About DE MELEIN

Built on two decades of doing.

DE MELEIN is not a consultancy that advises from a distance. We have built brands, opened markets, and managed relationships across Europe ourselves — and we bring that experience directly to every engagement.

Why DE MELEIN

One partner. All of Europe.

20+

Years of experience building international premium brands.

DE·FR·IT

Germany, France and Italy — under one roof.

360°

Distribution, business development, media and hospitality.

1

A single point of contact across all of Europe.

Our Philosophy

Europe is not a market. It is many.

Germany, France, and Italy alone represent three distinct consumer cultures, three languages, and three entirely different approaches to trust, distribution, and brand loyalty. What works in one rarely translates directly to another.

Our work is built on this reality. We do not offer standardized market entry packages. We build bespoke strategies rooted in deep local understanding — and we execute them with a single point of contact, so nothing is lost in translation.

For more than twenty years, we have guided premium and luxury brands through the complexity of European markets. The relationships we maintain with media, buyers, distributors, and cultural institutions are not acquired overnight. They are the result of sustained presence, consistent quality, and trust built over time.

Founders

Not an agency team. Founders.

Sascha Melein

Founder — European Market Entry Advisor

More than twenty years of experience building international premium brands across Europe.

  • Strategy
  • Positioning
  • Distribution
  • Business Development
  • Media

Doreen Melein

Founder — Client Strategy

More than twenty years of experience guiding international premium clients.

  • Client Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Communication
  • Execution
How We Work

One engagement. Full commitment.

01

Discovery

We begin every engagement with an in-depth analysis of your brand, your ambitions, and the specific European markets you are targeting. We ask questions others don't.

02

Strategy

Based on our findings, we develop a market entry strategy that is specific to your category, your price positioning, and your timeline. No templates. No assumptions.

03

Execution

We activate our network of media, trade, and retail partners. We manage the relationships, the logistics, and the narrative — always with your brand's integrity at the centre.

04

Long-Term Growth

We stay. Our model is built on continuity. We are most effective when we work alongside a brand for years, not months — watching the market shift and adjusting the approach accordingly.