy.

With more than 25 years of experience in guided vacations, river cruising, destination marketing, sales team development and distribution strategies at The Travel Corporation and Globus Family of Brands, Wolf Paunic joins Wingbuddy as Director of Business Development. His strategic vision and deep understanding of travel advisor needs will strengthen Wingbuddy’s presence in the market and elevate trade support. Read more about its growth plans and background here.

“Wolf’s industry knowledge is unparalleled. His ability to understand advisors’ realities and help them succeed makes him an incredible asset to our team and the broader advisor community,” said Chris Hakim, CEO of Wingbuddy. “We are thrilled to welcome him and confident that his leadership will bring new depth as more travel professionals partner with Wingbuddy.

Earlier this year, Wingbuddy welcomed Sébastien Lauzière, who will oversee Eastern Canada as Manager of Business Development. Lauzière brings 20 years of experience in Sales, Business Development, and B2B Account Management — including 10 years in the travel market. His strong reputation across Canada, combined with his proven ability to grow brands, particularly in Quebec, will play a key role in strengthening Wingbuddy’s relationships with travel agencies.

“Sébastien brings energy, experience, and a genuine passion for supporting travel professionals,” added Hakim. “He understands what agencies need to grow, and he embodies the level of service and partnership Wingbuddy wants to deliver to the trade.”

“As more travel advisors express interest in partnering with Wingbuddy, it is a priority for us to surround ourselves with leaders who work closely with advisors, fuel more opportunities for collaboration, and help Wingbuddy build long-term success” said Hakim. “Wolf and Sébastien represent exactly that.”

Wolf can be reached at wolf@wingbuddy.com and Sébastien at seb@wingbuddy.com.