GIN - Key Persons


Alan Roura

Alan Roura is a gifted navigator from Geneva. He considers himself like a young man, free and happy living his dreams. In 2016, he is the youngest competitor of the legendary Vendée Globe, the solo and nonstop race around the world.

HANS BOLLINGER

Job Titles:
  • Kite Foil Engineer
Hans is a professional paraglider who has won worldwide titles. Passionate about developing kites, he has designed many bestsellers.

JONAS HILLER

Job Titles:
  • from CUSTOMER to OWNER and AMBASSADOR
  • Historical Shareholder
Jonas is a retired world-class ice hockey goalie, but also a big kitesurfing enthusiast since 2012. Jonas Hiller is a world-class hockey goalie with strong experience in the NHL and at the Olympics. Jonas fell in love with kiteboarding after buying his first kite, which happened to be a Gin kite. In 2015, he officially becomes a shareholder of Gin Kiteboarding, and he now plays a consiredable part in the brand's outbreak.

PACO ISOARDI - CTO

Job Titles:
  • Technical Director
Passionate about water and snow sports, he has always been working as an Engineer in relation to it.

SIMON LEPREVOST

Job Titles:
  • Territory Manager
Simon competes in twin tip racing and is on the field as Gin's sales representative in Europe.

SYLVAIN PERETTI

Job Titles:
  • Tube Kite Engineer
Sailmaker by trade, he acquired an extensive understanding in the design of sails, paragliders and kites during his career. The expertise he brings to the team has made him a key player and milestone to our brand.

TIANA LAPORTE

Job Titles:
  • Digital Communication Manager
Tiana is in charge of Gin's digital communication, and she's preparing for the 2024 Olympics in the Italian team.