Angela Mariani
CEO

Angela Mariani runs C&M Media and oversees the firm’s fashion division that counts Roberto Cavalli, Brioni and Missoni as clients. She is respected for her expertise in managing A-list personalities, serving as invaluable counsel on issues such as crisis PR, advising on retail & marketing strategies, as well as negotiating covers and exclusives with celebrities at top publications. Working behind the scenes, she forges partnerships with other luxury brands, advises on added-value programs and has produced various memorable special events.

Prior to opening C&M, she was corporate director of PR at Fendi North America where she managed and established the New York office and oversaw all communications and PR activity. Mariani began her career at Fendi in Rome in 1985.

A graduate of Harvard University, she speaks fluent Italian and has conversational ability in French.

 

Seema Mehta
Vice President

After graduating from New York University, Seema joined a jewelry company to learn the fundamentals of the jewelry industry. She then brought this production knowledge to Chopard where she handled merchandising, marketing strategies, public relations efforts, and launch events. While working at Chopard, she built strong relationships with national and trade media.

Seema came to C&M Media in 2001. Through developing relationships and spearheading initiatives she proved her worth on many fronts, rising quickly within the agency. As of 2005 she became the head of the accessories division. A year later she became a Vice President and a partner in the Company. She now heads the accessories division at C&M Media, which has developed and grown under her discerning eye. Brands under her guidance have been introduced, re-launched, and established in the market, becoming some of the most favored brands among editors and the public alike.

Seema has created numerous sales and marketing programs tailored to her client's needs. Incorporating digital media, regional/sales focused events and co-branding partnerships, Seema has helped build brand awareness for: Montblanc, Garrard, Heidi Klum for Mouawad, Temple St.Clair, Cole Haan, Botkier, Samantha Thavasa and luxury lifestyle brands such as Frette and Dom Perignon.