Alina Dyachenko
CEO & Founder
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Alina is an International entrepreneur and globe trotter, she lived in Miami, Barcelona, London, New Delhi and over 10 cities all over the world. She’s now established a successful career in Dubai, UAE and sharing her professional and personal experience in the world of luxury. She also has BBA and 3 MBA degrees in International management.
Anna Chistopolova
Director of Concierge Experience
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Anna is a trilingual professional in the hospitality business with more than 10 years of experience across Europe. She holds three Master’s degrees in Tourism, Public Relations, and Luxury Business. Anna has a proven track record in delivering exceptional levels of customer service, making sure LQA standards are adhered to, ensuring operational excellence, and implementing management directives.
Carlos Canivell
Director of Strategy
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Carlos Canivell is an International business advisor with strong links to the academic world. He has developed his career in Europe, Africa and North America. He is the founding partner of Alfa Beta Consultants, a Theron Advisory Group company. He shares his professional experience with the academic world as a professor at EU Business School in Barcelona, Spain, holding MBA degrees from Columbia Business School and ESADE. Carlos cultivates a keen interest in classic cars, antiques and psychology.
Nikhil Kumar Arora
Director of Marketing & Contributor
A significant contributor to World Class Luxury Lifestyle and Global Travel. Setting veritable benchmarks to conceptualize “The Ultimate Lifestyle Experiences”. Highly motivated with excellent communication and organizational skills. Started his successful career 25 years back, working in various other verticals since has conditioned him to be one of the finest in Service Industry.
Alexandra Borodina
Sales Manager
Alexandra is a pro in sales offering her clients 360 degree service from creative advertising offline and online to tailored events and VIP promo trips . She always knows how to promote your product in the best way.
Alexandra Slesareva
Contributor
Alexandra is a luxury hotel marketing professional, freelance consultant, journalist and copywriter. She has lived in Switzerland, France and Vietnam. She has Master’s degree from the world famous fashion school Istituto Marangoni and she can’t wait to share her experiences and passion for fashion, music and boardsports.
Zai Miztiq
Contributor
Zai is a Singaporean-born celebrity author, global speaker, coach, model and award-winning entrepreneur journeying since 1981. Backed with the studies in International Business, HR Management, Psychotherapy and Counseling coupled with 20 years of entrepreneurial experience and 40 years of living and traveling across 37 countries, she is passionate about the human race and humanity. Zai’s core belief is that, “A life well lived is not a privilege, it is a right we all deserve”. Her social mission is to support communities around the world to eradicate poverty of mind-set, and alleviate poverty of pockets by helping people turn their pain into power, and turn their passion into profit.
Pamela McKillop
Contributor
Originally from Scotland, now based in Barcelona, Pamela is a fashion blogger, collaborator and creative director. She studied Dance and Theatre in Edinburgh, and later Fashion marketing and communication at The Istituto Europeo di Design, Barcelona. Her love of dance and fashion began while watching classic Hollywood movies with her grandmother, and her knowledge of luxury grew while working in Harrods, London. Pamela’s passion lies in popular culture and all the joy it brings.
Aashmita Nayar
Contributor
Aashmita has, for the better part of a decade, assumed the role of a lifestyle journalist by day: she has dabbled in everything from relationships to nutrition, luxury to fitness for some of the most noted names in lifestyle, including Men’s Health, Robb Report, Cosmopolitan and Harper’s Bazaar. She also helped launch the Indian arm of The Huffington Post in the subcontinent as its first lifestyle editor. Versatile in her approach, she writes, directs shoots and tinkers in everything content for a living. By night, she dances salsa and teaches Zumba.
Anugrah Vaish
Contributor
Delhi-based Anugrah Vaish is an avid traveler, photographer, gamer, writer and foodie rolled into one. He studied computer programming, but later switched to the world of high-performance computing and e-sports, where he worked with some of the most formidable brands in the market – including Razer, Steel Series, MSI and Nvidia. His love for being behind the camera is at par with his passion for driving and uncovering new places, and new cuisines.
Luis Campo Vidal
Contributor
Luis has made a professional journey into the world of television, consulting, and telecommunications. He has provided services to DISCOVERY CHANNEL, EUROSPORT, FOX, etc. He also has written varios scripts and directed documentaries for television. Luis’s close contact with television producers, directors, and screenwriters led him to write his first crime novel in 2010: “Robo en el Museo Dalí”. Since then, he has written 8 books, his latest being “The Russian Bathtub”. Occasionally, he also writes articles for newspapers.
Igor Sergeev
Official Partner in UAE
Igor is the owner of many successful International business projects. He has 10 years of experience in marketing, event management and media. He’s a founder of the Quality Standard holding which owns such projects as Dubai People, Quality Standard Club and BigUAEgiveaway.
Lachlan John Robb
Content Manager
He has a degree in Literature from the UK and was to be the co-author of Harry Potter before we offered him a better future. Overseeing all content creation activities for our clients. Working closely with the marketing team to devise a web content strategy that aligns with wider goals.
Roman Shtunder
Designer
Knows how to make image super attractive and can add life to it with an animation. Has a creative eye for user-friendly interface and produces lots of eye-catching ideas. His superpower is creating an awesome image from literally nothing.
Yulia Machulskaya
Marketing Manager
Strategic marketer. Digital methods of promotion are her main strengths and one love. A real team player not only in her favorite volleyball game but in everyday work too.
Mohammed Siddiq M.
Contributor
Siddiq has always been passionate about connecting with the people around him and has always wanted to express himself through his written work. He has previously worked as a content writer for online newspapers in India and intends to work as a Journalist having completed his Bachelors in Journalism at Amity University, UAE.
Harseerat Kaur
Business Strategy
Harseerat is an International entrepreneur from India who is a passionate luxury fashion enthusiast, globetrotter, creative event manager, effective writer and philanthropist. She has explored different corners of the world and currently resides in Barcelona, Spain. She has scientific background with a mix of MBA International Business degree from EU Business School Barcelona. She currently works as a Business Analyst for International firms.
Ruslan Baiazov
Contributor
Ruslan is a senior student who is pursuing his studies in filmmaking at Amity University Dubai. Whether it be in writing scripts or articles, he has always managed to communicate important ideas onto paper. Using photography and videography in his craft helped him to expand his passion of writing onto visual and audio storytelling. He is always ready to absorb information and undergo metamorphosis.
Jackson O’Donnell
Internship
Jackson is a California native who has always had a passion for fashion and international business. Currently studying International Studies and Business at the University of Illinois, he looks to pursue a career internationally. His interests reside in travelling, cinema, and fine art. Results driven and creatively oriented, he looks forward to contributing to the Chic Icon team.
Alexander Shiva
Internship
Alexander is a young specialist in advertising and PR, studying and living in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. He is a student of Saint Petersburg State University of Industrial Technology and Design. Alexander adores playing music and can easily write a song. Another of his hobbies is fashion. Alexander strives to develop in all the directions. His main feature is a creative approach to any business.
