Global Representation

Kellen is unique among U.S.-based association management companies because of our full-service staff in Brussels and Beijing that provide clients with an established, cost-effective presence in the heart of the European and Asian markets.  Clients benefit from our network of business and government contacts throughout the regions, and have direct access to legislative, political, trade, market and other information critical in today’s global economy.  

By working with Kellen experts, associations learn how to increase effectiveness and redefine strategies and best practices in areas such as governance, communications, financial management and benchmarks with ‘best of class’ associations.  

Advantages to working with Kellen at the global level include:

• Our close relationships with EU and Chinese leaders and other government decision-makers, combined with our client-tailored monitoring programs, allow us to effectively track, analyze and manage policy developments and issues on behalf of our clients.
• Our ongoing qualitative and quantitative market research delivers clear, actionable market-sector intelligence. We use this data in our benchmarking and market tracking programs, transforming market data into business knowledge and identifying new business opportunities for client associations and their members.
• Our marketing and communications programs are customized to various and disparate cultures and have a successful track-record of increasing association visibility with target markets and media as well as increasing attendance and membership. We are known for creating dynamic marketing materials and web sites that assist our clients with their overall external communications.

Kellen Company's global team consists of experienced professionals with varied yet complementary backgrounds, industry knowledge and skills. Staff members come from 11 different nations and speak 13 languages, helping to ensure effective communication across the European arena. Each employee has extensive experience in the management and representation of national, international and European associations.