PARIS, FRANCE - On April 8, 2026, EO Paris Chapter hosted a learning event at La Fillo featuring Patrick Dutartre.

Titled “Lead Your Team Like the Patrouille de France,” the session brought together entrepreneurs, managers, and EO Paris members for discussions focused on leadership, trust, alignment, and team performance.

Among the participants was Jason Barnard, who attended alongside members of the EO Paris leadership team and chapter community.

Leadership Lessons from the Patrouille de France

As part of the strategic planning session, Hubert Chartin introduced Patrick Dutartre, who delivered a presentation titled “Lead Your Team Like the Patrouille de France.”

Drawing from his experience leading France’s elite aerobatic demonstration team, Patrick Dutartre explored how alignment, discipline, trust, and communication allow high-performance teams to operate with precision under pressure.

The session connected aviation leadership principles to entrepreneurial organizations, encouraging participants to reflect on how structure, coordination, and collective responsibility contribute to long term organizational success.

The presentation reinforced several themes already shaping the day’s strategic discussions, particularly the importance of leadership alignment, communication consistency, and collaborative execution across the incoming EO Paris Chapter board.

EO Paris Members Gather at La Fillo

Alongside the learning event, members continued conversations around collaboration, chapter development, and future activities within the EO Paris community.

Attendees include Guillaume Bakouch, Thierry Benita, Arnaud Lelache, Hubert CHARTIN, Jonathan Ferrebeuf, Edouard DUVAL, Ouarda Guergour Jason Barnard Mathieu Rouppert Pablo Acosta, Maylis Lavau Malfroy, Aigoul Serikbayeva.

Leadership Beyond Aviation

Throughout the afternoon, participants explored how leadership lessons from elite operational environments can translate directly into entrepreneurship, organizational management, and team development.

The session reinforced the importance of trust, communication, preparation, and alignment in building teams capable of sustained long-term performance.

By connecting aviation strategy with entrepreneurial leadership, Patrick Dutartre encouraged participants to think beyond traditional management approaches and focus on the coordination and shared responsibility that allow high-performing teams to operate effectively under pressure.

For Jason Barnard and the broader EO Paris community, the learning event highlighted how strong leadership depends not only on individual expertise, but also on the systems, communication, and trust that bring teams together.