About Me

Business Builder. Coffee Trade Strategist. Founder of Q LEADER Coffee.

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Who I Am

Kibrom Menberu Asgedom

Entrepreneur & Business Strategist | 14+ Years in KSA | Bridging Ethiopian Specialty Coffee with Saudi Arabia | Executive Leadership & Organizational Development

I combine commercial negotiation with a deep appreciation for coffee quality, origin storytelling and buyer expectations. Whether the goal is entering a new market, securing wholesale accounts, or building export bridges, I bring clarity, consistency and long-term relationship thinking.

  • Strategic partnership development
  • Green coffee bean sourcing & trade facilitation
  • B2B coffee sales & account growth
  • Market expansion & go-to-market planning
  • Export & international buyer matching
  • Brand positioning for premium coffee markets
At a Glance

Professional Snapshot

10+
Years Experience
50+
Deals & Projects
30+
Active Partners
100%
Commitment
Timeline

My Journey

2012

Started Professional Career

Began in sales and client relations within coffee and hospitality, learning cup quality and commercial fundamentals.

2015

Expanded B2B Coffee Sales

Grew wholesale accounts across cafés and restaurants, building a reputation for reliable follow-through.

2018

Advanced Partnership Programs

Led multi-account growth initiatives and distributor onboarding for specialty and commercial coffee lines.

2021

Market Expansion & Trade Focus

Shifted deeper into regional expansion, green bean negotiations and cross-border buyer matching.

2024

Coffee Business Development Leadership

Advised brands and exporters on partnership strategy, hospitality programs and commercial roadmaps.

2026

Building Next-Generation Coffee Partnerships

Focused on sustainable growth, premium market access and long-term origin-to-buyer relationships.

My Vision

Businesses architect

My vision is to transform the Ethiopian coffee market into a modern, trusted, and quality‑driven system — built on integrity, professional leadership, and transparent partnerships across KSA, while building a platform that elevates the image of Ethiopians and creates lifelong opportunities for them to benefit from the coffee industry.

Purpose

My Mission

Innovation

My mission is to build a modern, transparent, and opportunity‑driven Ethiopian coffee ecosystem in KSA — empowering producers, elevating quality, and creating trusted commercial pathways that connect Ethiopia’s best coffee to Saudi Arabia’s growing market, while developing coffee tourism and ensuring all Ethiopians benefit through structured training and skills development.

Quality

Protect product integrity and brand reputation while pursuing ambitious commercial outcomes.

Business Value

Turn every conversation into measurable growth — revenue, reach, reliability and long-term trust.

Ambitions

My Goals

Continuous Learning

Digital Coffee Transformation — Build a modern Ethiopian coffee market powered by AI, data systems, and technology‑driven transparency. Modern Coffee System — Establish a trusted, quality‑driven ecosystem connecting Ethiopia’s best coffee directly to KSA.

Build Scalable Channels

Ethiopian Image Elevation — Strengthen the reputation of Ethiopians through a platform that creates lifelong economic and professional opportunities. Producer Empowerment — Equip farmers and exporters with training, clarity, and fair partnerships that increase long‑term value.

Help Brands Expand

Coffee Tourism Development — Build Ethiopia–Saudi coffee tourism experiences that educate, inspire, and generate new income streams. Skills & Training Programs — Train Ethiopians in coffee business, logistics, roasting, sales, and leadership to ensure community‑wide benefit.

Create Long-Term Value

Market Integration in KSA — Create commercial pathways that connect Ethiopian producers with Saudi Arabia’s fast‑growing specialty coffee market. Q LEADER Ecosystem Growth — Expand your digital platform to unify, educate, and empower the Ethiopian community across KSA.

Capabilities

Expertise & Focus Areas

Business Development

Partnership Strategy Lead Generation Negotiation Account Growth CRM Discipline

Coffee Trade

Green Beans Specialty Coffee Cupping Notes Origin Stories Supply Chain

Market Channels

Cafés Hotels Distributors Retail Export Buyers

Commercial Skills

Pricing Strategy Proposals Contracts Forecasting KPI Tracking

Regions

Saudi Arabia GCC East Africa International Trade

Tools

LinkedIn Sales Excel / Sheets CRM Platforms Presentation Design Market Research

Let's Build the Future Together

Ready to grow your coffee business with the right partners and the right plan?

Contact Me