# Melissa Leich > CEO & Founder of MLSA & Growfused International | Private strategic adviser to founders & CEOs | $20M–$100M+ deals | 20+ years as CEO, MD & CGO | Author | G100 Board Member Founder & CEO of Growfused International and Melissa Leich Strategic Advisory Private strategic advisor to founders, CEOs & family businesses Notables: G100 Advisory Board Member Author of The Power of Change (2023) Speaker — W.I.S.H. 2026 Global Leadership Summit, Kuala Lumpur 20+ years as CEO, Managing Director & CGO across Europe Middle East & Asia FORBES contributor Currently: Founder & CEO, Melissa Leich Strategic Advisory (Dubai) Founder & CEO, Growfused International (Dubai) Things I can advise on: - Market entry across DACH, Gulf & Southeast Asia - Go-to-market strategy - Cross-border deal structuring & capital access - Fundraising & BD strategy - Family business strategy & succession - Navigating European, Gulf & Southeast Asian markets - Cross-cultural stakeholder management - Founder positioning & investor readiness - Strategic partnerships & licensing Let‘s make your vision real — Faster, smarter and with fewer mistakes ## Offerings - Video call (15 min): $300.00 ## Links - [Expert profile](/MelissaLeich) - [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/1731456HkiO0BnZ.jpg) - [Marketplace](/marketplace)