ABOUT
Hubert Sagnières
Chief of the Expedition, Pilot
Discover, explore, share – this encapsulates the ethos of Hubert Sagnières.
A passionate traveler, author, and businessman, he has explored the South Pacific, ventured on polar expeditions in the Canadian Arctic, and encountered diverse cultures in the Indonesian archipelago. His experiences, coupled with his extensive collection of ancient exploration books, culminated in 'Daring French Explorations.' He shares his life of adventure with his wife Anne and their five children, who often join him on his expeditions.
Joining him is Georges Adam, a former member of the French special forces and a skilled pilot, who immigrated to Canada in 2001. Together, they have explored the Arctic and Oceania. Melissa, based in Montreal, is the vital link between the expedition and its global audience, managing communications and marketing to share this inspiring journey.
Our Team
After spending 10 years in the special forces of the 11th Paratrooper Division and 12 years as a test parachutist at the French Flight Test Center, Georges Adam immigrated to Canada in 2001 with his wife Sophie and their daughter Nina. He then began a career as a commercial pilot. Georges and Sophie adopted a Haitian baby, Milien, and settled permanently in Montreal. It was during a charter flight that Hubert and Georges met, marking the beginning of a long-lasting friendship that took them to the four corners of the world.
Together, they explored both the Canadian Arctic and the islands of Oceania aboard their PC-12, "Spirit of St Exupery.
Job Title.
Pilot in Command
Name.
Georges Adam
Based in Montreal, Canada, Melissa acts as the mission control of the expedition in everything related to communications and marketing, bridging the gap between the airborne adventure and the audience on the ground.
She is dedicated to connecting people's inspiring stories, to make the flight around the world an unforgettable experience for all who follow the expedition.
Job Title.
Head of support team, Communication & Marketing
Name.
Mélissa Bilodeau
