Dr Lau is associate professor at the School of Business, under the marketing programme. His key areas of expertise are in brand management, digital marketing, business strategy, and consumer behaviour. His experience spans the public and private sectors, with deep expertise in market research in consumer insights, business development, and client marketing. He's also an active contributor of expert opinion to media outlets, including CNA, The Business Times, and Marketing Interactive.

Therese is Canvas8’s lead editor in the APAC region. She works with experts, journalists, and analysts to understand trends and make sense of them for clients across industries. She was previously editor of VICE Asia, where she led the team in winning a Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) award for Excellence in Arts & Culture Reporting. As a reporter, she covered current events, K-pop, global pop culture, life, and mental health. She’s spent time in Hong Kong but is now based in the Philippines, splitting her time between busy Manila and the mountain city Baguio.