Umberta Gnutti Beretta
An entrepreneur dedicated to philanthropy, President of HUG Holding. Umberta Gnutti has held various social roles over the years, including President of the Restoration Club of the Poldi Pezzoli Museum, Board Member of the IEO Foundation and Monzino Cardiology Center, Co-founder and Member of the Camera Moda Fashion Trust, and Board Member of the Essere Bambino Association for children’s health. “I chose to support the Mente Foundation in an effort to help and assist young people and families who face and manage the challenges related to autism.”
Jacopo Durazzani
After high school, I enrolled in the University of Architecture, specializing in Interior Design. As often happens when you’re still a student, I started working; designing interiors for villas, apartments, and yachts. At the same time, I began receiving requests from friends to organize private parties, as they admired my taste. These events quickly took off. I felt completely at ease in my role as a producer. I discovered that event planning also gave me an outlet for my creative energy. In 2018, I was contacted by several top brands, and that’s when everything started. “I chose to support the Mente Foundation because evolution is based on inclusion.”
Alfonso Liguori
He began his career in 1988 as a model agent, initially collaborating with the renowned international agency Major, before becoming a co-founder of Next Milano in 2009. He is known for his skill in discovering and promoting emerging talents, helping many build successful careers in fashion. Alfonso has worked with numerous internationally renowned companies, contributing to fashion shows, advertising campaigns, and photo shoots. In 2014, he opened the Talents Division at Next Milano, where he started representing influencers and content creators primarily in the fashion and luxury sectors. A pioneer of influencer marketing, a few years later, he began representing entertainment industry artists and managing endorsement projects for them. He is considered a leading figure in the industry. “I chose to be part of the Mente Foundation and support it because it is the right thing to do.”
Umberto Mantineo
A Roman architect and designer. After a classical education, he studied architecture at La Sapienza University and worked in several studios until 2016, when he opened his own practice. There, in addition to designing, he also created and produced limited-edition furniture pieces. Currently, he is engaged in projects that do not directly involve architecture or design. “I chose to support and be part of the Foundation because I believe that when you meet people who have the determination, strength, and answers to face and change things, the desire to participate comes naturally. I didn’t choose to be part of the Mente Foundation, I was chosen by Manuele’s determination, by Vanessa’s strength, and by Leone’s answers.”
Sara Castelli Gattinara
Born and raised in a family of architects and interior designers. After his artistic training, he attended the Faculty of Architecture in Industrial Design at La Sapienza University in Rome and explored various experiences in scenography, graphic design, and illustration. During his studies, he collaborated with his family’s architecture studio while also cultivating a passion for fashion as a hobby. In 2006, he began working alongside Vanessa Bozzacchi in styling research. Over time, his passion for fashion surpassed his interest in design, and he left the world of architecture behind to fully dedicate himself to image coordination. He joined a well-known agency specializing in press and styling, broadening his expertise in communication as a personal press office. Today, he is a co-founder & partner of Other srl, focusing his career on growth and strategy in communication, serving as a publicist for Italian actors and directors.
Paolo Stella
Paolo Stella is a well-known writer, content creator, and creative director. He began his career in the entertainment industry as an actor in TV series, films, and television programs. His passion for storytelling soon led him to gain a large following on social media, eventually collaborating with some of the most renowned luxury brands in the fields of lifestyle, fashion, and design. In 2018, he published his first novel, “Meet me alla Boa”, followed by “Per Caso, tanto il caso non esiste”, “La luna piena delle fragole”, and “Colleziona attimi di altissimo splendore”, all of which quickly became bestsellers and won the Mondadori Oscar.
In 2020, he launched a design project called @suonarestella, a dynamic and interactive showcase that tells the story of interior design, collaborating with numerous internationally renowned architects.
