Arnaud Barbazange

Arnaud Barbazange is an experienced sports development professional currently serving as a Conseiller au développement at the Agence nationale du Sport since June 2021, focusing on the strategy for physical and sports practices, innovations, digital transformation, and Esport initiatives. Prior to this role, Arnaud held the position of Directeur des sports et des bases de loisirs at the Mairie de Toulouse et Toulouse métropole from October 2016 to 2020, where involvement included the JO 2024, the 2023 World Cup, and promoting Toulouse as a European sports city. Additionally, from 2012 to 2016, Arnaud served as Directeur des sports for the Ville de Saint-Denis, contributing to projects for UEFA Euro 2016 and JO 2024. Earlier experience includes a role as Directeur de pôle culture sports jeunesse vie associative within a Collectivité Territoriale from 2001 to March 2012. Arnaud's academic background includes studies at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Université Paris Orsay, Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2, and the University of Lausanne - UNIL.