Our Story
Built for Sellers Who Think Globally
GLOMBIZ was founded by e-commerce operators who were tired of fragmented supply chains, unreliable suppliers, and expensive middlemen. We built the platform we wished existed.
Mission
Empowering Every Seller to Compete at Scale
Our mission is simple: remove every barrier between ambitious sellers and the global supply chain. Whether you're sourcing your first product from China, storing inventory in the USA, or managing listings across five marketplaces — GLOMBIZ is the partner that makes it possible.
We believe the playing field should be level. The same sourcing intelligence, logistics infrastructure, and marketplace expertise that Fortune 500 brands take for granted should be accessible to every independent seller.
"We didn't build GLOMBIZ to be another logistics company. We built it to be the unfair advantage every independent seller deserves."
— James Thornton, Co-Founder & CEO
What We Stand For
Our Core Values
Transparency First
No hidden fees, no opaque processes. You see exactly what you pay for and why — from factory price to your warehouse door.
Seller-Centric
Every decision we make is filtered through one question: does this make life easier for our sellers? If not, we don't do it.
Quality Without Compromise
We hold our supplier network and ourselves to the same standard. Pre-shipment inspection isn't optional — it's the baseline.
Long-Term Partnership
We don't win unless you win. Our success is measured by your growth, not by transaction volume.
Global Reach, Local Knowledge
Boots on the ground in China, operations in the USA, and a team that understands the nuances of every major marketplace.
Continuous Innovation
The e-commerce landscape never stands still. Neither do we — we invest constantly in tools, data, and processes that keep you ahead.
The Team
People Who've Done It Themselves
Every GLOMBIZ team member has hands-on experience in e-commerce, sourcing, or logistics. We don't just advise — we've lived it.
James Thornton
Co-Founder & CEO
Former Amazon seller who scaled three private-label brands to 7 figures before founding GLOMBIZ. 12 years in e-commerce.
Mei Lin
Co-Founder & Head of Sourcing
Based in Shenzhen, Mei built our supplier network from the ground up. Fluent in Mandarin and English with 10 years in manufacturing.
David Okafor
Head of Marketplace Operations
Former Amazon and Walmart marketplace manager. Oversees all platform strategy and seller account management.
Sarah Kim
Head of Logistics & Fulfilment
15 years in supply chain and 3PL operations. Designed our USA storage and pre-packaging workflow from scratch.
Ready to Build Something Global?
Book a consultation with our team and let's map out your growth strategy together.