About Kellen
Kellen Europe
Having a full-service staff and office in Brussels, Belgium, makes Kellen Company unique among U.S.-based association management firms, providing Kellen clients an established, cost-effective presence in the heart of the European market. Clients benefit from our network of business and government contacts throughout European, including within the European Union, and have direct access to legislative, regulatory, political, trade, market and other information critical in today’s global economy.
Kellen Europe, formerly Ernst & Young Association Management, has for 15 years been Europe’s leader in the creation, management and representation of associations. Over that time, Kellen Europe has gathered considerable experience and expertise that enables us to anticipate client needs and effectively represent the interests of associations based in both Europe and North America.
Our Europe-based Kellen team includes 20 experienced professionals with a variety of complementary backgrounds, industry knowledge and skills. Each are competent in at least three European languages and have extensive experience in the management and representation of national, international and European associations. We offer an extensive range of services, including:
Association Management Services
All critical association management services – executive leadership, diligent administration, responsible financial management, legal and tax compliance, detail-oriented meetings and conference management, and effective communications – are available from Kellen Europe.
Strategic Advice and Planning
Europe-based associations rely heavily on our leadership and organizational strategic planning. For U.S.-based associations, Kellen Europe is a trusted advisor in assessing foreign market potential and recommending models and approaches for international operations and expansion.
Government Affairs
Our close relationships with EU and other government decision makers and our client-tailored monitoring programs position Kellen Europe professionals as a critical resource for associations to track, analyze and manage policy developments and issues. We represent clients on a variety of issues before various EU institutions and key stakeholders.
Communications & Marketing
Kellen Europe marketing and communications programs have a track record of success in meeting client organization objectives, including increasing associations’ visibility with target markets and media, and growing their memberships. We are known for dynamic marketing materials and Web sites, and our effective communications with media and special interest groups.
Market Research / Benchmarking
Our ongoing qualitative and quantitative market research delivers clear, actionable market sector intelligence. These data feed our benchmarking and market tracking programs, turning market data into business knowledge and identifying new business opportunities for client associations and their members.