Jinju Heo
Dr. Jinju Heo is a globally recognized academic and professional, specializing in luxury brand management, innovation, and sustainability. Currently, she holds the position of Visiting Professor at Solbridge International School of Business in Korea and international university of Monaco and serves as a teaching faculty member and research fellow at the prestigious Glion Institute of Higher Education in Switzerland, renowned for its hospitality management programs. Her academic affiliations also extend to several esteemed French business schools, where she imparts knowledge on future narratives, personas, innovation, and circular economy business models, where she serves as Senior Research Fellow at the Circular Economy Research Center at Ecole des Ponts Paris Tech, her own doctoral alma mater.
Beyond academia, she has held a role as a Innovation Advisor at CHANEL, a position that saw her leading various projects across the brand's European operations based in Madrid. Her work has also allowed her to develop prototypes for assessing ESG performance within the luxury sector.
Jinju's research interests lie at the intersection of sustainability and the luxury industry.
With a keen interest in the social aspects of technology, Jinju explores topics such as consumer behavior, luxury branding, identity, and personal preferences. Her work, both academic and professional, reflects her commitment to integrating sustainability and innovation within the luxury sector. Jinju Heo's diverse experience and comprehensive knowledge make her a leading voice in her field.