Team

Co-Founder - With a professional background as a makeup artist in the world of fashion, Annamaria Abbate has collaborated with the most important Italian and international fashion brands and creative agencies. Founder of the historic beauty agency Closeup Milano and co-founder of Blend Management with its energetic and innovative approach, it is the meeting point between art, beauty and business.

Academic Director - Elisabetta lives and works in Milan and for more than 30 years she has been working as a Makeup Artist in the field of fashion, collaborating with prestigious Italian and international magazines and brands. In addition to this activity she is dedicated to training the new generations who want to pursue this career. Today she is the Academic director of Blend Academy.

Public Relations - Alessandro has always been fascinated by the world of creativity and visual arts.
After his training in fashion communication in Milan, he is currently in charge of the management of beauty talents for Blend Management and takes part daily in the life of Blend Academy Milano.

Social Media Manager - Social Media Specialist of Blend Academy Milano, she has been dealing with Digital and Social Media for several years.
With a varied experience that ranges from the music scene, events, to the backstage of fashion, Paola actively participates in the world of creativity and visual arts channeling through digital media her passions.

Communication Specialist - Christian is a communication expert capable of combining his passions for creativity, innovation and design. Blend Academy Milano and its freelance activity allow him to combine professionalism and competence with a continuous desire to experiment and research.

Website & Digital Manager - Nazim Beltran has been involved in digital communication in the field of fashion and design for years, offering collaborations to internationally renowned brands and companies. For Blend Academy, he and his team follow the digital strategy.