Unique to Maneli is her ability to combine her creative skills
with her strong understanding of the business initiatives

Maneli Nourbakhsh, is currently the Creative Director of Aiki District
and the Fashion Director of John Casablancas Institute
Maneli has gained fashion industry experience in the global marketplace, operating or consulting for various labels, as well as designing, creating prints and illustrations by working in a number of demanding environments. Experiences range from high fashion, Alexander McQueen to designing athletic apparel at lululemon. She has also worked with manufacturers internationally and thoroughly understands Supply Chain Management.
Maneli has defined and lead operations for two divisions at JCI Institute for the past 6 years. Envisioning and launching one division as a new line of business, while redesigning and modernizing the second, following 30 years of operations. She is currently expanding business through the design of a third expansion. Maneli ensures that her departments are at the forefront of the industry while successfully generating growth and sustainability initiatives.
Maneli’s role requires astute real-time problem solving, leading/hiring a team and communication with a revolving group of clients generating $2.4M in revenue annually. While ensuring all facets of operational excellence; her role also consists of conforming to strict government mandates required to sustain operations.
Additionally, Maneli has gained experience in the global marketplace, operating or consulting for various labels by working in a number of demanding environments. Past experiences range from athletic apparel as womenswear designer at lululemon while her journey began at McQ & Alexander McQueen. Maneli has worked with manufacturers internationally and thoroughly understands Supply Chain Management.
Her specialties are in launching a project and ensuring all aspects are efficient and in sync; aspects including business initiatives and branding, to hiring & leading the right people for the team.
Maneli has defined and lead operations for two divisions at JCI Institute for the past 6 years. Envisioning and launching one division as a new line of business, while redesigning and modernizing the second, following 30 years of operations. She is currently expanding business through the design of a third expansion. Maneli ensures that her departments are at the forefront of the industry while successfully generating growth and sustainability initiatives.
Maneli’s role requires astute real-time problem solving, leading/hiring a team and communication with a revolving group of clients generating $2.4M in revenue annually. While ensuring all facets of operational excellence; her role also consists of conforming to strict government mandates required to sustain operations.
Additionally, Maneli has gained experience in the global marketplace, operating or consulting for various labels by working in a number of demanding environments. Past experiences range from athletic apparel as womenswear designer at lululemon while her journey began at McQ & Alexander McQueen. Maneli has worked with manufacturers internationally and thoroughly understands Supply Chain Management.
Her specialties are in launching a project and ensuring all aspects are efficient and in sync; aspects including business initiatives and branding, to hiring & leading the right people for the team.
To connect please email info@maneli.ca
Social Media @maneli__n