Istituto Marangoni Miami welcomes new Senior Director of Communications and Brand Development, Brenda Díaz de la Vega
Istituto Marangoni Miami welcomes new Senior Director of Communications and Brand Development, Brenda Díaz de la Vega
04 Jan 2023
Istituto Marangoni Miami welcomes new Senior Director of Communications and Brand Development, Brenda Díaz de la Vega
Latin America luxury fashion industry veteran joins Istituto Marangoni Miami to lead the brand and communications strategies of the fast-growing school
Miami, FL– On Jan. 4th, 2023,Brenda Díaz de la Vegabecame Istituto Marangoni Miami’s (IMM) new Senior Director of Communications and Brand Development reporting directly to Founder and CEO, Hakan Baykam. Her 20-year track record of leading the communications strategies in Latin America for some of the world’s top luxury brands such as CHANEL and PRADA, in addition to her role as Editor-in-Chief of Harper’s Bazaar Mexico & Latin America as well as L’Officiel Mexico, make her a seasoned industry professional well-equipped to lead the brand development and communications strategy of the fast-growing school as well as its non-profit counterpart, the Miami Fashion Fund.
Istituto Marangoni offers a unique blend of academic learning with creative and practical activities interlaced with its rich Italian heritage. Marangoni has contributed to shaping countless key figures of the fashion and design industries worldwide and springboarded the careers of thousands of students that have gone on to work for the world’s most prestigious brands.
“I am proud to add another Latin America fashion industry opinion leader to Istituto Marangoni Miami’s executive team”, said Hakan Baykam, president and CEO of IMM. “I am confident that Brenda’s extensive experience in the luxury and fashion industries will help cement our recognition during this new phase of IMM’s fast-paced growth as well as help pave the way for the foundation of the Miami Fashion Fund.”
“Miami has been experiencing a vibrant transformation and Istituto Marangoni Miami in the Design District is at the heart of this renaissance,” said Diaz de la Vega. “I am excited to join at a time of such growth and help further impulse the momentum garnered in the past few years.”
Prior to joining Istituto Marangoni Miami, during her 20+ year career, Brenda Diaz de la Vega has held positions as Communications Director of PRADA and MiuMiu for Latin America, Editor-in-Chief of L’Officiel Mexico, Co-Founder of Buro 24/7 Mexico, Editor-in-Chief of Harper’s Bazaar Mexico and Latin America, and Public Relations Director of CHANEL Mexico.
