Patricia De Brabandere-Claerbout, CEO of Galico, looks ahead to 2026.
Every two years, the DIY, Pro & Garden trade fair (Kortrijk, Belgium) is a key event on Galico’s calendar, and we have once again just completed a successful edition. To give our products, innovations, and company extra visibility, we published the Galigazette for the occasion. In the foreword of this special trade fair newspaper, our CEO Patricia De Brabandere-Claerbout shares her vision for Galico towards 2026 and beyond.
Curious to hear more? Here is her perspective:
Building the future together
At Galico, we are kicking off 2026 with great enthusiasm, as we will be attending the DIY, Pro & Garden trade fair at the end of January. Trade fairs, both large and small, are moments I look forward to time and time again. It is a pleasure to see everyone and to exchange ideas about developments in the market. They also challenge us to stay sharp and to show what we stand for today. That drive to keep moving forward is simply part of our DNA.
With the construction of new offices, an inspiring showroom, and the expansion of our warehouse, we will quite literally be building the next phase of our story in the coming year. This is more than an investment in additional space: it is an investment in efficiency, in experience, and above all in our people, as well as our customers and partners.
Also in the coming year, we will continue to dedicate ourselves to you with full dynamism and commitment.
Patricia De Brabandere-Claerbout
CEO Galico
