Bilal Bhatti

Bilal Bhatti is the CEO and Founder of PaperTale, a Swedish company that has developed blockchain-based technology for transparency and traceability in the textile and fashion industry.2 He founded PaperTale in January 2019 after experiencing corruption and inequalities in fashion factories in Pakistan.1

Background and Experience

Bhatti has over 12 years of experience in the fashion industry, having worked on both the production and buying sides.2 His career includes:

• CEO of Outso AB, a production house for high-end European brands, since December 20082
• Sales engineer at Noon International (Pvt) Ltd Pakistan from June 2005 to June 20072
• Deputy Manager of Weaving at Sapphire Group from June 2003 to June 20052

Education

Bhatti's educational background includes:

• M.Sc. in Applied Textile Management with a focus on Outsourcing from the University of Borås (2007-2008)2
• B.Sc. in Textile Engineering, specializing in Weaving, from National Textile University in Pakistan (1999-2003)2

Achievements

During his undergraduate studies, Bhatti earned a Gold Medal for consistently being the top student for four consecutive years.2

Vision for PaperTale

Bhatti's vision for PaperTale is to create a transparent supply chain in the fashion industry using blockchain technology.2 The company aims to allow customers to trace products back to individual workers, providing insight into the real people behind the products.2 This initiative is part of Bhatti's goal to drive positive change in the fashion industry and address issues of exploitation and sustainability.12