Bridging Operational Execution with Strategic Vision
I am Glenn De Kaey, an international Food & Beverage executive focused on building scalable import and export distribution platforms for premium wine, spirits, and food brands. My background combines international trade execution with strategic leadership across global markets.
From restaurant management in Belgium and France to founding International Distribution Company (IDC), World Brands US, and FOBEX, my work centers on disciplined growth through margin control, supply chain efficiency, and structured market development.
20+
Years Experience
3
Continents
Core Competencies
Delivering disciplined, system-driven leadership for scalable company building.
Global Import & Export
Expertise in building and scaling import/export platforms for wines and liquors and food & beverages across Europe and the Americas.
Strategic Growth
Business Mastery Competition winner (2025). Implementing disciplined financial decision-making and scalable systems.
Product Expertise
Junior Sommelier certification with deep knowledge of wine selection, pricing, and on-trade distribution dynamics.
"I’ve learned that true scalability in distribution comes from the discipline to execute operationally, the rigor to manage capital wisely, and the focus to bring the right products to the right markets at the right moment."— Glenn De Kaey