Creative by nature, Dina Ibellini is an events and marketing professional with over 14 years of experience in the Middle East. Having previously worked with luxury brands such as Galeries Lafayette and House of Fraser, Dina then joined Brand Capital, creative arm of Ayana Holding, as managing partner and oversees all branding and marketing activities for its diverse portfolio of clients.

On weekends, Dina is either playing beach tennis or kitesurfing which is how she noticed a gap in the market for high-quality luxury swimwear. Dina founded Paralia with a mission to provide people in the region with a wide selection of inclusive, high-quality swimwear whilst also giving back to the community - supporting indigenous women of Latin America who design and make the pieces by hand.