Paula Delorenzo

Business Consultant
Hailing from a family with a successful building and land development business, you might say that design is embedded in Paula’s DNA.

Hailing from a family with a successful building and land development business, you might say that design is embedded in Paula’s DNA. As a result, she has worked in many capacities learning all the intricacies and managing many aspects of the business from collaborating with architects, selecting colour palettes and revising design plans to creating marketing materials, and dealing with the nuts and bolts side of the business. Her 25 years in the design industry also includes international experience that brought her to Italy where she worked on projects in important design centres like Milan as well as Rome and Catania.

As DJ Design’s Business Manager, Paula brings her global knowledge and expertise to the brand and is on point to evolve the company to its next glorious chapter. Like two heads of the same coin, she shares Darlene’s love for colour and mission to uphold the sustainability aspect to the business.

For instance, intrigued by the natural benefits of limewash paints, Paula researched and sourced limestone while she was in Catania ultimately creating and trademarking her own private label collection. She also shares the common love of refurbishment with Darlene, having worked on major restorations like Toronto’s landmark, Casa Loma.
Known as the company’s quintessential problem-solver, Paula’s invaluable expertise and industry savviness are applied to all aspects of the DJ brand; supporting the evolution of the business while remaining true to its roots.