SCHOOL INDUSTRIAL ADVISORY BOARD The Advisory Panel will offer guidance on Faculty research and will help to establish priorities that are relevant to policy and practice, providing links for collaboration in research of interest to the key stakeholders and establishing partnerships in pursuit of research/training funding.
The Advisory Panel will facilitate further engagement with enterprise and government through visiting positions of practitioners and policy-makers for research and teaching, and through periods of attachment for faculty and students in companies and government departments.Meetings of the Board will be chaired by the Chief Academic Officer or Discipline Leads and managed by the Career Services and Industrial Relations Team of Student Engagement Department.
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 
Mr. Nguyen Canh Binh
CEO & Founder , Alpha Books
Mr. Le Thai Duong
Startup Ecosystem Development Specialist, Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST)
Ms. Nguyen Thu Trang
Head of Talent Management, Strategy and Organization Development, VP Bank
Ms. Michele Wee
CEO, Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam
Ms. Dang Thi Mai Trang
Country Head , ICAEW Vietnam
Mr. Nguyen Chi Trung
CEO and Managing Partner, Grant Thornton Vietnam
Mr. Nguyen Hai Minh
Partner in charge of Tax & Business Advisory Services, Mazars Vietnam
Ms. Ngo Thi Ngoc Lan
Regional Director, Navigos Group
Mr. Hoang Hai Au
Chairman & CEO, Hoanggia Media Group
Ms. Le Yen Linh
Associate Manager, Distribution Training & Development, Generali Vietnam
SCHOOL OF CREATIVE INDUSTRY 
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Trung
Managing Director , CAAY Creative Agency
Ms. Vu Ngoc Tram
Co-Founder , Manzi Art Space
Ms. Claire Driscoll
Co-Founder & Director, Work Room Four
Mr. Sebastiaan Weyler
Managing Director, RICE Creative
Ms. Le Tran Quynh Ngan
Alumna, British University Vietnam
SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES 
Mr. Nguyen Huu Trung
CEO & Founder, CyStack
Mr. Vu Minh Tri
Group CEO, Asim Group
Mr. Arthur Michoux
Gameloft Hanoi Studio Manager
Mr. Aurélien Palasse
Managing Director, Ubisoft
SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM 
Ms. Nguyen Thuy Duong
Former Vice president, Eviva tour Vietnam
Mr. Tran Gia Bach
Regional Manager, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar & Global Network Leader , Discova
Mr. Tran Trong Kien
Chairman & CEO, Thiên Minh Group
Ms. Duong Le
Area Learning and Development Manager, InterContinental Hanoi Westlake
Mr. Le Quoc Vinh
Chairman and CEO, Tập đoàn Truyền thông Lê
Ms. Ngo Van Hanh
Director of Human Resources, InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72
Ms. Nguyen Bao Linh
Erasmus Mundus Scholar - MSc in Tourism Development & Culture
Mr. Nguyen Canh Binh
CEO & Founder , Alpha BooksMr. Nguyen Canh Binh is a high-profile businessman and speaker who is known for his extraordinary public speaking skills, creativity and ability to think outside the box.
Alpha Books, the publishing company he founded in 2005, which is the biggest partner of Harvard Business Publishing in Vietnam, has become a household name for business, and personal development books. Binh also established and chaired 4 other book companies (Omega Plus, ETS, Gamma and Medinsights) and Tram Doc (Read Station) – a major communication company that is dedicated for the publishing industry in Vietnam.
Binh cares deeply about developing the next generation leaders. That’s why in 2019 he founded ABG Leadership Institute where young talents come together and realize their potential in ABG Young Leaders Program. He wrote his own book Born 1972 (‘Sinh nam 1972’) to tell the story of his entrepreneurial journey, life, friendship and childhood; and How the American constitution was made (‘Hien Phap My duoc lam ra nhu the nao?’). Binh is interested in American constitution, education and organizational management. He currently sits on the advisory board for British University Vietnam (BUV).
Mr. Nguyen Canh Binh is a high-profile businessman and speaker who is known for his extraordinary public speaking skills, creativity and ability to think outside the box.
Alpha Books, the publishing company he founded in 2005, which is the biggest partner of Harvard Business Publishing in Vietnam, has become a household name for business, and personal development books. Binh also established and chaired 4 other book companies (Omega Plus, ETS, Gamma and Medinsights) and Tram Doc (Read Station) – a major communication company that is dedicated for the publishing industry in Vietnam.
Binh cares deeply about developing the next generation leaders. That’s why in 2019 he founded ABG Leadership Institute where young talents come together and realize their potential in ABG Young Leaders Program. He wrote his own book Born 1972 (‘Sinh nam 1972’) to tell the story of his entrepreneurial journey, life, friendship and childhood; and How the American constitution was made (‘Hien Phap My duoc lam ra nhu the nao?’). Binh is interested in American constitution, education and organizational management. He currently sits on the advisory board for British University Vietnam (BUV).
Mr. Le Thai Duong
Startup Ecosystem Development Specialist, Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST)Mr Le Thai Duong is COO of Vietnam Startup Talent and Innovative Startup Ecosystem Development Expert of the Ministry of Science and Technology. He is the author of books specializing in entrepreneurship and behavioral science.
Graduated with an MBA in Finance from the University of London School of Business, UK, Mr Duong has expertise in consulting and training, developing marketing plans, financing and raising capital for startups. He is a professional consultant, program builder, judge, mentor, lecturer for many domestic and foreign startup programs: K-Start Grand Challenges, Shark Tank Vietnam, Korean Global ICT Portal, Kawai Startup, I-Startup, Co4Growth, Social Innovation Launch, etc. Duong is the co-founder and angel investor of many startups.
Mr Le Thai Duong is COO of Vietnam Startup Talent and Innovative Startup Ecosystem Development Expert of the Ministry of Science and Technology. He is the author of books specializing in entrepreneurship and behavioral science.
Graduated with an MBA in Finance from the University of London School of Business, UK, Mr Duong has expertise in consulting and training, developing marketing plans, financing and raising capital for startups. He is a professional consultant, program builder, judge, mentor, lecturer for many domestic and foreign startup programs: K-Start Grand Challenges, Shark Tank Vietnam, Korean Global ICT Portal, Kawai Startup, I-Startup, Co4Growth, Social Innovation Launch, etc. Duong is the co-founder and angel investor of many startups.
Ms. Nguyen Thu Trang
Head of Talent Management, Strategy and Organization Development, VP BankMs. Nguyen Thu Trang is the Head of Talent Management, Strategy and Organization Development, HR Division at VPBank – Vietnam’s top private bank.
Trang is a graduate in International Development in Japan and has over 20 years working experience in development, education, high tech, and banking industries. She has spent a substantial amount of time in her career working to connect industries with universities and students through various collaborations programs. It is part of her job and personal interest to continue sharing the experience, the best practices in industries and academy collaboration with an aim to help students become ever more work-ready and programs to be more and more robust and relevant.
Ms. Nguyen Thu Trang is the Head of Talent Management, Strategy and Organization Development, HR Division at VPBank – Vietnam’s top private bank.
Trang is a graduate in International Development in Japan and has over 20 years working experience in development, education, high tech, and banking industries. She has spent a substantial amount of time in her career working to connect industries with universities and students through various collaborations programs. It is part of her job and personal interest to continue sharing the experience, the best practices in industries and academy collaboration with an aim to help students become ever more work-ready and programs to be more and more robust and relevant.
Ms. Michele Wee
CEO, Standard Chartered Bank VietnamMichele Wee Sung San was appointed CEO, Standard Chartered Bank (Vietnam) Ltd on 01 February 2021. She successfully led the bank through an unprecedentedly challenging year due to the profound impact of the 4th wave of COVID-19 in the country. The franchise recorded a solid financial year, its branding is on an upswing and its people are placed on a strong development agenda.
Michele’s journey with Standard Chartered Bank started in 2011 when she joined Standard Chartered Bank Singapore as Managing Director, Global Head of eCommerce Sales. Moving on to her next expanded role, Michele was Head of Financial Markets – Singapore, Australia and Brunei, taking charge of the Financial Markets business for these 3 markets, alongside delivering the marketing governance, regulatory relationships as aligned with the Global Strategy and Country Strategy. She successfully implemented the mandate to enable organizational change and built a long term, more sustainable and forward-looking financial markets business.
Prior to Standard Chartered Bank, Michele assumed key senior Financial Markets roles with Deutsche Bank, Bloomberg LP and Astley and Pearce in Singapore from 2001 to 2011. She acquired 27 years of Global Markets experience, thriving on her strengths of strategic solutioning for business problems, managing teams and executing complex projects across business functions.
Michele is a big advocate for Diversity and Inclusion, saying “Diversity is a fact. Inclusion is a choice”, and “Gender should not be the barrier of development”.
As a CEO, Michele describes herself as a “servant leader” and a strong supporter of Coaching. She sees the success in individuals, teams and in organizational delivery as encouragement to keep her going, and the best way to share passion and energy is by doing and leading by example.
Michele Wee Sung San was appointed CEO, Standard Chartered Bank (Vietnam) Ltd on 01 February 2021. She successfully led the bank through an unprecedentedly challenging year due to the profound impact of the 4th wave of COVID-19 in the country. The franchise recorded a solid financial year, its branding is on an upswing and its people are placed on a strong development agenda.
Michele’s journey with Standard Chartered Bank started in 2011 when she joined Standard Chartered Bank Singapore as Managing Director, Global Head of eCommerce Sales. Moving on to her next expanded role, Michele was Head of Financial Markets – Singapore, Australia and Brunei, taking charge of the Financial Markets business for these 3 markets, alongside delivering the marketing governance, regulatory relationships as aligned with the Global Strategy and Country Strategy. She successfully implemented the mandate to enable organizational change and built a long term, more sustainable and forward-looking financial markets business.
Prior to Standard Chartered Bank, Michele assumed key senior Financial Markets roles with Deutsche Bank, Bloomberg LP and Astley and Pearce in Singapore from 2001 to 2011. She acquired 27 years of Global Markets experience, thriving on her strengths of strategic solutioning for business problems, managing teams and executing complex projects across business functions.
Michele is a big advocate for Diversity and Inclusion, saying “Diversity is a fact. Inclusion is a choice”, and “Gender should not be the barrier of development”.
As a CEO, Michele describes herself as a “servant leader” and a strong supporter of Coaching. She sees the success in individuals, teams and in organizational delivery as encouragement to keep her going, and the best way to share passion and energy is by doing and leading by example.
Ms. Dang Thi Mai Trang
Country Head , ICAEW VietnamMs Dang Thi Mai Trang has Finance and Accounting background with the Masters in Banking and Finance from Academy of Finance in Vietnam in 2005. Before joining ICAEW in 2014 as the Head of Vietnam, Trang worked with an international professional body in charge of managing Hanoi Office. She also worked with Ministry of Finance, State Treasury, Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) since 1999 after graduated.
Trang has good relationships and lots of experience in dealing with the Vietnam government authorities and other stake holders like the National Assembly, Ministry of Finance, National Financial Supervisory Committee, Ministry of Education and Training, State Audit of Vietnam, other local bodies like Vietnam Association of Accountants and Auditors (VAA), Vietnam Association of Certified Public Accountants (VACPA). She also has good connection with many employers and universities with different levels in Vietnam.
Ms Dang Thi Mai Trang has Finance and Accounting background with the Masters in Banking and Finance from Academy of Finance in Vietnam in 2005. Before joining ICAEW in 2014 as the Head of Vietnam, Trang worked with an international professional body in charge of managing Hanoi Office. She also worked with Ministry of Finance, State Treasury, Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) since 1999 after graduated.
Trang has good relationships and lots of experience in dealing with the Vietnam government authorities and other stake holders like the National Assembly, Ministry of Finance, National Financial Supervisory Committee, Ministry of Education and Training, State Audit of Vietnam, other local bodies like Vietnam Association of Accountants and Auditors (VAA), Vietnam Association of Certified Public Accountants (VACPA). She also has good connection with many employers and universities with different levels in Vietnam.
Mr. Nguyen Chi Trung
CEO and Managing Partner, Grant Thornton VietnamNguyen Chi Trung is currently the CEO & Managing Partner of Grant Thornton Vietnam Limited. Prior to Grant Thornton, he has also served as the CEO & Managing Partner of Nexia ACPA Auditing & Consulting. Trung has been working in the auditing and consulting profession for 28 years.
He has broad experience in providing auditing and consulting services to a wide range of clients including private, public, listed and multinational companies and corporations and internationally funded projects. He has a wide industry experience such as manufacturing, services, IT, construction, real estate, hospitality, food and beverage, retail, banking, NGOs.
Trung is also a member of the Executive Board of Vietnam Association of Certified Public Accountants (“VACPA”) and having served in this role for 16 years.
Trung earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the National Economic University. He holds the Certified Public Accountant qualification. Trung is a fellow member of CPA Australia (“FCPA”) and is also a fellow member of VACPA.
Nguyen Chi Trung is currently the CEO & Managing Partner of Grant Thornton Vietnam Limited. Prior to Grant Thornton, he has also served as the CEO & Managing Partner of Nexia ACPA Auditing & Consulting. Trung has been working in the auditing and consulting profession for 28 years.
He has broad experience in providing auditing and consulting services to a wide range of clients including private, public, listed and multinational companies and corporations and internationally funded projects. He has a wide industry experience such as manufacturing, services, IT, construction, real estate, hospitality, food and beverage, retail, banking, NGOs.
Trung is also a member of the Executive Board of Vietnam Association of Certified Public Accountants (“VACPA”) and having served in this role for 16 years.
Trung earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the National Economic University. He holds the Certified Public Accountant qualification. Trung is a fellow member of CPA Australia (“FCPA”) and is also a fellow member of VACPA.
Mr. Nguyen Hai Minh
Partner in charge of Tax & Business Advisory Services, Mazars VietnamWith 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 a member of the Prime Minister’s Advisory Council on Administrative Procedure Reform, where he contributes his experience and opinions to improve the business environment of Vietnam.
Partner/Head of Advisory Services, Mazars in Vietnam
Vice Chairman, European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham)
Member of the Prime Minister’s Advisory Council on Administrative Procedure Reform (ACAPR)
Executive Board member, Central and Eastern European Chamber of Commerce (CEEC)
Executive Board member, European – Vietnamese Business Council (EVBC)
Arbitrator, Vietnam International Arbitration Center (VIAC)
Qualifications
CPA Australia
Bachelor Degree in Auditing-Accounting (Vietnam)
Bachelor Degree in Law (Vietnam)
Master Degree in Business Administration (US)
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 a member of the Prime Minister’s Advisory Council on Administrative Procedure Reform, where he contributes his experience and opinions to improve the business environment of Vietnam.
Partner/Head of Advisory Services, Mazars in Vietnam
Vice Chairman, European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham)
Member of the Prime Minister’s Advisory Council on Administrative Procedure Reform (ACAPR)
Executive Board member, Central and Eastern European Chamber of Commerce (CEEC)
Executive Board member, European – Vietnamese Business Council (EVBC)
Arbitrator, Vietnam International Arbitration Center (VIAC)
Qualifications
CPA Australia
Bachelor Degree in Auditing-Accounting (Vietnam)
Bachelor Degree in Law (Vietnam)
Master Degree in Business Administration (US)
Ms. Ngo Thi Ngoc Lan
Regional Director, Navigos GroupMs Ngo Thi Ngoc Lan has spent more than 10 years working for Navigos Search where she successfully gained new businesses with multinational and local conglomerates, established and developed a big team of professional and well-trained consultants, and contributed to creating a flourishing working culture for everyone in the organization.
As a Regional Director of Navigos Search, Lan is responsible for leading a team of of 80 people including Associate Directors, Managers & Leaders and Recruitment Consultants to assist a variety of key clients, such as multinational banks, securities, insurance, audit firms, manufacturing, trading, FMCG, NGO, Pharma & Medical devices and large-scaled local corporations in Vietnam in hiring talents from mid to executive levels across a wide range of functions in Professional and Financial sectors. Together with her teams, she represents clients to identify and attract the best talents, provides HR solutions to support them delivering their business objectives. With a desire to provide more recruitment solutions for our clients, she builtds a new business model for Navigos and successfully leading the RPO Team with 2 Team Leaders and 10 Team Members.
With an extensive background in the field, she is renowned for professional networks. She has an ability to build trust with high-level candidates by providing helpful insights and career advice that can bridge the gap between them and potential employers. Throughout her career, Lan has successfully delivered hundreds of C-level and directorial level placements. I
Furthermore, she always seeks opportunities to transfer her knowledge and passion about recruitment and leadership to her colleagues and young students through internal and external training, and workshops. Prior to being a member of Navigos Group, she has 7 years working in HR & Admin field for foreign companies & iNGO.
Ms Ngo Thi Ngoc Lan has spent more than 10 years working for Navigos Search where she successfully gained new businesses with multinational and local conglomerates, established and developed a big team of professional and well-trained consultants, and contributed to creating a flourishing working culture for everyone in the organization.
As a Regional Director of Navigos Search, Lan is responsible for leading a team of of 80 people including Associate Directors, Managers & Leaders and Recruitment Consultants to assist a variety of key clients, such as multinational banks, securities, insurance, audit firms, manufacturing, trading, FMCG, NGO, Pharma & Medical devices and large-scaled local corporations in Vietnam in hiring talents from mid to executive levels across a wide range of functions in Professional and Financial sectors. Together with her teams, she represents clients to identify and attract the best talents, provides HR solutions to support them delivering their business objectives. With a desire to provide more recruitment solutions for our clients, she builtds a new business model for Navigos and successfully leading the RPO Team with 2 Team Leaders and 10 Team Members.
With an extensive background in the field, she is renowned for professional networks. She has an ability to build trust with high-level candidates by providing helpful insights and career advice that can bridge the gap between them and potential employers. Throughout her career, Lan has successfully delivered hundreds of C-level and directorial level placements. I
Furthermore, she always seeks opportunities to transfer her knowledge and passion about recruitment and leadership to her colleagues and young students through internal and external training, and workshops. Prior to being a member of Navigos Group, she has 7 years working in HR & Admin field for foreign companies & iNGO.
Mr. Hoang Hai Au
Chairman & CEO, Hoanggia Media GroupMr Hoang Hai Au has over 30 years commitment to the business community and market in Vietnam. He is the pioneer in bringing market solutions in 1996. He has been an Executive Committee Member of Vietnam Marketing Association since 2015 and Chairman of the CEO Club – Key To Success, sponsored and led by VTV and VCCI.
Hoang Hai Au graduated in Electrical and Automation from Odesa Naval School (former Soviet Union) in 1980 and in International Relations – Hanoi Law University in 1986. After that, he worked at the Ministry of Foreign Trade (now Ministry of Industry and Trade).
During 1989 – 1996, Mr Hoang Hai Au participated in the restoration of the European export market, established an anonymous company, worked at the Vietnam Trade Office in the Republic of Poland. In 1996, he returned to Vietnam to establish Hoang Gia Vietnam Market Solution Company, now Hoanggia Media Group. From 2005 until now, Mr Hai Au is the director of developing programme formats and the CEO Key to Success (‘CEO Chia khoa thanh cong’) Show of VTV1, Vietnam Television, the national television broadcaster of Vietnam.
After over 26 years of contribution in Vietnam, as a strategic consultant, he has left his mark through many market solution programs that have brought great success to many large enterprises and brands, such as Honda, LG, Hoa Phat, Hanoi Beer, May 10, Vietnam Paper Corporation VPC, Watersilk, Mamamy…
Mr Hoang Hai Au was awarded the Medal ‘45 Years for Vietnam Television’s Development’ in 2017 by VTV and the Medal ‘For The Vietnamese Enterprises’ Development’ in 2019 by the VCCI.
Mr Hoang Hai Au has over 30 years commitment to the business community and market in Vietnam. He is the pioneer in bringing market solutions in 1996. He has been an Executive Committee Member of Vietnam Marketing Association since 2015 and Chairman of the CEO Club – Key To Success, sponsored and led by VTV and VCCI.
Hoang Hai Au graduated in Electrical and Automation from Odesa Naval School (former Soviet Union) in 1980 and in International Relations – Hanoi Law University in 1986. After that, he worked at the Ministry of Foreign Trade (now Ministry of Industry and Trade).
During 1989 – 1996, Mr Hoang Hai Au participated in the restoration of the European export market, established an anonymous company, worked at the Vietnam Trade Office in the Republic of Poland. In 1996, he returned to Vietnam to establish Hoang Gia Vietnam Market Solution Company, now Hoanggia Media Group. From 2005 until now, Mr Hai Au is the director of developing programme formats and the CEO Key to Success (‘CEO Chia khoa thanh cong’) Show of VTV1, Vietnam Television, the national television broadcaster of Vietnam.
After over 26 years of contribution in Vietnam, as a strategic consultant, he has left his mark through many market solution programs that have brought great success to many large enterprises and brands, such as Honda, LG, Hoa Phat, Hanoi Beer, May 10, Vietnam Paper Corporation VPC, Watersilk, Mamamy…
Mr Hoang Hai Au was awarded the Medal ‘45 Years for Vietnam Television’s Development’ in 2017 by VTV and the Medal ‘For The Vietnamese Enterprises’ Development’ in 2019 by the VCCI.
Ms. Le Yen Linh
Associate Manager, Distribution Training & Development, Generali VietnamMs Le Yen Linh was the winner of the HRH Prince Andrew – Duke of York Scholarship is British University Vietnam’s most prestigious scholarship, offered annually to 04 outstanding individuals nationwide in 2016.
Linh was an excellent student in her academic performance and gained outstanding extra-curricular achievements, such as Dean’s Certificates for Academic Merit for 5 consecutive semesters 2016 – 2019, Dean’s Certificate for Outstanding Contribution to the University and Wider Community Spring 2017, AmCham Scholarship 2018 Winner, ICAEW 100 – Top 7 Southest Asia – Top 1 Vietnam, CEO For One Month – Top 9 Vietnam, and President of BUV Dance Club, and finally graduated as the valedictorian of BUV’s Class of 2019.
After graduation, Linh started her career as a Management Trainee with Generali Vietnam and now working on becoming an expert in the Learning & Development Field.
Ms Le Yen Linh was the winner of the HRH Prince Andrew – Duke of York Scholarship is British University Vietnam’s most prestigious scholarship, offered annually to 04 outstanding individuals nationwide in 2016.
Linh was an excellent student in her academic performance and gained outstanding extra-curricular achievements, such as Dean’s Certificates for Academic Merit for 5 consecutive semesters 2016 – 2019, Dean’s Certificate for Outstanding Contribution to the University and Wider Community Spring 2017, AmCham Scholarship 2018 Winner, ICAEW 100 – Top 7 Southest Asia – Top 1 Vietnam, CEO For One Month – Top 9 Vietnam, and President of BUV Dance Club, and finally graduated as the valedictorian of BUV’s Class of 2019.
After graduation, Linh started her career as a Management Trainee with Generali Vietnam and now working on becoming an expert in the Learning & Development Field.
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Trung
Managing Director , CAAY Creative AgencyMr Nguyen Thanh Trung, CEO of CAAY Creative Agency, has nearly 20 years of experience in the creative industry, with high expertise and knowledge in multiple fields including Branding, Communication, and Project Management.
After graduating as The Valedictorian in Graphic Design of Class 2006, Mr Trung held various creative positions at organisations such as Galaxy Creative, INCA Media, and InterContinental Hanoi Westlake. He won first prize in the Asia-Pacific Design Competition by IHG Group.
In 2016, Mr Trung founded CAAY Creative Agency, a long-term strategic partner in design and communication of over 50 brands, including Vingroup, VinFast, MobiFone, MB Bank, and ParkCity Hanoi…
Mr Nguyen Thanh Trung, CEO of CAAY Creative Agency, has nearly 20 years of experience in the creative industry, with high expertise and knowledge in multiple fields including Branding, Communication, and Project Management.
After graduating as The Valedictorian in Graphic Design of Class 2006, Mr Trung held various creative positions at organisations such as Galaxy Creative, INCA Media, and InterContinental Hanoi Westlake. He won first prize in the Asia-Pacific Design Competition by IHG Group.
In 2016, Mr Trung founded CAAY Creative Agency, a long-term strategic partner in design and communication of over 50 brands, including Vingroup, VinFast, MobiFone, MB Bank, and ParkCity Hanoi…
Ms. Vu Ngoc Tram
Co-Founder , Manzi Art SpaceTram Vu is a senior Hanoi-based art manager and cultural activist. She managed the art and cultural program for British Council Vietnam for 9 years, during which time she implemented innovative concepts and organized national and international events which substantially enriched the cultural landscape of Hanoi. Tram is well connected to the art and literature scene in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and has worked with writers and artists across different generations.
In 2012, together with Bill Nguyen and Giang Dang, Tram founded Manzi – an independent contemporary art space in Hanoi. Acting as a multi-functional art space, Manzi supports local artists and promotes international collaborations through its art programme which includes visual art exhibitions, concerts, film screenings, and debates on social, historical and political issues of Vietnam today.
Tram Vu is a senior Hanoi-based art manager and cultural activist. She managed the art and cultural program for British Council Vietnam for 9 years, during which time she implemented innovative concepts and organized national and international events which substantially enriched the cultural landscape of Hanoi. Tram is well connected to the art and literature scene in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and has worked with writers and artists across different generations.
In 2012, together with Bill Nguyen and Giang Dang, Tram founded Manzi – an independent contemporary art space in Hanoi. Acting as a multi-functional art space, Manzi supports local artists and promotes international collaborations through its art programme which includes visual art exhibitions, concerts, film screenings, and debates on social, historical and political issues of Vietnam today.
Ms. Claire Driscoll
Co-Founder & Director, Work Room FourClaire Driscoll is a Professional Arts Practitioner and designer based in Hanoi. Since 2013 she has been working alongside Vietnamese artists and designers as a curator and artistic director through her art and design studio/gallery Work Room Four.
Work Room Four was founded to link together three vital creative components in a singular space. Art, design, and education form the core elements of the organisation’s operational activities. Claire created a unique business model to act as its own self-funding economic ecosystem. Income from the multidisciplinary design studio funds independent exhibitions for artists in an unfunded landscape. Educational programming, workshops and skill-sharing training help to bridge gaps in creative education.
Claire has worked hard to become an integral part of the Vietnamese creative landscape and has contributed to a wide variety of diverse projects which champion Vietnamese art and design locally and internationally. Notable projects include co-founding Vietnam’s first and only affordable Art Fair with Manzi Art Space in 2015, curating the Vietnam Pavilion at the London Design Biennale 2018, branding and product design for Vietnam’s first Gin – Song Cai Distillery and – incidentally re-branding and creating BUV’s identity in alignment with their expansion and move to EcoPark.
A designer and artist herself, Claire’s approach is to look for innovative ways to solve art and design problems, communicate ideas and connect with her community; incorporating an empathetic design approach in all aspects of her work.
From exhibition concept design, curation and organisation, to academic research, branding and product development she has an informed and unrivalled view of the creative economies and infrastructure of the art and design communities in Vietnam.
Claire Driscoll is a Professional Arts Practitioner and designer based in Hanoi. Since 2013 she has been working alongside Vietnamese artists and designers as a curator and artistic director through her art and design studio/gallery Work Room Four.
Work Room Four was founded to link together three vital creative components in a singular space. Art, design, and education form the core elements of the organisation’s operational activities. Claire created a unique business model to act as its own self-funding economic ecosystem. Income from the multidisciplinary design studio funds independent exhibitions for artists in an unfunded landscape. Educational programming, workshops and skill-sharing training help to bridge gaps in creative education.
Claire has worked hard to become an integral part of the Vietnamese creative landscape and has contributed to a wide variety of diverse projects which champion Vietnamese art and design locally and internationally. Notable projects include co-founding Vietnam’s first and only affordable Art Fair with Manzi Art Space in 2015, curating the Vietnam Pavilion at the London Design Biennale 2018, branding and product design for Vietnam’s first Gin – Song Cai Distillery and – incidentally re-branding and creating BUV’s identity in alignment with their expansion and move to EcoPark.
A designer and artist herself, Claire’s approach is to look for innovative ways to solve art and design problems, communicate ideas and connect with her community; incorporating an empathetic design approach in all aspects of her work.
From exhibition concept design, curation and organisation, to academic research, branding and product development she has an informed and unrivalled view of the creative economies and infrastructure of the art and design communities in Vietnam.
Mr. Sebastiaan Weyler
Managing Director, RICE CreativeSebastiaan Weyler started his career as a Flash developer in 2004, a time where many brands engaged with their audience through online games and immersive digital experiences. In 2006 he started as Digital Director at Happiness Brussels (Belgium), to oversee the digital production of their creative concepts. In 2008 this led Sebastiaan to Vietnam, where he founded together with Happiness Brussels a digital production company, BLISS interactive, which he successfully managed until 2014.
Sebastiaan then briefly returned to Belgium as a strategic and creative consultant for European advertising companies, before returning to Vietnam. After a quick stop at his previous company, he quickly joined the branding studio rice, initially as a Creative Director, then as managing director and eventually in the role of COO. He bonded with rice over a shared vision: the power of strategic and creative thinking to help brands make a powerful, positive impact.
Sebastiaan attended college for Graphic Design, yet he quickly got the opportunity to proof prove himself in the real world. He left college before getting his degree, to successfully pursue a career in the creative industry. Many would call this self-taught, but it’s not. Sebastiaan has learned most, if not all, from the amazing mentors he came across throughout his career.
Aware of the importance of good leadership and the impact it has on people, he inherited this coaching-leadership in his own management style to empower people, from interns to directors, to reach their full potential.
This is why Sebastiaan joined the BUV team. To share all the wisdom he gained from other people who took the time to teach him.
Sebastiaan Weyler started his career as a Flash developer in 2004, a time where many brands engaged with their audience through online games and immersive digital experiences. In 2006 he started as Digital Director at Happiness Brussels (Belgium), to oversee the digital production of their creative concepts. In 2008 this led Sebastiaan to Vietnam, where he founded together with Happiness Brussels a digital production company, BLISS interactive, which he successfully managed until 2014.
Sebastiaan then briefly returned to Belgium as a strategic and creative consultant for European advertising companies, before returning to Vietnam. After a quick stop at his previous company, he quickly joined the branding studio rice, initially as a Creative Director, then as managing director and eventually in the role of COO. He bonded with rice over a shared vision: the power of strategic and creative thinking to help brands make a powerful, positive impact.
Sebastiaan attended college for Graphic Design, yet he quickly got the opportunity to proof prove himself in the real world. He left college before getting his degree, to successfully pursue a career in the creative industry. Many would call this self-taught, but it’s not. Sebastiaan has learned most, if not all, from the amazing mentors he came across throughout his career.
Aware of the importance of good leadership and the impact it has on people, he inherited this coaching-leadership in his own management style to empower people, from interns to directors, to reach their full potential.
This is why Sebastiaan joined the BUV team. To share all the wisdom he gained from other people who took the time to teach him.
Ms. Le Tran Quynh Ngan
Alumna, British University VietnamNgan Le is a BUV graduate from the BA Hons Contemporary Creative Practice Programme, specialised in Graphic Design. Over the years, Le has enjoyed visiting galleries and exploring sites in her travels in the U.S., Europe and Asia. This travel broadened her interests and came together in her degree final project that involved an exploration of reluctant feminist art and a formal exhibition design. Le has experience working at Manzi, a local art gallery, and working with a professional design agency post graduate. Currently, she is exploring the art and design scene as a freelance designer and illustrator. Le is excited to embrace her creative side as she builds her career.
Ngan Le is a BUV graduate from the BA Hons Contemporary Creative Practice Programme, specialised in Graphic Design. Over the years, Le has enjoyed visiting galleries and exploring sites in her travels in the U.S., Europe and Asia. This travel broadened her interests and came together in her degree final project that involved an exploration of reluctant feminist art and a formal exhibition design. Le has experience working at Manzi, a local art gallery, and working with a professional design agency post graduate. Currently, she is exploring the art and design scene as a freelance designer and illustrator. Le is excited to embrace her creative side as she builds her career.
Mr. Nguyen Huu Trung
CEO & Founder, CyStackTrung Nguyen, Founder & CEO of CyStack, is a luminary in Vietnam’s cybersecurity landscape. CyStack, a renowned cybersecurity innovator, leads the charge with pioneering initiatives such as WhiteHub, Vietnam’s largest bug bounty platform, and Locker, the nation’s first password and secrets manager. Under Trung’s leadership, CyStack also provides top-tier security services, ensuring comprehensive protection in an ever-evolving threat landscape. The company’s contributions to the cybersecurity industry have earned it numerous prestigious awards and recognitions.
With over a decade of experience in cybersecurity, Trung Nguyen is a trusted expert specializing in app exploitation and cloud security. He has gained acclaim as a white-hat hacker in the Hall of Fame, uncovering critical vulnerabilities in the products of global tech giants such as Microsoft, IBM, Daimler, HP, and Deloitte. Beyond his role as a security strategist, Trung actively contributes to renowned open-source projects, enhancing global cybersecurity efforts.
As one of Vietnam’s foremost researchers in the field, Trung Nguyen also serves as a senior security strategy consultant and digital forensic expert for major corporations. His extensive expertise is highlighted by his regular participation as a keynote speaker at respected cybersecurity conferences.
Trung Nguyen, Founder & CEO of CyStack, is a luminary in Vietnam’s cybersecurity landscape. CyStack, a renowned cybersecurity innovator, leads the charge with pioneering initiatives such as WhiteHub, Vietnam’s largest bug bounty platform, and Locker, the nation’s first password and secrets manager. Under Trung’s leadership, CyStack also provides top-tier security services, ensuring comprehensive protection in an ever-evolving threat landscape. The company’s contributions to the cybersecurity industry have earned it numerous prestigious awards and recognitions.
With over a decade of experience in cybersecurity, Trung Nguyen is a trusted expert specializing in app exploitation and cloud security. He has gained acclaim as a white-hat hacker in the Hall of Fame, uncovering critical vulnerabilities in the products of global tech giants such as Microsoft, IBM, Daimler, HP, and Deloitte. Beyond his role as a security strategist, Trung actively contributes to renowned open-source projects, enhancing global cybersecurity efforts.
As one of Vietnam’s foremost researchers in the field, Trung Nguyen also serves as a senior security strategy consultant and digital forensic expert for major corporations. His extensive expertise is highlighted by his regular participation as a keynote speaker at respected cybersecurity conferences.
Mr. Vu Minh Tri
Group CEO, Asim GroupMr Vu Minh Tri has extensive business management experience in a number of multi-national corporations, has a deep understanding of the technology industry with significant contributions during over 20 years of his careers.
CEO of ASIM Group: Aug 2021 – present
Operates in following areas – Telecom, Fintech, Television
Mission “Deliver the best people’s life experience through strategic implementation of technology”
Co-Founder and VP of IOTLink –Ownership of VN 4D Map Platform
Co-Founder of Bizverse
CEO of VNG Cloud – 2018-2021
VNG CLOUD is one of the 4 Vietnam National Cloud Champions announced by MIC in May 2020
The only cloud in Vietnam has ownership of cloud stack technology and DC infrastructure
Chairman of Vietnam Cloud and Data Center Club (VNCDC) – 2019 – 2021
Vice Chairman of Vietnam Internet Association (VIA) – 2020 – 2021
13+ years as CEO of International Leading Technology Firms:
Microsoft – Vietnam &Emerging Markets
Qualcomm International -Indochina& Thailand
Yahoo! Indochina
Sony Ericsson Indochina
3 times Ironman since 2017 – Swim 2km, Bike 90 km and Run 21 km
Mr Vu Minh Tri has extensive business management experience in a number of multi-national corporations, has a deep understanding of the technology industry with significant contributions during over 20 years of his careers.
CEO of ASIM Group: Aug 2021 – present
Operates in following areas – Telecom, Fintech, Television
Mission “Deliver the best people’s life experience through strategic implementation of technology”
Co-Founder and VP of IOTLink –Ownership of VN 4D Map Platform
Co-Founder of Bizverse
CEO of VNG Cloud – 2018-2021
VNG CLOUD is one of the 4 Vietnam National Cloud Champions announced by MIC in May 2020
The only cloud in Vietnam has ownership of cloud stack technology and DC infrastructure
Chairman of Vietnam Cloud and Data Center Club (VNCDC) – 2019 – 2021
Vice Chairman of Vietnam Internet Association (VIA) – 2020 – 2021
13+ years as CEO of International Leading Technology Firms:
Microsoft – Vietnam &Emerging Markets
Qualcomm International -Indochina& Thailand
Yahoo! Indochina
Sony Ericsson Indochina
3 times Ironman since 2017 – Swim 2km, Bike 90 km and Run 21 km
Mr. Arthur Michoux
Gameloft Hanoi Studio ManagerArthur Michoux is the Head of Studio at Gameloft Hanoi.
After graduating in Multimedia Project Management and working as Associate Producer for Planet Nemo Interactive in Paris, Arthur joined Gameloft in 2012. He has since then gained 11 years of experience leading teams to create and publish games for everyone.
Arthur Michoux is the Head of Studio at Gameloft Hanoi.
After graduating in Multimedia Project Management and working as Associate Producer for Planet Nemo Interactive in Paris, Arthur joined Gameloft in 2012. He has since then gained 11 years of experience leading teams to create and publish games for everyone.
Mr. Aurélien Palasse
Managing Director, UbisoftSince he joined Ubisoft 8+ years ago, Aurélien has filled different positions at Shanghai studio, merging his passion for videogames and Asia.
Aurélien started in 2011 as Director of Business & Marketing taking on successfully defining and leading the business marketing strategy of the games developed/co-developed at Ubisoft Shanghai to maximize their market potential. He worked on some major Ubisoft franchises including, Far Cry 3, Splinter Cell Blacklist, Trials Evolution and lead the launch of the free-to-play game Tom Clancy’s End War Online.
On the lookout of new exciting challenges, Aurelien joined the Ubisoft mobile HQ team in 2014 as Head of Publishing Greater China. Since then, he has run the Sales & Marketing of the Group’s mobile portfolio in the region, working closely with Ubisoft mobile studios across the globe to address the specific needs of these markets. In 2018, his responsibilities on Publishing in Greater China got extended to the console & PC catalogue.
After actively contributing to grow the Ubisoft mobile business in China and supporting the Group’s brands penetration in the country, Aurelien, faithful to its entrepreneurial mindset is up on new responsibilities.
Over one thousand and three hundred miles away from Shanghai, Aurélien holds now the position of Studio Director of the freshly opened studio Ubisoft Da Nang in Vietnam. Believing in the strengths of the social interactions provided in social games, Aurélien concentrates the studio efforts in developing Instant Games for social platforms and will certainly work on other unannounced mobile projects.
Since he joined Ubisoft 8+ years ago, Aurélien has filled different positions at Shanghai studio, merging his passion for videogames and Asia.
Aurélien started in 2011 as Director of Business & Marketing taking on successfully defining and leading the business marketing strategy of the games developed/co-developed at Ubisoft Shanghai to maximize their market potential. He worked on some major Ubisoft franchises including, Far Cry 3, Splinter Cell Blacklist, Trials Evolution and lead the launch of the free-to-play game Tom Clancy’s End War Online.
On the lookout of new exciting challenges, Aurelien joined the Ubisoft mobile HQ team in 2014 as Head of Publishing Greater China. Since then, he has run the Sales & Marketing of the Group’s mobile portfolio in the region, working closely with Ubisoft mobile studios across the globe to address the specific needs of these markets. In 2018, his responsibilities on Publishing in Greater China got extended to the console & PC catalogue.
After actively contributing to grow the Ubisoft mobile business in China and supporting the Group’s brands penetration in the country, Aurelien, faithful to its entrepreneurial mindset is up on new responsibilities.
Over one thousand and three hundred miles away from Shanghai, Aurélien holds now the position of Studio Director of the freshly opened studio Ubisoft Da Nang in Vietnam. Believing in the strengths of the social interactions provided in social games, Aurélien concentrates the studio efforts in developing Instant Games for social platforms and will certainly work on other unannounced mobile projects.
Ms. Nguyen Thuy Duong
Former Vice president, Eviva tour Vietnam“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”—Benjamin Franklin
Graduating from Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management – ULB, Ms. Duong has more than 20 years experience from a number of positions from intern, interpreter, lecturer, officer to advisor, executive member, board member of a number of organizations as International Institute of Education, Language Link Vietnam, British Council Vietnam, WHO Vietnam – UN), American Embassy, Intel, OKM, Hanoi University, National Economics University, Olympia School, Eviva Tour Vietnam, …
Apart from her main profession, with her endless passion in community development work, she has experienced different positions of founder, president, active member, advisor for a number of social or voluntary orgnizsations such as Circle of Friends, Eviva Foundation, Vietnam Responsible Travel Club, Vietnam DMC, PRO Guide (Professional, Responsible and Outstanding guide training), VN DMC EDU, …
While applied education is among the objectives, she has pursued in life, she eagerly joins BUV team to facilitate learners to approach academy with deep and practical corporate engagement following sustainable development on 3 pillars (3Ps – Profit, People, Planet) or understood as local economy, local culture and local environment.
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”—Benjamin Franklin
Graduating from Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management – ULB, Ms. Duong has more than 20 years experience from a number of positions from intern, interpreter, lecturer, officer to advisor, executive member, board member of a number of organizations as International Institute of Education, Language Link Vietnam, British Council Vietnam, WHO Vietnam – UN), American Embassy, Intel, OKM, Hanoi University, National Economics University, Olympia School, Eviva Tour Vietnam, …
Apart from her main profession, with her endless passion in community development work, she has experienced different positions of founder, president, active member, advisor for a number of social or voluntary orgnizsations such as Circle of Friends, Eviva Foundation, Vietnam Responsible Travel Club, Vietnam DMC, PRO Guide (Professional, Responsible and Outstanding guide training), VN DMC EDU, …
While applied education is among the objectives, she has pursued in life, she eagerly joins BUV team to facilitate learners to approach academy with deep and practical corporate engagement following sustainable development on 3 pillars (3Ps – Profit, People, Planet) or understood as local economy, local culture and local environment.
Mr. Tran Gia Bach
Regional Manager, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar & Global Network Leader , DiscovaI hold a master’s degree in business administration after my bachelor’s degree in English language and literature. I started my professional career in the hospitality industry where I learnt about customer service, organizational, and business development skills. I looked for my next challenge and took a job in the travel industry which broadened my horizons. Managing a team and providing customer service to our passengers through cross-department coordination and supplier chain management have taught me the importance of teamwork, mutual partnership, and business acumen. With 20+ years in hospitality and travel industry, there’s still a lot to learn and I love a good challenge, travelling, and meeting people.
I hold a master’s degree in business administration after my bachelor’s degree in English language and literature. I started my professional career in the hospitality industry where I learnt about customer service, organizational, and business development skills. I looked for my next challenge and took a job in the travel industry which broadened my horizons. Managing a team and providing customer service to our passengers through cross-department coordination and supplier chain management have taught me the importance of teamwork, mutual partnership, and business acumen. With 20+ years in hospitality and travel industry, there’s still a lot to learn and I love a good challenge, travelling, and meeting people.
Mr. Tran Trong Kien
Chairman & CEO, Thiên Minh GroupTran Trong Kien has been known as a pioneer in many adventure tours in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. He ran local tours to fund his medical studies before establishing his own tour operator in 1994. Over the past 29 years of establishment and development, Kien has led his business to become Thien Minh Group – one of the biggest travel and hospitality groups in the region. Kien is also current chairman of Vietnam Tourism Advisory Board (TAB), Hue Tourism Advisory Board (HTAB), Vietnam Tour Guides Association (VTGA), trustee of Fulbright University Vietnam, Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA), board member of Vietnam Institute of Directors (VIOD), member of the Private Sector Development Research Board (IV Board) of the Advisory Council for Administrative Procedure Reform and ex-member of Asia Commercial Bank (ACB), VP Bank and Vinaland.
Tran Trong Kien has been known as a pioneer in many adventure tours in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. He ran local tours to fund his medical studies before establishing his own tour operator in 1994. Over the past 29 years of establishment and development, Kien has led his business to become Thien Minh Group – one of the biggest travel and hospitality groups in the region. Kien is also current chairman of Vietnam Tourism Advisory Board (TAB), Hue Tourism Advisory Board (HTAB), Vietnam Tour Guides Association (VTGA), trustee of Fulbright University Vietnam, Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA), board member of Vietnam Institute of Directors (VIOD), member of the Private Sector Development Research Board (IV Board) of the Advisory Council for Administrative Procedure Reform and ex-member of Asia Commercial Bank (ACB), VP Bank and Vinaland.
Ms. Duong Le
Area Learning and Development Manager, InterContinental Hanoi WestlakeMs. Duong Le is the Area Learning and Development Manager of Intercontinental Hotels Group in Vietnam. In her role, she supports the L&D activities for 10 hotels under well-known brands such as: InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Regent across the country) and currently based at InterContinental Hanoi Westlake. Although she graduated with BSc Communication & Media Studies at Loughborough University and MA. Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship at Goldsmiths College, University of London, Duong found her passion in hospitality and L&D after coming back to Vietnam. Duong has nearly 10 years of working experience in learning and development. Being an IHG Certified Trainer, Duong has been involved extensively in planning, delivering and evaluating learning programs for hundreds of corporate employees and hotel associate members as well as coaching and consulting to enhance staff’s performance.
Outside of work, she’s a foodie and enjoys travelling, playing piano and reading.
Ms. Duong Le is the Area Learning and Development Manager of Intercontinental Hotels Group in Vietnam. In her role, she supports the L&D activities for 10 hotels under well-known brands such as: InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Regent across the country) and currently based at InterContinental Hanoi Westlake. Although she graduated with BSc Communication & Media Studies at Loughborough University and MA. Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship at Goldsmiths College, University of London, Duong found her passion in hospitality and L&D after coming back to Vietnam. Duong has nearly 10 years of working experience in learning and development. Being an IHG Certified Trainer, Duong has been involved extensively in planning, delivering and evaluating learning programs for hundreds of corporate employees and hotel associate members as well as coaching and consulting to enhance staff’s performance.
Outside of work, she’s a foodie and enjoys travelling, playing piano and reading.
Mr. Le Quoc Vinh
Chairman and CEO, Tập đoàn Truyền thông LêMr. Le Quoc Vinh (1968) is currently Chairman of the Board and General Director of Le Group of Companies with 4 member companies including: Le Media, Le Bros, Le Digital and Creativa Company. These member companies are all leading companies in Vietnam in the fields of publishing, journalism, communication, marketing, public relations and event organization. He has many years of experience in the field of journalism and is a Marketing and Communication specialist. He participated in the founding and reform of many leading newspapers and magazines in Vietnam such as: Đẹp Magazine, Thể thao Văn hóa & Đàn ông, Doanh nhân… In 2013, he founded and became the chairman of Vietnam Creative Enterpreneur Club (VCE Club), with more than 12,500 members. This club is a platform to network entrepreneurs and managers and promotes the creation of creative industries in Vietnam.
Mr. Le Quoc Vinh (1968) is currently Chairman of the Board and General Director of Le Group of Companies with 4 member companies including: Le Media, Le Bros, Le Digital and Creativa Company. These member companies are all leading companies in Vietnam in the fields of publishing, journalism, communication, marketing, public relations and event organization. He has many years of experience in the field of journalism and is a Marketing and Communication specialist. He participated in the founding and reform of many leading newspapers and magazines in Vietnam such as: Đẹp Magazine, Thể thao Văn hóa & Đàn ông, Doanh nhân… In 2013, he founded and became the chairman of Vietnam Creative Enterpreneur Club (VCE Club), with more than 12,500 members. This club is a platform to network entrepreneurs and managers and promotes the creation of creative industries in Vietnam.
Ms. Ngo Van Hanh
Director of Human Resources, InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72Ms Hanh Ngo- Foreign Trade University Alumni with 15+ years of experience in Human Resources and 6 years as Director of Human Resources of InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72, currently holding the position of Area Director of Human Resources at IHG Vietnam North.
Ms Hanh carries with her the strong belief in our Vietnamese young talents and an absolute commitment in growing local talents for the industry.
Favorite quote: “Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything” _ George Bernard Shaw
Ms Hanh Ngo- Foreign Trade University Alumni with 15+ years of experience in Human Resources and 6 years as Director of Human Resources of InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72, currently holding the position of Area Director of Human Resources at IHG Vietnam North.
Ms Hanh carries with her the strong belief in our Vietnamese young talents and an absolute commitment in growing local talents for the industry.
Favorite quote: “Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything” _ George Bernard Shaw
Ms. Nguyen Bao Linh
Erasmus Mundus Scholar - MSc in Tourism Development & CultureBao Linh is an alumna of British University Vietnam where she completed her undergraduate study in Tourism Management. With passion to engage in the industry, Linh started to work as intern in various positions for JW Marriot International, Hilton Hanoi Opera, Hotel de L’Opera Hanoi, Vietnam Business Forum, and EXO Travel when she was still a student. After graduating, Linh wanted to learn more about private sector tourism and landed her first full time job at Threeland Travel, before becoming a Sustainable Tourism and Devcomm Consultant at Clickable Impact, where she managed and engaged in development and tourism-related projects for governments and international agencies such as Asian Development Bank, Pacific Asia Travel Association, Mekong Tourism Forum, UNWTO, EplerWood International, among others.
In 2022, Bao Linh received the Erasmus Mundus scholarship fully funded by the European Commission to pursue the joint MSc in Tourism Development and Culture at University of Glasgow (UK), University of Malta (Malta), and Lund University (Sweden).
Bao Linh is an alumna of British University Vietnam where she completed her undergraduate study in Tourism Management. With passion to engage in the industry, Linh started to work as intern in various positions for JW Marriot International, Hilton Hanoi Opera, Hotel de L’Opera Hanoi, Vietnam Business Forum, and EXO Travel when she was still a student. After graduating, Linh wanted to learn more about private sector tourism and landed her first full time job at Threeland Travel, before becoming a Sustainable Tourism and Devcomm Consultant at Clickable Impact, where she managed and engaged in development and tourism-related projects for governments and international agencies such as Asian Development Bank, Pacific Asia Travel Association, Mekong Tourism Forum, UNWTO, EplerWood International, among others.
In 2022, Bao Linh received the Erasmus Mundus scholarship fully funded by the European Commission to pursue the joint MSc in Tourism Development and Culture at University of Glasgow (UK), University of Malta (Malta), and Lund University (Sweden).
