2026 National Board of Governors – Biographic Information

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2026 National Board of Governors

Mark Gillin

CHAIR - Founder, Chairman, Managing Director, America Indochina Management Ltd. (AIM)

Mark Gillin has been identifying, developing and investing in business opportunities in Vietnam since 1993.

He is a founder and chairman of America Indochina Management Ltd. (AIM). Founded in 1993, AIM is one of the oldest American-owned companies in Vietnam. It has built and invested in market-leading businesses in a variety of sectors covering construction, furniture, healthcare, education, ecommerce, and hospitality.

Mark is a founding member of AmCham Vietnam. He has served 12 years as Governor, including one year as Chairman, three as Vice Chairman and one as Secretary. He provided input for the US-VN Bi-lateral Trade Agreement; the WTO agreement and the Transpacific Partnership (TPP). Committee and was Co-Chair of the VBF Tax and Customs Working Group.

He served as non-executive board member of Navigos/Vietnamworks, AA Corporation, Japan Medical Corporation, and Indochina Assets Limited.

He graduated with honors from Duke University with a BA in Policy Studies.

Viet Ha Nguyen

VICE CHAIR - Managing Director, BowerGroupAsia Vietnam

Ha Nguyen is an accomplished leader in government affairs and public policy with nearly two decades of experience in the Indo-Pacific region. She currently serves as managing director of BowerGroupAsia Vietnam, the Vietnamese branch of the U.S.-headquartered consulting firm BowerGroupAsia. Since 2007, Ha has developed and managed the company’s operations in Vietnam, building a team of approximately 30 professionals and delivering expert advisory services to Fortune 500 clients. Her work focuses on providing strategic guidance on and analysis of political, geopolitical, policy and regulatory developments. Ha helps companies engage government stakeholders and lead policy advocacy campaigns.

Prior to her current role, Ha directed governance and legal programs in Vietnam for The Asia Foundation, a California-based nonprofit operating throughout the Indo-Pacific. She was responsible for initiatives promoting transparency and public participation in legislative processes. From 1997 to 2005, Ha practiced law at Russin and Vecchi, a U.S. law firm in Vietnam, advising clients on business legal matters and consulting on laws and regulations.

Ha holds a master’s degree in international policy from George Washington University in the United States and a master’s degree in international commercial law from the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom. She also earned bachelor’s degrees in law and foreign languages in Vietnam. Ha’s professional affiliations include membership in the Hanoi Bar Association, the Inter-Pacific Bar Association and honorary membership in the Center for International Legal Studies.

Philip Ziter

VICE CHAIR - Senior Associate, Russin & Vecchi

With 15 years experience in Vietnam, I primarily advise on corporate and transactional matters, and on financing arrangements for Russin & Vecchi. My experience also includes acting as legal advisor to startup companies. My experience extends to the fintech, blockchain, and e-commerce industries, and I routinely advise tech companies entering and operating in the market. I advise manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and many entities involved in cross-border transactions, on inbound investments that center on corporate finance, real estate, manufacturing, energy, intellectual property, and mergers and acquisitions.

I have been active with AmCham Vietnam, particularly acting as a board member for the past two years, Vice Chair for the last year, and with the Healthcare Committee, serving as its Legal Advisor since 2019. I’ve played an active role supporting the Chamber’s mission and to advance its strategic plan to serve as a key facilitator for both U.S. mission and stakeholders including, government, and businesses.

Luke Treloar

TREASURER - Partner, Head of Strategy Group & National Head of Infrastructure, Government, and Healthcare Advisory, Vietnam and Cambodia, KPMG Vietnam

Luke is a career strategy consultant at KPMG with extensive experience across Emerging and Frontier Markets.

He works with many of the world’s largest corporations contemplating Vietnam investment, helping them translate policy and market realities into strategic opportunities. He has designed, developed, and implemented high-profile, mission-critical solutions for global Fortune 500 clients, spanning market-entry and expansion strategies, acquisition analysis, operational turnarounds, regulatory and risk management, restructurings, and strategic exits.

He currently serves on AmCham’s Board of Governors and has been deeply involved for a decade, including his role on the inaugural Da Nang Chapter Board of Governors and as a founding member of AmCham’s Healthcare Committee, where he is the Co-Chair. At KPMG, he is Partner in Charge the firm’s Corporate Strategy services, and leads the Healthcare and Life Sciences practice.

Van Ly

SECRETARY - Co-Founder and Partner, Raise Partners

Van is Co-Founder and Partner at Raise Partners, a women-led ESG/sustainability consulting practice. She thrives in brokering partnerships, mobilizing people behind social impact programs and initiatives, and helping others communicate about the impact they are making in their communities and around the world. She has extensive experience working in cross-sector partnerships and programs between the private sector, government, and the nonprofit sector. Before Raise Partners, she worked at KPMG, East Meets West Foundation, Saigon Children’s Charity, ARISE Foundation, and International Campaign for Tibet.

She serves as AmCham’s ESG Committee Co-Chair, Vietnam Business Forum’s Agribusiness and Environment Working Group Co-Head, and Co-Chair of the Board of Directors of Avaaz, a global grassroots campaigning organization.

Van has a Masters in Southeast Asian Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Bachelors in International Studies from American University in D.C. Originally from the Chicago area, Van has lived in HCMC since 2007.

Vaibhav Bhanchawat

Managing Director, Mondelez Vietnam

Vaibhav Bhanchawat is Vice President and Managing Director of Mondelez Kinh Do Vietnam

Vaibhav is responsible for driving the Vietnam business while also being part of the SEA Leadership team. He has assumed this position from October 2025.

Vaibhav has had 25 years of experience in the FMCG and Consumer Healthcare sectors, and held leadership roles across General Management, Sales, and Marketing. Since 2017, he has served in business head roles, successfully leading organizations in different geographies.

Vaibhav has a wealth of experience with roles spanning across Asia, Africa and Latin America. His leadership journey is defined by business turnarounds through large scale Go-to-Market transformation projects, portfolio diversification, successful innovation, and brand turnaround.

Prior to joining Mondelez Kinh Do as Vice President and Managing Director, Vaibhav served as Chief Operating Officer for the Marico business in India. Vaibhav has spent a decade in South-East Asia in various leadership roles including 6 years leading businesses in Vietnam for GSK Consumer healthcare and Marico South-East Asia and South Africa.

Having lived and worked in India, Nigeria, Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam, Vaibhav has a strong appreciation for diverse cultures and perspectives. He’s known for his people-first leadership style, building high-performing teams, and achieving sustainable business growth.

Outside of work, Vaibhav is passionate about cricket and maintains an active lifestyle as a fitness enthusiast.

Bui Dang Duyen Mai

Head of Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability, Coca-Cola Vietnam

Mai is an experienced Marketing, Communications, and Public Affairs leader at Coca-Cola Southeast Asia, responsible for Vietnam and Cambodia since June 2021. She has built a strong career across IT, consumer products, and manufacturing industries, with deep expertise in corporate communications, media relations, government relations, sustainability, advocacy, and people management.

Mai previously served as Country Marketing Manager at HP, where she led local media response and supported the legal team during the HP-Compaq merger. At Samsung Vina, she managed the home appliance division with full P&L responsibility and helped pioneer Vietnam’s energy-saving labeling initiative in partnership with a Canadian NGO. She later spent more than eight years at Schneider Electric as Global Energy Management Specialist, leading government relations and advocacy, contributing to the EuroCham Whitebook, and engaging with VCCI and VBCSD on sustainability programs.

Before joining Coca-Cola, Mai was Head of Corporate Government Affairs at Mondelez International, playing an active role in AmCham and supporting regulatory advocacy during the COVID-19 period. She holds an MBA in Marketing from Columbia Southern University and enjoys cooking, reading, and backpack travel.

Dr. Robert Connolly

General Director, Crossroads Vietnam Co, Ltd.

Robert (Bob) Connolly’s credentials include a Doctorate in Leadership (Creighton), an MBA in International Business and Finance (University of South Carolina), and a Master’s Degree in International Affairs (George Washington).

Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Dr. Connolly moved to Vietnam in 2004. As General Director of Crossroads Vietnam, he offers consulting, workshops, and coaching to help companies develop the Leadership, Skills, and Culture needed to grow their business. He is also an adjunct lecturer teaching MBA Leadership courses.

He has worked in several industries including Mortgage Banking, Electronics Manufacturing, and Education. At various times, he has been responsible for project management, financial modeling, business unit reviews and budgeting, consulting, international business and market development.

While completing his Doctorate in Leadership, the basis of his research was the study of innovation barriers. He continues to pursue activities to better understand how Vietnamese business leaders overcome barriers to changes required to compete internationally.

Ha Do

Asia-Pacific Head of Government and Public Sector & Asia-Pacific Head of International Development Advisory Services (IDAS), KPMG

Ha is leading the KPMG Government and Public Sector, and IDAS practice in Asia Pacific region. The Government and IDAS practice focus on working with governments, multi-lateral and bi-lateral development banks/agencies, state-owned enterprise groups, and relevant stakeholders (private companies, starts-up, etc.) in Infrastructure, Sustainability and Healthcare relating projects. Ha is responsible in developing business strategies, strengthening KPMG’s capabilities, enhancing projects quality, and building up relationships with key clients, strategic partners and interested parties in the Government and IDAS sectors across ASPAC region.
Before taking the ASPAC regional roles, Ha was Senior Partner of KPMG Hanoi office, Head of Infrastructure, Government & Healthcare (IGH) Sector, Head of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Head of State-Owned Enterprises of KPMG Vietnam and Cambodia.

She serves as a board director of PBEC (Pacific Basin Economic Council), by invitation only a members-based institution that promotes cross-border trades, and sits in the ASPAC Advisory Council for Global Infrastructure Project Financing Association (IPFA), a global organization for the infrastructure and energy financing industry.
Ha has recently participated in the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP)’s Financing Energy Transition program as one of their Advisors.

Ha has been a long-time Governor in the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Board of Governors in Hanoi. She is currently the Chairwoman of Women in Business Committee in AmCham.
Ha has been a Board Member of Sustainable Finance Sector Committee (SFSC) under European Chamber of Commerce, working with various stakeholders to mainstream green business, abolish barriers, and create the conditions for green business to thrive.

Ha was Vice Chairwoman of the Hanoi Business Association for the period of 2017 – 2021, actively involved in promoting business of Vietnamese private enterprises. She sits in various advisory boards for non-profit organizations and runs SympaMeals with her friends, a charity fund providing free meals to poor patients in Hanoi’s cancer and heart hospitals.

Do Van Quan

Country Manager, Corning Vietnam Company Limited

Quan Do serves as the Vietnam Country Manager for Corning Incorporated, where he plays an instrumental role in overseeing operations and fostering business growth within a complex emerging market. His extensive experience across diverse industries – including consumer electronics, telecommunications, automotive, and renewable energy – provides him with a comprehensive understanding of technological advancements and supply chain resiliency essential for strategic decision-making.

Prior to his tenure at Corning, Mr. Quan held pivotal positions including Plant Manager at VinFast and Operations Director at HZO Inc. His career began as an Operations Management Leadership Program Associate and Six Sigma Black Belt at General Electric after obtaining a Master of Science degree from University of Science & Technology, South Korea. Furthermore, Mr.Quan’s role on the Advisory Board at College of Business & Management, VinUniversity highlights his commitment to fostering future business leaders in Vietnam.

Virginia B. Foote

President and CEO, Bay Global Strategies

Virginia B. Foote founded Bay Global Strategies LLC (BGS) to provide clients with in-depth knowledge and strategic planning for doing business in and with Vietnam. She is also senior advisor in Vietnam for Albright Stonebridge Group – a global advisory group in Washington DC.

With over 30 years of experience with Vietnam, Ms. Foote provides clients with on-the-ground strategic advisory services, stakeholder engagement, planning and implementation support, and government relations. Ms. Foote is a well-known expert on U.S.-Vietnam political, economics and the business relations, and the firm is active on trade, energy, financial, digital, manufacturing, regulatory and other issues in Vietnam.

In 1989, Ms. Foote co-founded with former Ambassador William H. Sullivan, the non-profit U.S.-Vietnam Trade Council (USVTC) under the International Center to begin the process of U.S.-Vietnam post war relations. USVTC and Ms. Foote played a leading role in U.S.-Vietnam diplomatic and economic normalization, the U.S.-Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement, Vietnam’s accession to the WTO, and TPP negotiations. Ms. Foote served as Chair for the U.S. Business Coalition for APEC 2006 and Chair of the U.S.-Vietnam WTO Coalition. From 2007 to 2011, Ms. Foote served as President and Partner of Vietnam Partners LLC, providing investment banking and advisory services. For three years prior, Ms. Foote served as Executive Vice President of the US-ASEAN Business Council.

Ms. Foote continues to serve as President of the Board of the International Center and IC-VVAF where she oversees the humanitarian war legacy project for disabilities. She serves as Chair of the American Chamber of Commerce Hanoi chapter, is on the Board of the Vietnam Business Forum. She received the U.S. Ambassador’s Award for Citizen Diplomacy in 1999 and the Vietnam President’s Medal of Friendship. She has also been awarded the Vietnam President’s highest Friendship Order Medal for active contribution to the normalization and development of ties between Vietnam and the United States.

Thao Griffiths

Public Policy Director, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Meta Platforms Inc.

Thao Griffiths joined Meta in December 2021, as Public Policy Head for Vietnam. From May 2023, she is additionally in charge of Public Policy in Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar.

Thao became a Commissioner of the International Commission on Missing Persons, a treaty- based intergovernmental organization with Headquarters in The Hague, the Netherlands from 2022. She has also served as an inaugural member of the Advisory Committee of the Australian Government in Vietnam since March 2016. She has 19 years’ experience in management, public health, development, climate change, security policy, and IT related business.

Prior to Meta, Thao worked at the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry as Policy Advisor to the Chairman, where she played a key role bridging VCCI with both the private sector and key international partners. Government. In 2016, she spent a year in Switzerland at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy.

Thao worked across many fields in her professional life, with a particular focus on U.S.-Vietnam relations, including reconciliation and healing after the war. She served for nine years as Country Director for Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation in her 16-year tenure with the organization both in its Hanoi and Washington offices.

Thao has been a GCSP Security Leadership Fellow (Switzerland), an Endeavour Fellow (Australia), a Fulbright scholar (US), and an inaugural Eisenhower Fellow (US) from Vietnam in 2013. She has a master’s degree in systems engineering from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in international relations from the American University. Thao loves to row, cycle, race dragon boats and play table tennis competitively.

Matthew Kantrud

General Director, Polaris Vietnam & Northstar Precision

Matt is the General Director of Polaris Vietnam (Indian Motorcycle® and engine manufacturing, export) and Northstar Precision Vietnam (automotive components export) since 2020. Both entities are based in Phu Tho Province. In his role, he is responsible for the vision, strategy, P&L, and operations management of the two companies. With 20 years of engineering, operations, leadership, and business transformation experience, he has spent most of his career with Polaris® Industries Inc in the US, Mexico, India, China, and now Vietnam. Matt has been a leader and contributor to several start-up operations and acquisitions in North America and Asia.

Matt has expertise in Strategic Operations, operations start-ups, business strategy, and manufacturing. He holds a MBA and BS in Mechanical Engineering.

Ruben Luengas R.

General Manager, Coca-Cola Vietnam & Cambodia

Ruben Luengas R. is the General Manager for Vietnam and Cambodia at Coca Cola, a global leader in the beverage industry with the mission to “Refresh the World. Make a Difference.”

A senior leader with over 20 years of experience in the global food and beverage sector, Ruben specializes in general management, franchise operations, commercial strategy, market development, and trade marketing across Latin America and Asia. He began his Coca-Cola career in México in 2001, later rejoining in 2014 as Franchise Leader in Thailand, where he spearheaded partner collaboration, operational excellence, and revenue growth in a dynamic ASEAN market. His earlier career includes senior marketing leadership at Heineken and sales operations in Arca Continental South America.

Ruben’s achievements include successful product launches, consumer driven growth strategies, optimization of Route to Market (RTM) and Revenue Growth Management (RGM), and leading high performance multicultural teams. Recognized for strategic vision and strong partner relationships, he has deep expertise in aligning global brand innovation with local market realities to deliver sustainable growth in volume, value, and profitability.

Married and a father of three, Ruben lives with his family in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s most significant economic and financial hub.

Dan Martin

Co-Head of Business Intelligence, Dezan Shira & Associates

Dan Martin is the Co-Head of Business Intelligence at Dezan Shira & Associates, based in the firm’s Hanoi office. In this role, Dan leads the delivery of cross-border business intelligence solutions for multinational clients, economic development organisations, and institutional stakeholders, supporting market entry, expansion, supply chain diversification, and investment decision-making across Asia.

Dan specializes in translating complex regulatory, market, and geopolitical dynamics into actionable commercial insights. His Business Intelligence work spans market and competitor intelligence, investment and location strategy, supply chain and operational analysis, regulatory and political risk assessment, and partner, distributor, and target screening. He works closely with clients to support board-level decisions related to manufacturing relocation, regional headquarters planning, M&A targeting, and public-sector investment promotion initiatives.

With professional experience living and working in the United States, Vietnam, and China, Dan brings a strong regional perspective to cross-border advisory and intelligence engagements. He has supported clients across a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, professional services, IT, renewable energy, healthcare, hospitality, trading, and processed food.

He is a frequent speaker on investment trends in Vietnam and has been quoted by international media outlets including Nikkei Asia, Reuters, Bloomberg, the Associated Press, Agence France-Presse, Al Jazeera, and Channel News Asia on supply chain shifts and regional trade dynamics.

Prior to joining Dezan Shira & Associates, Dan worked with the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, where he developed first-hand insight into the operational and regulatory challenges faced by foreign-invested enterprises. He currently serves as a board member of the American Chamber of Commerce.

Originally from Connecticut in the United States, Dan holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin and a Master’s degree in International Public Policy from Fudan University, where he focused on global governance and cross-border economic policy.

Richard McClellan

CEO, Vietnam’s International Financial Center in HCMC

Richard D. McClellan is a strategic advisor with more than 20 years of experience working with governments, investors, and international institutions on economic reform, investment strategy, and public–private collaboration across Southeast Asia and other emerging markets. He previously served as Country Director for the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change in Vietnam and earlier spent more than a decade with McKinsey & Company advising governments and organizations on economic development and competitiveness strategies. He operates RMAC Advisory, LLC, a U.S.-based advisory firm he has led for more than a decade, supporting governments, development partners, and private sector clients on investment strategy, trade policy, and market entry across Asia and other emerging markets.

Rich and his family live in Da Nang, where he serves as Vice Chair of the Advisory Council for the Da Nang International Financial Center and works closely with partners supporting the development of Vietnam’s broader financial ecosystem. In February 2026, he was appointed as the first CEO of Vietnam’s International Financial Center, helping lead the country’s effort to establish a globally competitive financial hub.

Hang Nguyen

Partner, Baker McKenzie

I am a Partner leading the Employment & Labor, as well as Investigation, Compliance, and Ethics practices at Baker McKenzie in Vietnam. In this role, I develop strategic direction for these practices, provide training and coaching to team members, and coordinate global and regional employment and compliance initiatives related to Vietnam. I serve on the management team of Asia Pacific Employment Practice Groups, as well as the Global Immigration and Mobility Group. Recognized as a leading authority on employment and labor law in Vietnam and the Asia Pacific region, I am a frequent speaker at industry events in Vietnam and in the region.

I have been an active member of AmCham since 2006, representing both AmCham and the broader business community at numerous expert working groups, seminars, and conferences. Over the years, I have held various leadership roles within AmCham, including Chair, Co-Chair, and Board Liaison of the HR/Labor Committee, and served as AmCham’s representative on the Advisory Council for Administrative Procedures Reform. From 2017 to 2023, I served for three consecutive terms on the Board of Governors, during which I held executive positions such as Vice Chair, Executive Committee member, and Advocacy Panel member responsible for reviewing and approving position papers on behalf of the Board. Throughout my tenure, I actively contributed to advancing the Chapter’s advocacy efforts.

My academic background spans law, diplomacy, and executive business management, with education in both Vietnam and the U.S. I am among the few lawyers dually admitted to practice in New York State and Vietnam. During my nearly 20-year career at Baker McKenzie, I have worked in our offices in Vietnam, Spain, and the UK. This diverse cultural and professional experience enables me to bridge differences between U.S. and Vietnamese business environments and foster collaboration across international and local contexts. I believe these perspectives will allow me to make meaningful contributions to the Board and the Chapter.

Hung Nguyen

Principal & Managing Director for Vietnam, The Asia Group

Hung Nguyen is Principal and Managing Director of Vietnam at The Asia Group, where he supports clients active in the tourism, financial services, automobiles, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and energy sectors in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. In this capacity, he provides strategic insights into key drivers of political and economic policies, develops strategies for market entry and expansion, and delivers stakeholder engagement support.

Prior to joining The Asia Group, Hung served as the Senior Economic-Political-Military Analyst for the U.S. Department of State at the U.S Embassy in Hanoi. Starting his service alongside the reopening of U.S-Vietnam diplomatic relations in 1995, he advised successive U.S. ambassadors and their Embassy teams on high-level political developments, economic policy trends, regional security and defense complications, and crisis management issues in Vietnam and throughout the region. Additionally, Hung developed solutions for major U.S. companies facing regulatory challenges and other difficulties in Vietnam. During his career with the U.S Embassy in Hanoi, Hung coordinated State Visits to Vietnam by Presidents Bush, Clinton, and Obama. In recognition of his critical role in coordinating these historical visits, he was honored with multiple high performance awards.

Before joining the U.S. Embassy, Hung served as the Government Affairs Coordinator for the Vietnam-United Kingdom Boat People Repatriation Program at the British Embassy in Hanoi. In this capacity, Hung liaised with the Vietnamese Government, coordinated and monitored cases involving repatriation of Vietnamese boat people from Hongkong. In a previous job, Hung worked as the Assistant to the Director General for the Vietnam-Australia Minerals Mining Joint Venture (AUSTINH).

Hung started his career as a lecturer at Hanoi University, where he also earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Foreign Languages, graduating with distinction. Hung also holds an M.B.A. from La Trobe University in Australia. Hung is a native speaker of Vietnamese and English, with extensive experience interpreting for official state engagements. He is a State Department certified interpreter.

Ky Nguyen

Senior Advisor, APM Terminals

Nguyễn Xuân Kỳ has been serving as Senior Advisor in Vietnam for APM Terminals Asia; Middle East Region since January 2025, following his tenure as Chief Executive Officer of Cai Mep International Terminal (CMIT) — a joint venture between APM Terminals (Denmark’s Maersk Group), VIMC, and Saigon Port.

Over his 15 years in senior management at CMIT, one of Vietnam’s leading deep-water container terminals primarily serving the Vietnam–U.S. trade, Ky played a key role in developing the terminal’s capacity and operational excellence. Under his leadership, CMIT became the first terminal in Vietnam capable of handling 20,000 TEU container vessels — a milestone recognized by the Vietnamese Ministry of Construction with a Certificate of Merit for his contributions to the national port industry.

He holds an MBA from Maastricht University (Netherlands) and a Bachelor’s degree from the Foreign Trade University (Vietnam) as well as in 2025 possess the certifications from Said Business School, Oxford University, UK and from Institute of Director (IOD) London, UK. Ky is also serving as a Board Member of the Dutch Business Association Vietnam (DBAV) and Secretary General of the Vietnam Seaports Association (VPA) for term for 2025-2030.

Michael Nguyen

Country Director, Boeing Vietnam

Michael Vu Nguyen is the Country Director of Boeing Vietnam, appointed to the role in September 2021. Based in Hanoi, Michael is responsible for strengthening Boeing’s presence in Vietnam and supporting the company’s growth opportunities in the country.

Prior to Boeing, Michael spent more than 30 years across a myriad of industries, including aviation, healthcare, education and manufacturing. Besides the U.S., Michael lived and worked in many countries in Europe, Latin America and Asia. Some highlights of his past U.S.-Vietnam experience included Vietnam Country Representative for ADC/HAS of Houston Airport System, and U.S. Chief Representative for Vinmec Healthcare System, a part of Vingroup.

Michael earned an MBA from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He speaks English, Spanish and Vietnamese.

Nguyen Huu Hung Cuong

Government, Communication and Impact Director, AES Corporation

Multinational strategist, European origin with Asian professional experience, professional in building strong C level relationships, strategic partnerships with 15+ experience across different countries from Europe to Asia. Excited about innovation, digital and impact creation with the emphasize on diversity and inclusion. Strong business acumen, strategic thinker, problem solver, team player and talent builder. Advisor to Vietcetera, Glints, UpYouth and Host of the Vietnam Innovators Podcast, one of the most credible innovation podcast in VN.

John Rockhold

President & CEO, Pacific Rim Investment & Management Inc.

John is the President & CEO of Pacific Rim Investment & Management Inc. (PRIM), a California-based consulting firm. He looks after the management and quality assurance of PRIM projects.

Residing in Vietnam since 1992, John spearheads energy transition programs for cleaner energy, national energy security, and socio-economic growth in Vietnam. During 2023 and 2025, he leads PRIM’s efforts in capacity building for both local authorities and private companies in the power and energy sector, with a focus on the energy transition topics; research of international practices and opportunities for implementation in Vietnam; and financial mechanisms to transition coal- fired power plants to cleaner energy sources.

Since 2009, John has chaired the Power and Energy Working Group (PEWG) within the Vietnam Business Forum (VBF). In 2016, he co-founded the AmCham Hanoi’s Energy Committee, both advocating private sector and government collaboration on Vietnam’s energy challenges. Under his leadership, PEWG published the Made in Vietnam Energy Plan (MVEP) in 2016 and version 2.0 in 2020, promoting solar, wind, and LNG/hydrogen, and addressing FDI financing. MVEP version 3.0 was released in November 2022 and version 4.0 was published in June 2025 focusing on bankability of clean energy projects in Vietnam. Since 2023, John represents PEWG at the VEPG Offshore Wind Taskforce.

With over 40 years of experience, John has been instrumental in private sector participation in Vietnam’s energy and social infrastructure sectors. Since 1995, he founded Vietnam’s first privately owned environmental planning firm, leading over thirty major projects including rural water and sanitation, rural electrification, and urban upgrade programs.

He has worked with over 70 investors throughout Vietnam from the US, Europe and Asia regarding investment and operations of various industries. In 2011, PRIM joined with Vietnamese and FDI firms to coordinate investments into multiple industries, including energy. John’s firm was an early investor in wind and solar power projects and has assisted with capacity building for the Vietnamese government for international procurement and contracting to support trade agreements and private sector investments.

Will Sandman

General Manager, Business Development for Southeast Asia, Ecosis

Will Sandman is the General Manager of Business Development for Southeast Asia at Ecosis, where he focuses on expanding partnerships and helping organizations advance practical sustainability solutions across the region.

With more than two decades of experience working across Asia, Will has built his career connecting global brands, manufacturers, and supply chains to drive growth, innovation, and long-term business value. His background spans industries including footwear, apparel, packaging, and materials, where he has worked closely with multinational companies and regional manufacturers to strengthen collaboration and improve supply chain performance.

In his role at Ecosis, Will is passionate about helping businesses transition toward more sustainable and circular operating models. He believes Southeast Asia has a unique opportunity to lead in building responsible manufacturing ecosystems that support both economic growth and environmental stewardship.

Outside of work, Will serves as Chairman of Shoe Dawgs, a philanthropic networking organization supporting charitable initiatives in Vietnam.

Brad Segal

Co-Founder, Eddies Company Limited

Brad Segal has lived and worked in Vietnam for over 30 years, where he has founded or co-founded more than 10 businesses across the sourcing, manufacturing, retail, and food & beverage sectors. His career in Asia began in 1988 with the British conglomerate Inchcape, where he became Regional General Manager overseeing hardlines sourcing in nine countries and established Inchcape’s first Vietnam sourcing office in 1991.

In 1994, Brad launched his own export and manufacturing company, beginning with IKEA as his first customer. Over the following decade, he built it into a major home furnishings enterprise exporting to over 40 countries and partnering with leading U.S. and global retailers. Since successfully exiting manufacturing, Brad has focused on building and operating consumer brands in Vietnam, including several well-known retail and F&B concepts in Ho Chi Minh City.

Before relocating to Vietnam in 1995, he worked in San Francisco, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Shanghai, gaining extensive experience across corporate and entrepreneurial roles in international trade and business development. Born and raised in Minnesota, Brad holds a BA in Business-Economics from The Colorado College and studied at City University Business School in London.

Marwane Tahri

Vice President, General Manager, P&G Vietnam

Marwane Tahri is the Vice President and General Manager of P&G Vietnam, where he is responsible for driving the strategic direction and overall growth of the company’s operations in the country. With 20 years of extensive experience at P&G, Marwane leverages his vast expertise to enhance market presence and strengthen the leading brand portfolio Vietnam.

Marwane began his P&G career in 2004 as a Sales Representative in Morocco. He has substantial experience working across multiple categories and geographies such as North-West Africa, and Arabian Peninsula; as well as in general management, commercial operations, distributor/advanced customer management, and go-to-market reinvention. Between 2018-23, Marwane has held multiple leadership roles in the North-West Africa Market Operations, where he has a proven track record of achieving top and bottom-line results while growing categories and improving brand equity.

Regarding his passion for business and organizational development, Marwane is committed to a transformative yet sustainable impact on both businesses and organizations. He emphasizes influential leadership, collaboration, and excellence in execution. Additionally, he is a dedicated advocate for advancing equality and inclusion, promoting sustainability, and creating a strong community impact.

Hao Tran

CEO, Vietcetera Media

Hao currently serves as the CEO of Vietcetera Media, a digital media network that he co-founded in 2016, which today reaches ten million subscribers globally a month.

He 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 those from Vietcetera and his projects have been featured on media outlets such as Monocle, CNBC, CNN, the Washington Post, the New York Times, the LA Times, and Bloomberg News.

He also 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.

A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, Hao’s career has led him to both coasts of the US, the UK, India and now Vietnam.

Thanh Tran

Country Head, Public Affairs, Novartis Vietnam

Thanh is Country Head, Public Affairs of Novartis Vietnam. Since 2014, he has played a pivotal role in Pfizer’s leadership in Vietnam, bringing a wealth of expertise in policy and legal frameworks to the Vietnamese pharmaceutical industry. His substantial contributions have been crucial in advancing Pfizer’s operations and nurturing the growth of the nation’s pharmaceutical sector over the past decade.

Before his tenure at Pfizer, Thanh gained over ten years of valuable experience in government affairs and legal counsel, working with renowned corporations such as KPMG, Ford, Dow Chemical, and British-American Tobacco in Vietnam. In addition, he served as the Head of Information Technology at a Vietnam state-owned bank in Vietnam for eight years.

Thanh is an alum of Hanoi University of Law. He furthered his education with an MBA from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) center in Vietnam, obtained in 2004. Moreover, Thanh enhanced his financial acumen with a Diploma in Banking Management from the Swiss Finance Institute, achieved in 2012.

Honorary Mem‌bers

Benjamin Embury

Economic Counselor, U.S. Embassy in Hanoi

Ben Embury is the Economic Counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi. Prior to his assignment in Vietnam, Ben served as a Deputy Economic Counselor in Ankara, Türkiye. His other overseas assignments include Pakistan, Colombia, and India. In Washington, Ben served as the Senior Advisor to the Under Secretary for Political Affairs, as the Qatar Desk Officer, and in the Bureau of Intelligence and Research. He is a graduate of Georgetown University in Washington and grew up in small-town Nebraska.

Stephen Green

Commercial Counselor, U.S. Embassy in Hanoi

Gregory Harris

Principal Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial Service

Gregory Harris began his tour as PCO in Ho Chi Minh City in August 2023. PCO Harris will be responsible for commercial operations in southern Vietnam, one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant commercial areas.

Before undertaking Vietnamese studies, PCO Harris finished his tour as PCO in Beijing China, our largest office which covers a territory with a GDP of $6 trillion dollars. In Beijing, his team helped client close more than a record $50 billion dollars in sales and investment contracts for U.S. entities. He was known for developing staff to numerous promotions and awards, including several Gold Medal Awards, the Commerce Department’s highest honor. He was also intimately involved in helping provide life-saving materials for the American people during the pandemic.

Previously, Mr. Harris was the Senior Commercial Officer and Director of the Commercial Service’s Liaison Office to the Asian Development Bank. In this regional leadership role, he helped U.S. firms bid on ADB projects in forty countries across Asia. He was also a pioneer in recognizing the strategic and commercial importance of the Pacific. Mr. Harris also led commercial operations in southern Taiwan as PCO in Kaohsiung.

Mr. Harris also served as team leader at two of our busiest commercial posts, Shanghai, and Taipei, where he was a global leader in helping clients achieve their export goals. Before entering international operations, he served clients from the US Export Assistance Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mr. Harris earned a BA from the University of New Mexico and a MA from the Jackson School at the University of Washington. He is professionally qualified in Chinese and Vietnamese. A veteran, Mr. Harris served as a cryptologic linguist for the U.S. Air Force with tours in Japan and Korea. He is married with two children.

Matt Kustel

Economic Chief, U.S. Consulate Ho Chi Minh City

Matt is the Economic Chief at the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City. Matt’s prior tours include South Korea, the Office of Arabian Peninsula Affairs, India, and Laos. Matt grew up outside San Francisco and enjoys hiking, reading, and basketball. He is joined by his wife and three children.

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