Expert Practitioners

Nitin Kapoor, a respected British business leader, has an illustrious 30-year career spanning the finance, healthcare, and pharmaceutical sectors. Renowned for his visionary
leadership and strategic expertise, Mr. Kapoor has markedly influenced global markets, including Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas.
In his capacity at AstraZeneca, Mr. Kapoor serves as:

• Vice President of International Biopharmaceuticals and Frontier Markets, overseeing a vast and dynamic portfolio of products and initiatives.
• Chairman of AstraZeneca Vietnam steering the company’s strategic direction and fostering growth.
• A pivotal member in various international business forums and chambers, contributing to the development of international trade relations and advocacy.

Mr. Kapoor’s leadership has been instrumental in facilitating strategic alliances and overseeing the distribution of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccines across the international region, ensuring equitable access to life-saving treatments. This pivotal role earned him international recognition and prestigious awards for his contributions to public health and for strengthening international ties. In total, AstraZeneca distributed 3 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to the world, 86% (equivalent to 2.5 billion doses) of which were delivered to 105 countries in the company’s international region where Mr. Kapoor is the Vice President overseeing the vaccine business.

As a proponent of public-private partnerships, Mr. Kapoor has championed collaborations that have made substantial impacts in public health, particularly in the fight against non-communicable diseases and in driving forward sustainability initiatives. His forward-thinking approach continues to position AstraZeneca as a leader in global health and innovation

Mr. Le Quoc Vinh is Chairman & CEO of Le Group of Companies with 4 subsidiaries: Le Media, Le Bros, Le Digital and Creativa, which are recognized as leading publishing, media, branding, marketing, PR and event management companies in Vietnam.

Le Bros has been a member of Worldwide Partners, Inc. (WPI), a global network of independent marketing agencies since 2013. Le Media is a member of FIPP – the Federation of International Periodical Publishers since 2012. Mr. Vinh is recognized a professional journalist with expertise and experience in journalism and media business as well. Especially, he is the founder or reformer of various local newspapers and magazines in Vietnam including Dep (Beauty), TTVH & Dan Ong (Gentlemen), Doanh Nhan (Entrepreneur) magazine, and pioneer in franchising international titles into Vietnam like Autocar and Stuff. And he has successfully managed and led all these 5 titles to gain the number one position in their respective fields in Vietnam.

Mr. Vinh is also an expert in marketing and communication. He is seen as a public relations guru, and guest speaker and lecturer of public relations for the Academy of Journalism and Communications (AJC), University of Social Sciences and Humanity (USSH), and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT). He is the founder and chairman of Vietnam Creative Entrepreneurs’ Club (VCE Club), with more than 12,000 members. He is also the co-founder of Elite PR School, a public relations vocational training and practicing school, which was established early 2014. In 2015, he became Vice President of CSMO Vietnam – the Association of Chief Sales &
Marketing Officers, and founder of the annual forums of the marketing community in Vietnam – VSMCamp and CSMOSummit. In December 2015, Mr. Vinh was awarded an honorary doctorate by RMIT for his contribution to its graduate program of professional communication and to the communication and public relations industry in Vietnam.

He is the author of the hot-selling book entitle “Khủng hoảng không bắt đầu từ truyền thông” (Crises Do Not Start From the Media) in June 2024.

Nguyen Thuy Hanh has over 30 years of banking experience in Vietnam. Hanh leads the client coverage and product teams focused on driving the growth strategy for the bank’s clients, people, shareholders, and communities. Under her leadership, the bank provides the banking products and services to 3 client groups through various product lines including, but not limited to transaction banking, financial market, capital market, securities services, M&A advisory, rating advisory, and ESG etc.

She is also working closely with Vietnam government bodies, and market participants to implement the JETP and contribute to deliver the commitment of Vietnam in achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

Hanh has held various important positions in SCB, including Head of Financial Institutions – Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia (2010 – 2015); Deputy General Director – Head of International Corporate and Financial Institutions (2016 – 2017); Managing Director – Head of Commercial Banking (2018 – 2020); Managing Director – Head of Corporate and Investment Banking, Vietnam (2020 – 30/9/2024) and General Director & Head of Corporate and Investment Banking, Vietnam (1/10/2024 – Now).

Hanh holds a Master of Business Administration of Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management – Université Libre de Bruxelles.

Tony Dinh Duc Thang is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Stavian Group, a multinational industrial and technology company with a diverse portfolio of products and services. The company operates over 30 offices and 40 warehouses worldwide.

Mr. Tony Dinh has extensive experience in petrochemical technology and the food industry. Before founding Stavian Group, he worked for several European multinational corporations for many years. He graduated with a degree in Chemical Technology from Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology in Moscow, Russia, and also holds an MBA from the Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa in the USA.

In 2022, Mr. Tony Dinh received the “Master Entrepreneur” award at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA), presented by Enterprise Asia. He was also honored with the prestigious “2022 Red Star Awards,” recognizing him as one of the top 10 outstanding young entrepreneurs in Vietnam for his business achievements and contributions to the community.

Nirukt Sapru joined the Jardine Matheson Group in March 2023 and has served as the Country Chairman for Vietnam since April 2023. In this role, he oversees the group’s operations and strategic initiatives in Vietnam, leveraging his extensive banking and leadership experience. He is also a Global Advisor to Timo Digital Bank, supporting its growth in Vietnam’s digital banking sector.

Nirukt Sapru joined the Jardine Matheson Group in March 2023 and has served as the Country Chairman for Vietnam since April 2023. In this role, he oversees the group’s operations and strategic initiatives in Vietnam, leveraging his extensive banking and leadership experience. He is also a Global Advisor to Timo Digital Bank, supporting its growth in Vietnam’s digital banking sector.

Mr. Nguyen Huu Hieu is the co-founder and current CEO of FiinGroup, one of Vietnam’s leading provider of financial data, business information and analytics services. With over 25 years of experience, he has expertise in project development, operational efficiency enhancement, corporate governance, risk management systems, and business intelligence in both Vietnam and the United Kingdom. Before co-founding FiinGroup, he served as an Institutional Advisor at the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID), a Program Officer at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) – World Bank, and a Consulting Director at PwC Vietnam.

In 2023, he was elected as a Member of the Executive Committee, a Member of the Standing Committee, and Vice President of the Independent Members Association of the Vietnam Corporate Governance Institute (VNIDA) for the first term (2022-2027).

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the National Economics University.

Mr. Khong Huy Hung, Chairman of the Board of Directors at VNCS Global, is a well-recognized figure in Vietnam’s cybersecurity industry. With extensive training in both the United States and Europe, he has been a key player in the country’s information security sector for many years.

He currently serves as the Vice President of the Vietnam Information Security Association (VNISA) and Chairman of the VSAC Information Security Assessment and Evaluation Club under VNISA. In addition, he is the CEO of Vietnam Cyber Security Technology Joint Stock Company (VNCS), where he plays a crucial role in advancing cybersecurity solutions and strengthening Vietnam’s digital defense landscape.

With a deep expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and security assessments, Mr. Khong Huy Hung has been instrumental in shaping policies, training professionals, and driving technological advancements to enhance Vietnam’s cybersecurity capabilities.

Mr. Hao Tran currently serves as the CEO of Vietcetera Media, a digital media network that he co-founded in 2016, with a mission to bring Vietnam to the world, and the world to Vietnam.

Mr. Hao Tran has shared on trends in Vietnam and greater Southeast Asia including and not limited to venture capital, technology startups, food and beverage, tourism, retail and trade. His insights and projects have been featured on media outlets such as Monocle, CNBC, CNN, the Washington Post, the New York Times, the LA Times, and Bloomberg. Aside from Vietcetera, he advises a number of SMEs, family offices, and Fortune 500 companies seeking expertise in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, helping strategize key decisions including long-term growth, delivery models and business expansion.

He is also a moderator and speaker at global conferences, as well as a host to visiting international dignitaries and business leaders to Vietnam. A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, Mr. Hao’s career has led him to both coasts of the US, the UK, India and now Vietnam. Mr. Hao Tran is also an angel investor in technology startups in the US and Vietnam and F&B ventures in Vietnam.

With almost 20 years of professional experience at one of the Big4 and Mazars, Minh has developed into one of the leading advisors in Vietnam for foreign investors, with class leading skills particularly in investment, international trade, customs, international taxation, and transfer pricing. His projects include market entry and licensing services, multinational group transaction restructuring, M&A deal advisory and due diligence, tax compliance and advisory, transfer pricing review and documentation.

As Vice Chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham), and Executive Committee Member of the Central and Eastern European Chamber of Commerce (CEEC), he engages very deeply in supporting European companies doing business in Vietnam via various advocacy activities toward Vietnamese Government agencies, as well as promoting business cooperation between Vietnam and European countries as well as cooperation between Vietnamese and European businesses.

Minh is Vice Chairman of the Committee on reforming policies, under the Prime Minister’s Advisory Council on Administrative Procedure Reform, where he contributes his experience and opinions to improve the business environment of Vietnam.

Nguyen Chi Trung is the CEO & Managing Partner at Grant Thornton Vietnam Limited. With a 30-year career in the profession, he has extensive experience in providing auditing and consulting services to a wide range of clients, including private, public, listed, and multinational companies, as well as internationally funded projects. His expertise spans various industries such as manufacturing, services, IT, construction, real estate, hospitality, food and beverage, retail, and NGOs.

Trung is also a member of the Executive Board of the Vietnam Association of Certified Public Accountants (VACPA) and the Vietnam Independent Directors Association (VNIDA).

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the National Economic University and is a Certified Public Accountant. Trung is a Fellow member of CPA Australia (FCPA) and VACPA, and a qualified EQA/EMCC Coach at the Practitioner Level.

Tri-Mai Hoang is Airbus Chief Representative in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.

In this role, as the Airbus Chief Representative in Vietnam, Tri-Mai is responsible for representing Airbus in the country, leading One Voice, Governmental Affairs and Country integration (One Roof). She contributes to and implements the country strategy, as well as supports Airbus sales campaigns in Vietnam.

Tri-Mai reports to Anand Stanley, Airbus Head of Region Asia Pacific and Head of Sales Commercial Aircraft. Tri-Mai joined Airbus in 2021 on the back of 17 years’ experience in Vietnam leading Rolls-Royce’s operations as Country Head for Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and the Philippines.

Born in Hanoi, she has a degree in Business Economics from University of Reading, United Kingdom and has a Diploma of French Language and Civilization from Sorbonne University, Paris, France. She cares deeply about children, education and the environment and is an advocate for Sustainability and Gender Equality.

Warrick Cleine MBE has been based in Vietnam for 27 years and serves on the Asia Pacific Board and Global Council of KPMG.  He is the Chairman and CEO of KPMG in Vietnam and Cambodia, and Managing Partner of the firm’s Deals, Tax and Legal practice. KPMG is the leading professional services firm in Vietnam and Cambodia, with 62 partners and 2000 employees.  The Firm provides Audit, Tax, Legal, Deal Advisory and Management Consulting services from offices in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Danang and Phnom Penh.

In addition to his leadership role at KPMG, Cleine is an Adjunct Professor at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University Vietnam) and a Visiting Professor of Practice at the British University Vietnam (BUV). He is also the Chairman of the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam and the British Corporate Advocacy Council in Vietnam. Additionally, Cleine acts as an advisor to New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and an Honorary Advisor to the Asia New Zealand Foundation.

Recognized as one of Southeast Asia’s foremost corporate advisors, he is a sought-after speaker and writer on Asia-Pacific business, geopolitical, and economic affairs. Cleine brings extensive experience in advising governments and corporations on strategy, corporate governance, trade, taxation, and structuring.

On the occasion of the New Year 2025, Cleine was made an Ordinary Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) by King Charles III for services to British trade and investment in Vietnam.

Cleine is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand (CA) and is registered as a CPA in both Vietnam (VACPA) and Cambodia (KICPAA).

Benjamin Chiao, Ph.D (U of Michigan), joined the British University Vietnam in 2025 as a Professor of Practice and Special Advisor to the Vice Chancellor’s Office. He is an expert in innovation and globalization strategies, both in scholarly output and highly successful implementations. His views on world politics and technological trends have been highlighted in over a thousand commentaries in leading international media. His fields are Industrial Organizations, Political Economy of Technologies, and Biological Economics. Working with leading experts in each of these fields, he co-invented with Jeffrey Mackie-Mason information security mechanisms and open innovations used by several hundred million users. He is co-author of Nobel Laureate Jean Tirole which they published in the RAND J. of Economics. In recent years, he has been teaching as well as researching the brain and meditation, which has resulted in publications such as Lancet’s eBiomedicine with colleagues from Shanghai Jiaotong University and Southwestern University of Finance and Economics.

He is currently a Professor and Dean for Asia at the Paris School of Technology & Business of the largest private higher-education group in Europe. He is also co-Director of the Center for Chinese Entrepreneurship and Management Thoughts at the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, where he was voted by MBA students as Star Professor of its business school. He also teaches in his Alma Mater HKUST as an adjunct professor from time to time. Previously he worked at Peking University, New York University, and Paris School of Business and served as a board member of Brest Business School. He has helped bring universities to China such as the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong where he serves as Honorary Advisor. He is a highly experienced fund-raiser for universities raising historic donations for schools and departments. He is a founding donor of the University of Michigan China Scholarship which he had served as a special representative of the Vice-President Office of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

He was on the founding teams of incubators and banks which later became the most profitable ones in China. As the Academic Chair of the Shenzhen Artificial Intelligence Industry Association, he organizes the largest AI expo in the world annually as vice-chairman. He has consulted for leading firms, business chambers, and world-renowned institutions such as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

His roots are Teochew, a group of Chinese, especially prevalent in Southeast Asia. He served as Honorary Advisor to the Teochew cities and Vice Director of the International Teochew Youth Federation, which regularly brings in the world’s most successful Teochew businessmen to different cities for meetings and investments.

I left Vietnam to pursue my education in the UK in 2006 when I was 17 years old. Seven years later, I returned to Vietnam after spending two years in Torquay for my A-levels, three years at the University of Leeds for my undergraduate degree, and two years at the University of Birmingham for my master’s degree. My education focused specifically on Investment, Business, and Financial Economics. Since then, I have spent the last decade working with advisory firms and eventually joined a local corporation, leading their fundraising and M&A practice. For most of my career, I have been involved in investment-related work, from auditing to primary investment and M&A, serving clients across the Asia-Pacific region, Europe, and beyond. Born and raised in Hanoi, I spent a significant part of my career in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s financial hub. Throughout my life, I have had the privilege of being exposed to different cultures, both within Vietnam and globally. I grew up in the Northern community, worked closely with my Southern countrymen, served Japanese and Dutch investors, and lived with a local Devon family, among other experiences. I enjoy sports, movies, and engaging in friendly conversations with people from all walks of life.

Luke Crawford studied Law, History, and Politics at the University of Oxford before joining Goldman Sachs in London. There, he worked on a macro sales and trading desk, specialising in FX derivatives and hedge fund clients. In 2023, he relocated to Vietnam, where he has been active in the private equity space.

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) Australia
• Institute of Certified Management Accountants (CMA) Australia
• Vietnam Association of Certified Public Accountants (VACPA)
• Asia-Pacific IFRS Desk (EY)
• British Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (BritCham)

A dynamic and passionate HR leader, Hanh brings with her over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry with IHG Hotels & Resorts. As the HR Manager for New Hotels in Southeast Asia & Korea and the Interim Country HR Lead for Indochina & Korea, she plays a pivotal role in driving HR strategies for expansion while fostering a strong people-first culture. Hanh is deeply committed to unlocking the potential and developing local talents, empowering future hospitality professionals, and ensuring sustainable workforce growth in the region.

Annie Vu is the Co-founder & CEO of Tubudd, a travel-tech platform that connects travelers with local buddies. With a passion for adventure and human connections, she’s built a career around helping people explore the world. She brings 12 years of experience in Sales and Marketing across Vietnam and the UK, specializing in business development, branding, and customer engagement. Her journey has been shaped by resilience, adaptability, and a deep commitment to empowering local communities through travel.

Yen has over 20 years of experience in intellectual property. Her specialty in contentious and noncontentious IP matters has a focus on enforcement, protection, and commercialization of trademarks, patents, copyright, and domain names. Her expertise in IP stretches across multiple regions including Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. She also has extensive experience in advising clients in data protection and data privacy in Vietnam. Yen has worked with the Digital Committee of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam to contribute comments to the Ministry of Public Security on the draft decree of personal data protection. She also speaks at workshops on data protection and digital transformation in Vietnam and SEA organized by the World Economic Forum and Lexology. Yen advises leading multinational companies on optimizing their IP portfolios in Vietnam and has extensive experience in enforcing their rights in trademark appeals/oppositions, trademark litigation, patent disputes as well as domain name disputes at WIPO Arbitration Centre. She also handles dealing with media and entertainment law, licensing and franchising, trade secrets, and employment law in relation to intellectual property. Yen has notable publications in AsiaLaw & Practice, World Trademark Review, Vietnam Investment Review and Privacy Laws & Business. She has also co-authored the book “International Copyright Law” published by Globe Law and Business.

Vu Minh Hanh is the CEO of GameGeek, a central hub that passionately connects resources across all sectors within Vietnam’s game industry and its ecosystem. She is also the CEO of Replay Global Venture, a venture builder dedicated to scaling gaming startups by providing mentorship, funding access, and business development support. With 9 years of experience in the gaming industry, Hanh has been actively involved in business strategy, venture building, and ecosystem development. She also serves as Chief of Staff at VGDA (Vietnam Game Developers Association), where she plays a key role in industry advocacy, ecosystem development, and developer community support. As a strong advocate for women in games, she is committed to empowering the gaming industry, fostering innovation, and supporting emerging studios and entrepreneurs.

Thanh Nguyen, Partner at UHY Vietnam, holds an MBA from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, a Master of Applied Laws (Commerce & Taxation) from the University of Queensland, and an IFRS Certificate from ICAEW. As a Fellow of CPA Australia, he leads UHY Vietnam’s International Services Division since May 2014, providing solutions on market entry/exit, M&A, audit, tax, and compliance for clients in banking, energy, real estate, telecom, and IT. With 17 years at two Big 4 firms in Vietnam and Laos, including a secondment in Munich and two years at a Japanese bank in Vietnam, Thanh is respected for his expertise in tax, transfer pricing, and due diligence. He is a frequent speaker on investment and taxation in Vietnam, ASEAN, and Germany, a tutor for ICAEW’s taxation and law papers, and a lecturer on taxation, corporate governance, and global strategy for CPA Australia. Thanh has published on e-commerce taxation and contributed numerous articles to local media.

Dr. Tran Tien Hai, PhD in Optoelectronics from Bauman Moscow State Technical University (BMSTU), Russia (2010-2014, scholarship), also holds an eMBA from Foreign Trade University (2019-2021). With over 20 years in R&D, he specializes in AI, automation, and optoelectronics. Currently, he serves as Director of the Optoelectronic Systems Center at Viettel Aerospace Institute (since 2019), previously Deputy Director (2018-2019), Head of Optoelectronics Solution Division (2017-2018), and Infrared Technology Team Leader (2015-2017) at Viettel. He worked as an optoelectronic engineer at BMSTU (2010-2014) and taught at Le Quy Don Technical University (2009-2010). Dr. Hai is an internal teacher at Viettel Academy and a guest lecturer for the eMBA program at Foreign Trade University, focusing on digital transformation and leadership.

Thue Quist Thomasen, a Danish national, is the CEO of Decision Lab, a leading market research agency in Vietnam. With over 20 years of experience in marketing, research, and consulting, he has spent 14 years in Vietnam, where he co-founded Epinion and later expanded Decision Lab. An expert in brand building, consumer insights, and commercial strategy, Thue has driven data-driven success in sectors like Finance, F&B, and Education. He holds a degree in international business and politics from Copenhagen Business School and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Since returning to Vietnam in 2008, he has served as a board member of EuroCham for five years and played a key role in NordCham Vietnam for seven years, currently serving as its Chairman. Thue is a frequent speaker on branding, marketing, and economic development and a regular contributor to Vietnamese media.

Mr. Ha Huy Hoang is the Co-founder, Art Director, and Animation Supervisor at DeeDee Animation Studio. With a BFA in Animation from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, USA, he has been a driving force behind DeeDee’s success, shaping its projects with his expertise and vision. His collaborations with renowned studios such as Duncan Studio, Shin-ei Animation, and Six Point Harness further showcase his dedication to excellence. A career milestone was receiving the Golden Kite Award in 2019 for Broken Being: Prequel, recognized as the best animated short. Through his creativity and technical mastery, Hoang continues to elevate DeeDee’s reputation globally while inspiring the next generation of animators.

Joining LianLian Global in 2021 as Vietnam Country Director, Pham Xuan Tai has been leading the company’s growth strategy. Previously, he gained experience at Ernst & Young and global consulting firms while also engaging in various business ventures. Passionate about advancing Vietnam’s e-commerce industry, he continuously seeks to create new opportunities for sellers in the international market and empower young entrepreneurs to grasp trends and take charge in the global arena.