Dan Luo
@danluo
I turn complex market data into EU–China growth strategies, AI workflows, and partner-led market entry.
BelgiumWhat I'm looking for
I run Kaolin Consulting in Antwerp, advising Europe–China clients on market entry, go-to-market strategy, pricing, channel mix, and local execution. I also build Claude-based AI workflows for market research, competitor tracking, and project monitoring.
As Europe Market Partner for KGU Technology, I define European market-entry strategy and bridge commercial, GDPR, and B2B buying expectations between European and Chinese teams. My research background combines large-scale qualitative and quantitative studies with practical growth decisions, including work on acquisition costs, retention, and innovation grants.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Europe Market Partner
KGU Technology
Aug 2026 - Present (1 month)
Defines European market-entry strategy, benchmarks against competitors, and audits digital presence. Acts as European-facing counterpart to the Chinese delivery team, aligning propositions and GDPR expectations.
Lecturer — Marketing & International Business
Brussels College
Jul 2026 - Present (2 months)
Appointed to teach professional courses in strategic marketing and international business.
Founder & Growth Consultant
Kaolin Consulting
May 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Advises Europe-China clients on market entry and go-to-market, including target segments, channel mix, pricing, and local execution. Built AI workflows for market research and competitor tracking, and developed business cases for innovation grants.
Joint PhD Researcher — Marketing & Customer Experience
Universiteit Hasselt & Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Oct 2020 - Oct 2025 (5 years)
Directed large-scale studies combining qualitative and quantitative methods for evidence-based decision support in digital transformation and customer experience. Translated complex analytical datasets into structured insights and recommendations.
AI Research Advisor
NeuroTrainingLab, Antwerp Management School
Apr 2025 - Aug 2025 (4 months)
Advised on research design for an AI-driven organizational learning project.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Doctor of Philosophy, Art Studies and Archaeology
2020 - 2025
PhD in Art Studies and Archaeology with a focus on Tourism.
Universiteit Hasselt
Doctor of Philosophy, Business Economics
2021 - 2025
PhD in Business Economics with a focus on Marketing and Strategy.
Shanghai University
Master of Arts, Arts Management
Grade: Honors
M.A. in Arts Management with Honors.
Zhejiang University of Technology
Bachelor of Arts, English Linguistics and Literature
B.A. in English Linguistics and Literature.
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