Meet
Our Team
JAY NARO
Founder + Investor + Consultant + Fashion designer
His waste experience as a consultant in different industries on several business areas such as retailers, logistics, marketing , finance and technology has given a wide vision on business. Always surrounded by top experts on the fashion industry.
Leonardo Da Vinci is one of this biggest inspiration to create and develop and implement crazy ideas..
YELENA UMANSKAYA
COO & Designer
Location: Montreal, Canada
Yelena Umanskaya, the founder and visionary behind DiNaro, is a woman of many talents and languages. Fluent in Russian, English, German, and Kazakh, and currently mastering French, Yelena is a global citizen who sees the world through a designer’s lens.
A graduate in Interaction Design from George Brown College, Yelena’s journey began with a curiosity for blending creativity with cutting-edge technology. Her love for fashion is inspired by the timeless elegance of Ralph Lauren and the understated luxury of the Old Money style—a perfect blend of sophistication and history.
An entrepreneur at heart, Yelena’s career spans across fashion, digital marketing, web design, and more. She thrives on transforming ideas into reality, challenging conventions, and elevating luxury brands to new heights. Always surrounded by the brightest minds in the industry, she is constantly pushing the envelope to create high-quality, exclusive products that stand the test of time.
SAKSHI RANE
Luxury Brand Manager
Sakshi is the driving force behind Di Naro’s brand strategy, marketing, and customer experience. With a deep understanding of luxury branding and a keen eye for design, she shapes the brand’s identity, oversees marketing campaigns, and ensures a seamless connection between craftsmanship and clientele.
Education:
Bachelor’s in Industrial Design with focus on product design and development.
Master’s in Luxury Goods and Services Management from Politechnico di Milano.
DENISE VENTO
Fashion Designer
She studied at an art high school and graduated in ceramics design. After that, she continued her studies at the Burgo Fashion Academy in Palermo, where she graduated for the second time in fashion design. Her aspirations for the future are very high, and she hopes to have a long and successful career. Her passions encompass everything related to the world of fashion, but what fascinates her the most are the details that give character to a garment without the need to overdo it.
