BALLONS CH TEAU-D'OEX - Key Persons
Christian Raymond (President), Nicole Schnegg (representative of the municipality of Ch teau-d'Oex and main shareholder); Céline Baux (responsible for the administration and organization of the flights) and Max Duncomb (chief pilot).
Céline joined the SkyEvent SA's Board in 2011 and took over the administrative direction in 2013. Her greatest pleasure is to see the thrill of the passengers on their way back from a flight. Satisfying the customers is her main objective. Her goal is to offer moments of happiness in its region. Hyperactive, she leads the Ballons Ch teau-d'Oex team while actively involved in Pays d'Enhaut activities.
François Chappuis has been a pilot since 1986 and has been a hot air balloon flight instructor since 1991. He has more than 2 500 flying hours under his belt. He was born and raised in Ch teau-d'Oex, he never leaves his hometown except to fly or participate in meetings in the 4 corners of the world. François is one of the founders of our company and has been its director for 8 years. He knows by heart every mountain relief of the tPays d'Enhaut's region and our mountains have a hard time keeping secrets from him!
Max Duncomb is our English pilot and technical leader. He has accumulated more than 3,000 flight hours in 32 different countries. He acquired his pilot's license in 1991 and 20 years ago, he made his first flight in the region of the Pays d'Enhaut, where he lives today. Max has flown all kinds of balloons but his heart is faithful to the colors of Ballons Ch teau-d'Oex. He enjoys spending a special moment with each passenger during the ride.
Simon Drake was the first professional pilot in the region and the first commercial pilot of our company. He enjoy history and likes to make a historic tour about the mountains to our passengers… as well to other pilots of the region!