Rodney Lam

Rodney Lam is a multi-talented entrepreneur and CEO based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Born in Suriname in 1974, he is the CEO and Co-owner of Daily Paper, a prominent Amsterdam-based streetwear fashion brand. He is also the owner of Cold Laundry, a London-based unisex loungewear brand.

Professional Background:

• Graduated from Amsterdam Fashion Institute
• Previously worked in managerial positions at ING Bank, Vodafone, and KPN
• Joined Daily Paper in December 2016 after being introduced to the co-founders through a Rabobank networking project
• Runs a film production company called Studio Vizaviz
• Has experience as an actor and filmmaker

Personal Life:

• Married for 30 years to Carol, also an Amsterdam Fashion Institute graduate
• Father of five children
• Previously worked as a youth pastor

Business Achievements:

• Helped grow Daily Paper into an internationally recognized fashion brand
• Implemented innovative AI strategies for marketing and content creation
• Aims to reach €1 billion in revenue by 2027
• Known for promoting diversity, with 80% of his management team being women, many of whom are women of color

Lam is recognized for his strategic leadership, creative approach to business, and commitment to building inclusive, trend-responsive brands.