Dean first met Mat after moving back to Australia from Singapore in the middle of 2018. They immediately became friends as their lives were very similar, Italian heritage, married with three young boys and a love for great coffee.
Dean's background is in the sports industry. His role in Singapore before moving back to Australia was as General Manager of Asia and the middle east for an Australian Company. The predominant requirement of the role was to develop the company throughout Asia and the Middle east. While living in Singapore Dean and his wife were always in search of good coffee but it was very hard to find. This is what gave him the idea to bring Merchant Coffee to Singapore as he knew the products tasted and looked great, therefore it would do well in Singapore where there is a large
expat presence.
Dean and Mat formed a joint partnership to bring the Melbourne coffee experience to Asia. With a new roastery soon set up in Singapore, you can expect quick delivery directly to your door. Singapore will be the flagship roastery in Asia, hoping to branch out into many countries throughout Asia soon.