Vu is a technology entrepreneur who is recognized for bringing leadership, strategic focus and knowledge to complex business and technology initiatives in offshore software services as well as for creating innovative software products.

Vu is notable for being a pioneer of IT outsourcing in Vietnam by founding Paragon Solutions Vietnam (PSV) in 1995. PSV became a model and inspiration for other outsourcing companies in the Vietnam market. PSV was eventually acquired by Computer Science Corp and is now operating as DXC Vietnam. Vu then founded KMS Technology in 2009 and remains its CEO today. KMS is a leading outsourcing company with more than 1,000 employees serving clients in the US and Australia. In addition to outsourcing service companies, Vu has also created a number of software product companies in the past few years, including QASymphony, Katalon Studio, and Kobiton. Each of these companies provides a unique solution in the software testing space and has won over many clients and fans in the testing community.

Vu is a passionate supporter of the tech startup communities and has participated in entrepreneurship forums and provides mentorship to those starting their own journey.

With more than 30 years of experience at FPT Corporation as one of its co-founders, Mr. Nam is an authority on business software in banking and enterprise management. In 1999, Nam was appointed CEO and Managing Director of FPT Software where he oversaw the company’s growth to be a key player in the global software market.

Nam currently serves as an advisor for FPT Software and Board member of FPT University. In 2015, Nam founded Funix, an online IT training college under FPT’s Education Division which is a pioneer in its online learning model with mentors and open source of class books by experts and the best IT colleges in the world via Funix network.

Nam earned a PhD in Mathematics from Lomonosov Moscow State University.

Karel Bakkes has a proven track record of using his business development and consulting skills to deliver results. He has worked with clients and partners in more than 50 countries. His clients have included C-suite and senior executives transitioning into new roles, managers stuck in their jobs, and people generally stuck in their lives. He helped them create meaningful breakthroughs.

After a short music career, Karel moved into the corporate world and studied Economics and Auditing. He was a partner in a Big 4 firm for many years. He held various executive leadership positions in multiple countries during his consulting career, including the Netherlands, the United States, Belgium, China, New Zealand, and most recently in Thailand. In the latter part of his consulting career, Karel was leading relationships with several global clients.

His passion for coaching was always the building block of his success. Whether he was applying his coaching skills to lead a non-performing office through a transformation, building up a relationship with a large client, starting new teams, helping client executives transition into new roles or challenges.

Karel is President of Intelligent Leadership Coaching International Asia (“ILCI Asia”) and CEO of his company Authentes, dedicated to his life purpose of inspiring & connecting leaders for meaningful breakthroughs. Working as a Master Certified Intelligent Leadership Executive Coach, Karel is now supporting many executives and their teams in realizing their visions.

Huan is a self-made millionaire, serial entrepreneur and serial investor in retail and technology startups. He is a key influencer in the local startup community in Vietnam. He co-founded Vietnam’s largest retail chains in multiple verticals (mobile devices, consumer electronics, mom & baby products) as well as the largest logistic provider and technology platform provider for retail businesses. Huan’s portfolio companies employ a total of 10,000 staff across all 63 provinces, with annual turnover of almost US$1 billion.

Huan is a co-founder of The Gioi Di Dong (Mobile World), Dienmayxanh.com, concung.com, giaohangnhanh.vn, haravan.com and seedcom.vn. He is also an investor in various startup ventures in Vietnam including tiki.vn.

Kelly Wong, Vice President of Operations at VNG Corporation, a leading internet and technology company in Vietnam.

Beginning at HSBC, he focused on financial support for enterprises. After a few years, he started working for HSC, specializing in securities, mergers and acquisition (M&A), and investment. Nearly 10 years ago, he moved to Kido as CFO, before joining VNG in early 2020.

Duc is Partner and Leader of Business Consulting Services at EY Consulting Vietnam Joint Stock Company (EY Consulting VN).

He has more than 20 years of experience in both consulting and audit in France, Vietnam and in the Southeast  Asian region. Prior to joining EY in Vietnam in August 2009, he had 8 years of working experience at Paris office of EY France.

He has led and participated in numerous consulting projects for both state-owned and private enterprises, ranging from corporate restructuring, operating model redesign, business performance management, finance transformation to digital solutions.

He is also playing an active role in deploying the EY program FutureConsumer.Now, an EY global initiative where clients and businesses explore their adaptability to win the future consumer.

Duc holds a Master in Financial Management, Paris Management University (ISG Paris).

David was previously a General Manager at Microsoft where he led Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investments and Joint Ventures for the Windows and Online Services divisions. His operating experience includes managing global retail, telecom, media, payments and marketing partnerships for Microsoft’s services businesses and well asserving on the Board of Directors of MSNBC, CNBC, ninemsn (Australia) and several companies in China, Australia, Mexico and the Middle East.

Prior to Microsoft, David was a member of the Founding Team at EachNet, the leading Chinese e-commerce firm, that was acquired by eBay in 2003. In his time at The Boston Consulting Group (a global strategy consulting firm), David advised clients in the consumer goods, cement, oil and gas, infrastructure and media sectors in Asia. David has also worked as a Corporate Finance Analyst at JP Morgan.

David has an MBA from Harvard University. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Information Systems and Accounting from the University of New South Wales in Australia.

In 2003, Ms. Trang co-founded Digiworld and has been acting as Deputy General Director of Organization Development who takes lead in building Digiworld’s culture, creating the power of consensus and efficiency.

Digiworld, the leading market expansion service provider in Vietnam, has achieved many achievements in the last 20 years, especially ranking among Top 2 in ICT sector. Digiworld was listed on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange in 2015 and has been voted “Top 50 most valuable brands in Vietnam” by Brand Finance of the UK. In addition, Digiworld is recognized by reputable domestic and foreign organizations as “Top 10 Vietnam Sustainable Development Enterprises 2018” organized by VCCI and “Asia Excellent Business Enterprise 2018” voted by Enterprise Asia – the largest and most reputable non-governmental business organization in Asia.

Mr. Vu has nearly 30 years of experience in business operations, including 28 years in finance-banking sector, with vast experience in leading international banks in the world.

Mr. Vu has held many key roles in Vietnamese and international commercial banks, including Chief Executive Officer of Vietnam International Bank (VIB), Country Head of Corporate Banking of Citigroup Vietnam cum Hanoi Branch Manager of Citigroup, Country Sales Manager cum HCMC Branch Manager of Credit Lyonnais Vietnam, and Hanoi Branch Manager of Calyon Bank.

Mr. Vu obtained a Master of Business Administration from Solvay Business School – Belgium, and Bachelor degrees from Metropolitan Business College – Australia and the Institute of International Relations – Vietnam. He also completed professional training courses in Leadership from Harvard Business School and Citigroup; in Risk Management, Commercial Banking, Financial Analysis, Project Finance, Trade Finance from Citigroup and Credit Lyonnais.

Mr. Nguyen Thanh Son is a reputable businessman, lecturer, author and media expert in Vietnam. He is a trainer for many Google Partners training programs organized by Google, typically the Sales Masterclass program and the Elevator Senior CEO training program.

Currently, Mr. Son focuses on investment in the fields of communication, training and health. He is the founder and also the chairman of T&A – the largest PR agency in Vietnam; SAGE – reputable institute for branding & communication; GPA – foreign language center; MVV Academy – a pioneer in blended training; Blue Production – film studio; Forinco – chain of clinics specializing in cancer treatment; Amigo Pharma – pharmaceutical and Sunny Vales – a pioneer in digital marketing in Vietnam …

In total, Mr. Son has founded and co-founded more than 20 enterprises. T&A Communications was later acquired by WPP – the world’s largest marketing communication group, while Amigo Pharma was merged into Cuu Long Pharmaceutical … In addition, Mr. Son also advised and trained many Vietnamese businesses. on management, market access strategy, marketing communication and management capacity building.

As a fresh graduated developer from Hanoi University of Science & Technology, Phan Minh Tam held an important position as  the head of sales department at the largest technology corporation Vietnam at that time – FPT. He officially started his own business with 24h.com.vn in 2004. The great success of 24H has prompted him to expand into multi-field investments, especially start-ups with technology elements. His attractive portfolio of successful investments makes up the current STI Holdings with more than 20 companies in the network.

Du is Partner and Strategy and Transactions (SaT) Leader at EY Consulting Vietnam Joint Stock Company (EY Consulting VN) with over 15 years of professional experience. Deep knowledge in corporate strategy, restructuring, business turn-around, valuation and business modeling, and M&A.

With his professional experience in both Vietnam and the US and wide industry knowledge in power and utility, healthcare and education, real estate, hospitality and construction, and FinTech, Du is a policy advisor to several high-ranking government officials, and a trusted advisor in Vietnam and enjoys a strong reputation among local and international clients.

He is also a celebrated expert who frequently contributes his insights in key international and local business and economic journals.

Du received a PhD in Economics and a Master of Science in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin, US, and a Bachelor of Arts – Economics & Mathematics from Hanoi National University, Vietnam. Du also holds memberships in several esteemed associations, such as Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) Australia, and the American Economic Association (AEA).