About Merlien

WHO WE ARE

Merlien Institute is an established B2B events organiser and think-tank, founded in 2008, dedicated to delivering exceptional value to innovation, insight, and marketing research professionals. With over a decade of experience, we have built a reputation for providing high-quality information and networking opportunities to our clients.

Our suite of services includes a wide range of information generation and networking activities, from large-scale in-person/virtual events to small-scale start-up elevators, exhibitions, and powerful publishing channels. We understand the importance of staying connected with industry experts, and our experienced team is committed to facilitating meaningful connections through our various industry events and publications.

OUR CORE COMPETENCE

CONSTANT INNOVATION
DEEP INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE
METICULOUS ATTENTION TO DETAIL
GREAT CUSTOMER CARE

OUR KEY PEOPLE


JASPER LIM
Chief Executive Officer
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A hands-on CEO with extensive experience in developing successful B2B events and business publications. He is responsible for shaping the overall business strategies at Merlien.

JENS CORNELISSEN
Managing Director
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A dynamic leader responsible for the day-to-day running of Merlien’s global events portfolio. From production, marketing, operations, sponsorship to sales.

AMRIT RAO
Conference Producer
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Amrit is a Senior Conference Producer at Merlien. He manages multiple event series like MRMW & Qual360 for the Market Research industry in the APAC region, and is also responsible for virtual events like UX360 and UXDG Design Summit, which he helped to curate and launch.

SOPHIA SEN
Conference Producer
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Sophia is a Conference Producer at Merlien Institute. She has worked on conference production, stakeholder management and business development across b2b and b2g.

IRENE HATJI-IOSIFIDOU
Operations
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Irene has over fifteen years’ experience in the conference industry, with a proven ability to launch, produce, manage and execute high profile global events.

SIA KERAMARI
Operations
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She manages events while ensuring that logistics requirements are carried out according to the event plans. Also works closely with other departments to ensure that all operational requirements of the events are fulfilled.

PATRICK CARTON
Key Account Manager
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A sales professional for over 20 Years through diverse industries , has vast experience in the events industry for past 12 years, a family man with one son and has been based in Malaysia for past ten years, has a great ability to meet clients expectations and exceed them and create a rewarding experience for both attendees and sponsors for our global leading events

ZARINA RESHOVSKA
Business Development
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Zarina is a Business Development and Sales professional with intensive background with leading companies. Giving 100% of her expertise to bring the highest possible business value to companies.

ANNA RABIEJ
Business Development Manager
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A proactive professional with extensive work experience in the field of business development and B2B sales. Working with C-suite executives globally, using her strong commercial background to build international partnerships.

Elaine Tham
Marketing Manager
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Elaine Tham brings a decade of experience in the Event Management and Digital Marketing industry. Presently, Elaine serves as the Marketing Manager at the Merlien Institute. She is the person responsible for media partnerships, digital ads, and social media marketing.

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