Mission
Promote U.S.-Vietnam agricultural trade and U.S. agricultural products in Vietnam, and advocate for an enabling, fair, transparent, predictable regulatory environment for agricultural trade and investment in Vietnam.
2021 Strategic Plan
Top Priorities for 2021
- Expand participation to better represent bilateral agricultural trade and investment equities.
- Promote safe, sustainable food and agricultural technologies and practices that promote a higher quality of life and animal welfare.
- Contribute to development of a high quality, skilled, and productive workforce and a safe, healthy environment for workers in the agricultural sector.
Key Events for 2021
- Dialogue/workshop with Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to promote development of a modern, agricultural sector in Vietnam (Q3 – late Aug/Sept).
- Virtual Dialogue with USDA-Washington, perhaps with USABC (Q2-late May/June)
- Ensure agricultural equities are represented in AmCham Supply Chain events
- Seek to identify an opportunity in Mekong region
Top Advocacy Issues
- Lay groundwork for an FTA between the United States and Vietnam (gather state data, build partnerships with states).
- Support development of transportation, supply chain and logistics, and cold-chain infrastructure throughout Vietnam.
Leadership Team
Co-Chair
TBD |
Vice Chair
Vinh Nguyen, Crop Life |
Legal Advisor / Secretary
Huong Tran, Russin & Vecchi |
Honorary Senior Advisor
Ben Petlock, Senior Attache |
Honorary Senior Advisor
Jane Luxner |
![]() Brad Segal, Co-Founder, Eddies Company Limited Brad Segal brings over 30 years of diverse business experience in Vietnam, encompassing sourcing, manufacturing, retail, and food & beverage industries. His journey in Asia began in 1988 with Inchcape, a British conglomerate, where he eventually became a Regional GM overseeing hard lines sourcing across nine countries. In 1991, he established Inchcape’s Vietnam sourcing office. In 1994, Brad ventured into entrepreneurship by establishing his own export, trading, and manufacturing business in Vietnam. Starting with IKEA as his first customer, he transformed his factory into a prominent home furnishings company, exporting to over 40 countries and collaborating with renowned retailers and importers globally. Following his successful exit from manufacturing, Brad dedicated the past decade to building multiple retail and F&B brands in Saigon. Prior to relocating to Vietnam in 1995, he lived and worked in San Francisco, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Shanghai, gaining valuable experience in corporate and entrepreneurial roles in retail, manufacturing, and trading. Born and raised in Minnesota, Brad holds a BA Degree in Business-Economics from The Colorado College and studied at City University Business School in London. |
2022 Meeting Schedule
The Committee meeting is organised monthly and open for members only.
Feb 18, 2022 – 9:00 am - 9:45 am
CANCELED: Agriculture Committee Meeting - February (For AmCham Members Only) Sep 23, 2022 – 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Agriculture Committee Meeting - September (For AmCham Members Only) Dec 16, 2022 – 9:00 am - 10:00 am
CANCELED: Agriculture Committee Meeting - December (For AmCham Members Only)
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2021 Meeting Schedule
Reference Materials for Members
Contact Information
Please contact us if you have questions at [email protected]