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Arnaud Barboteau
O.T.A Founder // Sneakers with recycled tire soles // Distributed in 14 countries and Printemps Hausmann
Arnaud Barboteau is the Founder and CEO of O.T.A Paris, a sustainable sneaker brand distributed in 14 countries across Europe, Japan, and China.15 He launched the company in 2018 with a focus on creating eco-friendly footwear using innovative and recycled materials.13
Barboteau's approach to sustainability in the sneaker industry is characterized by creative use of waste materials:
- Recycled tires: O.T.A. uses old tires to create durable sneaker soles.14
- Salmon skin: Barboteau collaborated with sushi restaurants to repurpose discarded salmon skins for shoe details.1
- Apple skin waste: The brand incorporates apple skin waste from the food industry into their products.1
Prior to founding O.T.A. Paris, Barboteau held positions such as Textile Buyer/Product Manager at EMC Distribution and Entrepreneurship Project Manager. He speaks English with full professional proficiency and German with limited working proficiency.2
O.T.A. Paris gained recognition in the footwear industry when it was selected as an Emerging Designer at Micam Milano in 2017.34
