Joo Yong Lowe

Joo Yong Lowe is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Management & Organisation within NUS Business School since 1998. He teaches organisational behavior to BBA and graduate students, while leading executive education programs in General Management, Strategic Human Resource Management, and AI for HR Leaders. As a former Head of the HRM Unit (2012-2014) and Harvard-trained case method instructor, he actively trains educators and contributes to international conferences on leadership topics.

• Current Programme Director: General Management Programme, Strategic HRM Programme, AI for HR Leaders Programme
• Former Programme Director: NUS International Business Talent Programme for Chinese undergraduates

Research Focus: His work centers on organisational behavior, leadership development, and talent management within Asian contexts, particularly examining expatriate management, diversity policies, and non-traditional employment models. As Associate Editor of the Asian Case Research Journal, he has published case studies across diverse industries including pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, and healthcare.

Key Case Study Trends: Recent publications emphasize cross-cultural leadership (Kuwait, China), diversity implementation (Rakuten), and innovative workforce strategies (Yamato Transport). These reflect his broader expertise in global HR practices and organizational development.

Teaching Innovations: Specializing in case method pedagogy, he designs programs for SME leadership transformation and has contributed to executive education across Asia. His teaching spans both academic and professional audiences through undergraduate courses and high-impact executive training sessions.