Melanie Masarin brings a unique perspective shaped by her experience as an entrepreneur, writer, and creative force in the lifestyle-and-food space. She is the founder and CEO of Ghia, the acclaimed nonalcoholic aperitif brand recognized by Fast Company as one of 2024's Brands That Matter, Esquire's Drink of the Year, and a top 10 most innovative consumer goods companies. Alongside her work at Ghia, Masarin writes Night Shade, her Substack newsletter chronicling founder life, treasure hunting, fashion musings, and food diaries, and is the author of the forthcoming cookbook Riviera, set to be published April 2026. Masarin has been recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree in e-commerce and retail (2018), and her work has been featured in leading publications and collaborations with brands across the luxury, food, and lifestyle industries. Masarin splits her time between New York and Paris. Though, she often returns to the South of France, the backdrop for both Ghia and Riviera.
