“Lifestyle International Holdings Limited is proud to establish this professorship at HKUST to honor outstanding scholars who will stimulate innovation and advance global business knowledge. Our Group remains committed towards supporting the local academic community, which we believe, plays a key role in the advancement of Hong Kong. With HKUST’s reputation as a leading institution in research, we hope that this meaningful partnership will empower the discovery of innovative approaches that will help address the various challenges facing businesses in the future.”

Lifestyle International Holdings Limited (“The Group”) is a Hong Kong-based premier retail operator specializing in the operation of mid to upper-end department stores. The Group’s two SOGO stores includes its’ flagship store in Causeway Bay, which is the largest full-scale department store in Hong Kong. Characterized by the “one-stop shopping” concept, SOGO offers a wide range of merchandise from daily necessities to luxury goods, within a premium shopping environment. By providing wealth-generation opportunities for retailers and attracting customers from around the world, the Group remains committed to its role in advancing the Hong Kong economy for the benefit of all. As a conscientious corporate citizen, it is dedicated towards contributing to the well-being of Hong Kong society, by actively supporting the local academic community as well as other related causes.