Romain Boubert

Romain Boubert is the founder of Maison Maes, a Paris-based accessories brand focused on creating eco-friendly luxury leather goods.12 He established the company in 2020 with co-founder Géraldine Saquy, aiming to revolutionize the luxury leather industry by making it more sustainable.1

Boubert's background includes:

1. Former engineer before founding Maison Maes1
2. Previous experience at Tech Data and EY-Parthenon36
3. Education at INSEAD3

Under Boubert's leadership, Maison Maes:

• Defines itself as the world's first low-carbon haute maroquinerie retailer1
• Uses innovative materials like Desserto's patented vegan cactus leather1
• Recently launched a new material called M_MAT_mycelium4
• Obtained the Butterfly Mark certification for sustainable practices5

Boubert's vision for Maison Maes is to challenge the luxury status quo by combining traditional French craftsmanship with innovative, sustainable materials.12 He aims to demonstrate that leather goods can be both luxurious and environmentally friendly.1