Group CEO, Thomson Medical Group

Dr. Melvin Heng leads Thomson Medical Group across Singapore, Vietnam, and the region, steering one of Asia’s most recognized healthcare networks through its next phase of expansion. A medical doctor turned operator, he brings a rare blend of clinical grounding and strategic leadership — driving investments in women’s health, advanced care, digital health, and cross-border medical services. His work positions Thomson as a key player in shaping Southeast Asia’s next-generation healthcare landscape.

Chairlady, AgriS & Betrimex

A visionary leader at the forefront of Vietnam’s Agriculture 4.0 revolution. Under her leadership, AgriS has expanded its global footprint across Vietnam, Australia, Singapore, Laos, and Cambodia, specializing in sustainable nutritional solutions. Omi is the author of “Right to Win – The Gateway for Vietnamese Agriculture,” where she outlines her strategic framework for integrating ESG into multinational governance. She is a frequent keynote speaker at international forums, including the Australia-ASEAN Business Forum and the Bloomberg Future Economy Summit, focusing on AgTech innovation, food security, and the roadmap to Net Zero by 2035.

Group Executive Chairman, Indochina Capital

Peter Ryder is a veteran investor with over 40 years of experience in real estate, equities, and M&A. One of the first American businessmen to enter the Vietnamese market in 1992, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the country’s high-end real estate and hospitality landscapes. Under his leadership, Indochina Capital has developed iconic projects such as Indochina Plaza Hanoi, The Nam Hai, and the Wink Hotels brand through a strategic partnership with Japan’s Kajima Corporation.

Managing Partner, BCG Vietnam

Arnaud Ginolin leads Boston Consulting Group in Vietnam, advising the country’s leading conglomerates, multinationals, and public-sector institutions on strategy, digital transformation, and large-scale value creation. With deep expertise across financial services, consumer markets, and industrials, he is one of the key voices shaping Vietnam’s competitiveness and long-term economic trajectory.

Senior General Manager, AEON Vietnam

Mrs. Ngoc Hue joined AEON Vietnam in 2013 to prepare the launching of the first AEON Shopping Mall in Vietnam. Currently serving as Senior General Manager, she oversees People & Brand Strategy, Corporate & Supplier Quality Management, ensuring excellence in organizational development, brand positioning, and operational quality. She is dedicated to strengthening AEON Vietnam’s reputation as both an Excellence Brand and the Best Place to Work in Vietnam.

Mrs. Hue is also the sole Vietnamese woman in AEON Vietnam's Member Council, driving strategic initiatives aligned with AEON’s core philosophy: pursuing peace, respecting humanity, and contributing to local communities, always with customers point of views as its core.

Furthermore, in alignment with AEON Group's future vision—"Creating a future lifestyle that brings a smile to everyone"—Mrs. Ngoc Hue has continuously contributed her efforts to fulfilling AEON Vietnam’s strategy: accelerating investment in Vietnam to foster a sustainable and prosperous life for the communities we serve through our retail business.

Senior Vice President & Head of APJ Markets, Hitachi Digital Services

Quỳnh Nguyễn Bá leads Hitachi Digital Services across Asia-Pacific and Japan, overseeing market strategy and enterprise digital transformation in one of the world’s most complex and strategic regions. His work spans large-scale deployments in cloud, data, AI, and IT-OT integration across regulated and industrial sectors.

With deep experience working at the intersection of technology, infrastructure, and government-linked enterprises, he brings a practical perspective on how semiconductor capability, AI adoption, and digital systems translate into national competitiveness and enterprise resilience in Asia.

Founder & Chairman, Vietnam Vanguard / The Resu Company

With a career spanning the U.S. and Southeast Asia, Cuong is widely recognized as the Founding CEO of Forbes Vietnam, where he spearheaded the launch of the world’s leading business media brand in the region.

A serial entrepreneur and investor, he also introduced global mobility giants like Enterprise Rent-A-Car to Vietnam. Today, through his venture platform Rēsu, Cuong focuses on the "Second Curve" of Vietnam’s economic growth, providing senior leaders with the strategic insights and capital advisory needed to compete on a global stage.

Group CEO, Central Retail Vietnam

A visionary leader driving the "Green & Sustainable Retailer" mission in Southeast Asia. In 2025, he continues to oversee a vast ecosystem of over 1.3 million square meters of retail space and a workforce of 15,000 employees, focusing on digital transformation and net-zero carbon ambitions.

A graduate of the University of Liège, Belgium, Olivier has spent his career championing the "retail social lift" and fostering sustainable supplier partnerships to enhance the quality of life for millions of Vietnamese consumers.

John Low is a Senior Partner and the Managing Partner for Southeast Asia at Roland Berger. With over 25 years of experience, he leads the firm’s Public Services practice in the region, focusing on national transformation, digital strategy, and industrial evolution.

Based in Kuala Lumpur, John advises governments and corporations across the manufacturing, healthcare, and hospitality sectors. His recent work centers on positioning Southeast Asia as a high-tech global hub, specifically regarding semiconductor value chains and digital inclusion. He holds an MBA from Oklahoma City University and an Engineering degree from the University of New South Wales.

Country Manager, Marvell Technology Vietnam

Dr. Le Quang Dam leads Marvell’s fast-growing Vietnam R&D center, driving advanced semiconductor design and high-tech talent development. With 20+ years in chip engineering and leadership, he is helping position Vietnam as a serious contributor to the global semiconductor value chain.

Dean, Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management (FSPPM)

Dr. Jonathan R. Pincus is a renowned development economist and the current Dean of the Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management at Fulbright University Vietnam. With over three decades of experience in Southeast Asia, he also serves as a Senior International Economist for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), advising regional governments on industrial policy and macroeconomics.

A former Dean of the Fulbright Economics Teaching Program and President of the Rajawali Foundation, Dr. Pincus has been instrumental in building academic and research institutions across Vietnam and Indonesia. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Cambridge and is a leading expert on rural development and the Southeast Asian middle-income trap.

Country Chairman, Jardine Matheson Group – Vietnam

Nirukt Sapru leads Jardine Matheson’s Vietnam strategy across consumer, real estate, mobility, and financial services. A former CEO of Standard Chartered Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia, he brings 30+ years of frontline experience in global banking, investment, and institutional reform.

He is widely regarded as one of the region’s sharpest voices on Vietnam’s macro trajectory, capital flows, and the leadership needed to scale world-class enterprises in emerging Asia.

Chief People Officer, Techcombank

Veo Nguyen drives Techcombank’s people strategy and culture transformation, shaping one of Vietnam’s strongest talent engines in finance and technology. With 20+ years in human capital leadership, she is leading TCB’s shift toward a high-performance, digital-first, AI-ready workforce — ensuring the bank scales with the capabilities required for Vietnam’s next decade of growth.

CEO, TikTok Vietnam

Nguyễn Lâm Thanh leads TikTok’s Vietnam operations at a time when the platform shapes culture, commerce, and digital consumption for over 50 million users nationwide. With deep experience in policy, platform growth, and digital ecosystem development, he drives TikTok’s strategy across content, safety, creator monetization, and SME digitalization. His leadership places TikTok at the center of Vietnam’s fast-moving digital economy.

Associate Professor of Political Economy, Leiden University | Senior Economic Advisor — UNDP Vietnam (Host)

Dr. Jonathan D. London is a leading political economist and the Senior Economic Advisor for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam. Fluent in Vietnamese with over 30 years of research experience in the country, he spearheads strategic initiatives focused on Vietnam’s digital transformation, AI integration, and institutional reform.

A founding faculty member of Fulbright University Vietnam and an Associate Professor at Leiden University, Dr. London is the editor of the Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Vietnam. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is a premier expert on Vietnam's social and economic development.

Founding Partner & Managing Director, Janus Executive Search & Talent Advisory

An Vo is the Founding Partner and Managing Director of Janus Executive Search & Talent Advisory, a leading leadership advisory and executive recruitment

firm operating across Southeast Asia with a strong presence in Vietnam. With over 15 years of experience in executive recruitment and strategic HR, An is a trusted advisor to C-suite leaders and boards in the banking, technology, retail, FMCG and real estate sectors. Her firm has played an active part in supporting largest conglomerates in Vietnam hire world class and transformation talent around the world.

Associate Professor of Marketing and Innovation & Information Management, the University of Hong Kong (HKU)

Director of HKU’s Vietnam Office

A leading authority on how data, technology, and human behavior shape real-world business outcomes, Dr. Phan is a Harvard Business School–trained scholar and MIT graduate.

His work, published in PNAS, Marketing Science, and Journal of Marketing Research, translates AI, social networks, and digital systems into actionable insight for leaders navigating growth, disruption, and institutional complexity across Asia.

Founding Partner, Asia Business Builders (ABB)

Lan Anh Do is a Founding Partner at Asia Business Builders (ABB), a private equity firm dedicated to scaling Vietnamese SMEs through capital and operational expertise. With over 15 years of experience in investment banking and private equity, she has executed over $500 million in M&A and fundraising transactions.

At ABB, Lan Anh leads investment strategy and serves on the Boards of several high-growth companies in the education, logistics, and healthcare sectors. She holds an MSc in Finance from the Bradford School of Management (UK) and is a dedicated supporter of the VietSeeds Foundation, helping underprivileged students achieve their educational goals.

Regional Director for Southeast Asia, Sunwah Group

CEO, Sunwah Innovations.

Representing the third generation of Sunwah leadership, Jesse manages the Group's extensive operations in Vietnam and Cambodia while leading its global innovation network. An advocate for regional trade and tech entrepreneurship, he serves on the Advisory Board of HKBAV and was recently recognized as a "China-ASEAN Young Leader" for his efforts in promoting cross-border economic cooperation.

Chief Investment Officer, BW Industrial Development JSC

He leads the company’s investment strategy, capital raising, joint ventures, and portfolio transactions, working closely with global institutional investors to scale high-quality industrial assets across Vietnam.

With nearly two decades of experience in Asia-Pacific real estate, private equity, and logistics infrastructure, Gene has been active in Vietnam since 2016.

Chief Executive Officer, PVI Asset Management (PVI AM)

With over 18 years of experience in investment management, corporate finance, and strategic planning, she has held key leadership positions at major institutions, including Director of Investment at PVI Holdings and Board Member at Coteccons Construction JSC.

An expert in M&A and bond market analysis, Ms. Giao is recognized for her strategic approach to risk management and independent investment evaluation. She holds an MBA from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and is a prominent speaker on institutional investment and financial market trends in Vietnam.

Chief People Officer, S-Commerce

Doan Trinh Le is the Chief People Officer at S-Commerce, the parent group of leading logistics firms Giao Hàng Nhanh (GHN) and Ahamove. With over two decades of HR expertise, she is a pioneering voice in Vietnam's E-logistics sector.

Trinh is widely recognized for her work in digital HR transformation and is a frequent speaker on the intersection of leadership, organizational culture, and the practical application of Generative AI in workforce management.

Investment Committee, ABB Private Equity

Quang Pham is a veteran private equity leader with 20 years of experience in fund management across Asia. A Board Director at Vanguard (Vietnam Young Executive Network), Quang previously co-founded Vietnam Investments (VI) Group and served as a Director at Crescent Capital Management and VNDIRECT Securities. He is a recognized expert in Southeast Asian capital markets and strategic cross-border investment.

Co-author (2024) book — Chip Battlefield, Senior Research Fellow, University of Greenwich

A leading expert in public policy and economic development, she has held prestigious academic positions at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, and the Harvard Kennedy School’s Growth Lab.