Jacqueline K. Eastman, Ph.D., of Florida Gulf Coast University has joined the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce, further strengthening the Chamber’s global network of leaders shaping the future of the luxury industry through knowledge, collaboration, and executive dialogue.

Florida Gulf Coast University, through the Lutgert College of Business, provides undergraduate and graduate education designed to prepare students for the real world. Within this academic environment, the Department of Marketing includes a strong focus on luxury marketing, digital marketing, and consumer behaviour, while related research explores luxury, sustainability, and technology.

Membership in WLCC creates meaningful strategic value by connecting accomplished professionals and institutions within a high-level international ecosystem. For Florida Gulf Coast University, this positioning supports dialogue with luxury industry experts, opens pathways for research exchange, and strengthens opportunities for guest engagement and employer connections that can benefit students and the broader academic community.

“Florida Gulf Coast University brings a distinctive academic perspective to the Chamber’s international network. Its work in luxury marketing, sustainability, and applied business education reflects the kind of informed leadership that strengthens industry progress and expands the quality of dialogue across the global luxury sector,” said Alexander Chetchikov, President of the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce.

Through its participation in WLCC, Florida Gulf Coast University adds an important research-led and education-focused voice to ongoing industry conversations. Its presence within the Chamber reflects the increasing relevance of academic insight in advancing luxury business thinking, supporting future talent, and contributing to the long-term development of the sector.

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