Melina Bernd

Melina Bernd currently serves as the Internal Marketing & Communications Manager and Virtual Team Assistant at Thorit GmbH since November 2023, and as Co-Founder of AFATO Surfwear since October 2023. Previously, Melina held roles at ALDI SÜD from May 2020 to September 2023, including Team Lead International Buying and International Buying Specialist, with a focus on denim, jersey, and outerwear, emphasizing supplier relationships, product quality, pricing negotiations, and sustainable materials. Prior experience includes serving as an International Business Trainee in Buying at BESTSELLER, Procurement Manager and Associate at RU Enterprises, and Retail Buying Intern at Marc O'Polo AG. Melina holds a Master of Business Administration in Procurement from Metropolia University of Applied Sciences and a Bachelor's Degree in International Fashion Retail from Reutlingen University, complemented by a semester abroad in International Business at Donghua University.