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Ho Wai Koeman Lam is a scholar-practitioner specializing in luxury market dynamics, consumer psychology, and omni-channel strategy across high-end consumer sectors.

With over 15 years of commercial leadership experience across Hong Kong, Greater China, and the Asia-Pacific region, he has led key commercial and sales management initiatives for global technology and commercial leaders, including Sumitomo Electric, Toray Industries, and Shosei Sangyo Corporation.

Koeman is currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration  at the University of Plymouth (expected 2028). His research investigates consumer psychology within the luxury goods sector, focusing on status perceptions, upward social mobility, consumer ethics, and the adoption of emerging consumer technologies. His work seamlessly bridges empirical consumer behavior research with practical brand equity management and high-end product strategy.

Within omni-channel retail and commercial management, Koeman provides evidence-based insights for luxury brands, premium retailers, and international enterprises. Moving beyond traditional marketing models, his practice explores how consumer status signaling and social aspirations can be ethically operationalized to build high-value client journeys and sustainable product portfolios. Utilizing competitor benchmarking, behavioral analytics, and strategic resource evaluation, he supports senior leadership in formulating long-term commercial strategies.

*Koeman also provides comments and thesis-writing advice for  bachelor's, master's and junior doctoral students in online communities as a volunteer.

External positions

Business Manager

Research Interests

  • Consumer Psychology
  • Luxury Purchase

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 5 - Gender Equality
    SDG 5 Gender Equality
  2. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  3. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
  4. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production