About Kellen
Key Specialisms
Brussels Office Since
European Office Since: 1989Firm Description
Kellen is a global provider of strategic solutions and management services to trade associations and other membership-based non-profit organisations.
Kellen Europe offers solutions including:
- Public affairs
- Advocacy, campaigning & communications
- Association management
- Meeting & event organisation
- Strategic advice for associations and for corporations in the trade association landscape
Our clients benefit from the reach and influence of a large, global firm, combined with personalised service from a specialised and dedicated team. Our Brussels team of over 40 staff includes professionals from over 15 nationalities and with a wide range of expertise and experience. Together they serve over 35 associations of European or global membership.
We are a leading global association management company serving more than 125 trade associations, professional societies and charitable organisations representing over 10,000 companies and 100,000 professionals worldwide since more than 50 years.
Ownership Structure
NV/SA.
International Network
Kellen has a global presence, headquartered in Washington DC and represented in Europe, Asia and North America.
Key Strengths
Association Management, Regulatory & EU Public Affairs, Strategic Advice & Planning, Global Consulting, Marketing & Communications, Digital Strategy, Meetings & Events.
Number of Public Affairs Consultants
45Key Clients
- AMFEP: Association of Manufacturers and Formulators of Enzyme Products
- EASEE gas: European Association for the Streamlining of Energy Exchange – gas
- ECMA: European Candle Manufacturers Association
- EPBA: European Association of Portable Batteries
- ERA – European Equipment Rental Association
- EU Salt – European Salt Producers’ Association
- INATBA: International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications
- ISC – International Stevia Council
Testimonials and why clients like to work with us
“EUsalt launched a campaign urging the European Parliament to reject a Delegated Act proposing detailed production rules for organic sea salt and other organic salts for food and feed. The proposed act risked harming the salt industry by discriminating between producing countries and inappropriately including a mineral in the Organic Regulation.
The EUsalt Secretariat – managed by Kellen – supported the association by creating and executing an effective campaign, drawing on its advocacy expertise and a creative communication approach. The campaign includes the development of an advocacy and communication strategy and the engagement with MEPs to present the industry’s concerns and solutions. Tools such as an infographic, an animated video, and strategic outreach—including placement in the European Parliament magazine and sponsorship of the MEP Awards—helped raise awareness. At the MEP Awards event, salt shakers with the #SaltVeto slogan and a QR code linking to EUsalt’s position paper were distributed. The campaign succeeded: 468 MEPs voted to veto the Delegated Act, marking a key victory for EUsalt and its Secretariat.”
Urs Hofmeier, President of the European Salt Producers’ Association (CEO of Schweizer Salinen AG)
“For the last 15 years, Kellen has been decisive in structuring the European Rental Association and facilitating its development, which has been greatly valued by its members. It allowed ERA to gain a European position in terms of communication and public affairs involvement by consistently bringing in the right expert”.
Michel Petitjean – Secretary General, ERA
“Kellen is managing the Secretariat of the International Stevia Council (ISC) and its Executive Director – a Kellen senior employee – has liaised with member companies in ISC, of which I am honored to serve as President of the Board, to form the position of the industry. The ISC has been extensively successful in advancing the regulatory approval of steviol glycosides from all production technologies as food additives and sweeteners at the international level. ISC efforts to have the Joint WHO/FAO Expert Committee on Food Additives to evaluate and confirm the safety of steviol glycosides and the subsequent approval of the stevia framework by the CODEX Alimentarius and incorporation into the Codex General Standard for Food Additives were critical milestones in this endeavour. The ISC Secretariat has built a strong relationship with several Codex country delegations and continues to be instrumental in implementing the advocacy campaign to further advance the recognition of the JECFA/CODEX stevia framework by more countries. I am confident in Kellen’s capabilities to continue working closely together with member companies to shape the ISC strategy and bring to life its mission of promoting the adoption, benefits and safety of stevia sweeteners.”
Juan Cristian Santa Maria, President of the International Stevia Council (Vice President, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs of Tate & Lyle)
