OUR
LEADERSHIP
Vinamilk’s strong and successful development over almost 40 years is the outcome of devotion and contribution of all members of the company under the outstanding leadership and direction of our key personnel who are not only talented, courageous but also wholehearted for the company’s achievements.
Chief Executive Officer
Board of Directors
Ms. Le Thi Bang Tam
Chairwoman | Independent BOD member
Born in 1947, independent BOD member from April 2013 and then the Chairwoman from July 2015 up to now.
Professional qualifications:
- PhD in Economics, Leningrad Institute of Finance and Economics, the Soviet Union (1989).
- Certificate of International Finance, North University London, UK (2011).
- Bachelor in Finance and Accounting, Hanoi University of Finance and Accounting.
- Certificate of Corporate Governance.
Experience
- She has years of working experience in the field of corporate management, financial and State management, as well as other fields.
- From 2006 until present, she has held the position of a BOD member in different companies, such as the Chairwoman of State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC), BOD member and then the Chairwoman of HD Bank.
- She is a member, an adviser of important institutions: State Securities Commission (SSC), the National Monetary Policy Council. She is also a member of the Committee of International Economic Corporation, Steering Committees for ODA, Foreign Investment and key projects of the Government.
- From 1995 to 2006, she was Deputy Minister, Member of Civil Affair committee – Ministry of Finance.
- For more than 20 years (1974 – 1995), she had held different management positions: Deputy Head of Financial Department; Deputy General Director of Personnel and Training Department; Deputy General Director, then General Director, then CEO of the State Treasury.
- She was a lecturer of Hanoi University of Finance and Accounting from 1969 to 1974.
Her position at other entity:
- Chairwoman, HD Bank
Ms. Mai Kieu Lien
Executive BOD member | Chief Executive Officer
Born in 1953. Ms. Lien has been a member of the BOD since November 2003 and the CEO since December 1992.
Professional qualifications:
- Certificate of Economics Management, Leningrad Institute of Engineering and Economics, Russia.
- Certificate of Government Management, National Academy of Politics, Vietnam.
- Engineer in Milk and Dairy Products Processing, University of Industrial Poultry and Dairy Processing, Moscow, Russia.
- Certificate of Corporate Governance.
Experience:
- She has over 25 years of working experience in the role of CEO (since 1992 until present) leading Vinamilk through many tenures. She has been honourably awarded many local and international prizes, such as First-class Labour Medal (2006); 4 consecutive times awared by Forbes as Asia’s Top 50 Most Powerful Businesswomen (2012 – 2015); The Excellent Businesswomen (2014) by Corporate Governance Asia; Nikkei and New Zealand prizes for all her brilliant contributions; honoured “Lifetime Achievement award” announced by Forbes for the first time (2018).
- Previously, she had more than 8 years (1984 – 1992) in the role of Deputy CEO – Economics at Vinamilk.
- From 1976 to 1983, she had experienced many positions in different departments at various factories and then became Deputy Technical Director at Thong Nhat dairy factory in 1982.
Her positions at other entities include:
- Chairwoman, Vietnam Dairy Cow One Member Co., Ltd.
- Chairwoman, Thong Nhat Thanh Hoa Dairy Cow One Member Co., Ltd.
- BOD member, Driftwood Dairy Holding Corporation.
- Owner’s representative, Vinamilk Europe Spóstka Z Organiczona Odpowiedzialnoscia.
- Chairwoman, Lao-Jagro Development XiengKhouang Co., Ltd.
- BOD member, Miraka Holdings Ltd.
Mr. Alain Xavier Cany
Non-Executive BoD member
Born in 1949. He is a non-Executive BoD member sine April 2018.
Professional qualifications:
- Baccalauréat – Academie de Paris
Experience:
- He has held many executive positions through years at various financial corporations. Since 2007, he has been Chief Representative – Group Country Chairman of Jardine Matheson Ltd. (Vietnam).
- From 2000 to 2003, he was Head of European Business Development – Asia Pacific at HSBC Asia Pacific Head Office and then became President and CEO of HSBC Vietnam from 2003 to 2007.
- From 1969 to 2000, he held various executive positions at Credit Commercial de France and Banque Worms.
- In additions, he also held some important postions as: Advisor for Foreign Trade to the French Government and Chairman of Eurocham, Vietnam Business Forum and Director of Asia Commercial Bank.
- He was awarded French Officer of National Merit Order and Knight of Legion of Honour and Friendship Medal from President of The Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
His positions at other entities include:
- Chief Representative – Group Country Chairman of Jardine Matheson Ltd. (Vietnam), parent of Jardine Cycle & Carriage Ltd.
- Chairman of the Board of Trustees - Saigon Children’s Charity CIO.
- Member of BOD of Siam City Cement (Vietnam) Limited (2/2017).
- Chairman of Board of Members’ Council of Pan Asia Trading and Investment One Member Company Limited (1/2014).
Mr. Nguyen Ba Duong
Independent BOD member
Born in 1959. He is an independent BOD member since April 2017.
Professional qualifications:
- Architect, Kiev National University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Ukraine.
- Linguistics, University of Languages and International Studies, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Experience:
- He is a strong, determined and certainly foresighted leader who always honours his promises in business.
- With broad knowledge and practices learned from Kiev National University of Civil Engineering and Architecture in Ukriane (1984), he came back working in Vietnam and has over 35 years of experience in managing a construction corporate. He was the founder and managed Coteccons group from 2002. In July 2017, he resigned from being CEO in order to focus on managing Coteccons Group as Chairman.
- He received Prime Minister’s award certificate from the Ministry of Construction for numerous contributions in motivating and developing Vietnam’s construction industry, as well as Vietnam’s outlook. He was honoured in Forbes’ Top 50 Best Leaders in Vietnam and also honoured in Nhip Cau Dau Tu magazine’s Top 10 Best Employees Development Leaders in Vietnam.
His position at other entity include:
- Chairman, Coteccons Construction JSC.
Mr. Michael Chye Hin Fah
Non-Executive BOD member
Born in 1959. He is a non-executive Director since April 2017.
Professional qualifications:
- MBS (with Distinction in Accounting and Finance) and BBS (with First Class Honours in Accounting and Finance)
- Massey University, New Zealand.
- Member of Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) since 1999.
- Member of Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) since 2003.
- Member of Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators (ACIS) since 1990.
Experience:
- Mr. Michael Chye Hin Fah has over 15 years of experience as a board member. He is currently an Alternate Director at Fraser and Neave Limited and a non-executive director at many companies in ThaiBev Group.
- For over 22 years, he held senior positions at several financial and investment companies and has extensive international experience in many Asian countries.
- Prior to these roles, he was a university lecturer in New Zealand.
His positions at other entities include:
- Executive Vice President, Thai Beverage Public Company Limited.
- Member of the Board Executive Committee and Risk Management Committee, Fraser and Neave Ltd.
- Non-Executive Director: Marketing Magic Pte Ltd, DECCO 235, Heritas Capital Management Pte Ltd, IMC Pan Asia Alliance Corporation, Prudence Holdings Ltd.
Ms. Dang Thi Thu Ha
Non-Executive BOD member
Born in 1973. She is a non-executive BOD member since April 2017.
Professional qualifications:
- Master of Bussiness Administrations (MBA), Institute of Business Administration.
- Bachelor of Business Administrations, National Economics University.
- Bachelor of English Linguistics, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
- Certificate of Corporate Finance Consulting, The Securities Research and Training Center.
Experience:
- She has served as a BOD member in companies since 2013. She is currently a BOD member at Benovas Cancer Drugs JSC.
- She has been working at Investment Department of SCIC for 9 years at different positions. She is currently a Deputy Head of Investment Department 3.
- Previously, she had 8 years of working experience in the field of Financial Consulting and Compliance Accounting at Trang An Securities JSC (2007 – 2008) and Mizuho Bank Hanoi (2000 – 2007).
- She was rewarded a Merit Certificate from Minister of Finance for her achievements in 2015.
Her positions at other entities include:
- BOD member, Hau Giang Pharmaceutical JSC.
- BOD member, Benovas Cancer Drugs JSC.
- Deputy Head of Investment Department 3.
Mr. Do Le Hung
Independent BOD member
Born in 1969. He is an independent BOD member since April 2017.
Professional qualifications:
- Master of Public Finance and Degree of Public Management, National School of Administration, France.
- Certificate in Treasury Inspection, National Treasury School, France.
- Bachelor of Finance – Accounting, University of Finance and Accountancy, Hanoi.
- Certificates in Public Financial Management, Accounting, Auditing and Certificate in Public Financial Management and Advanced Auditing conferred by international organisations.
Experience:
- He is a BOD member of Vietnam Institute of Directors (VIOD) since April 2018.
- He had more than 8 years of working experience as Director of Auditing and Internal Control at Big C Vietnam.
- He had nearly 6 years of working experience as Deputy Head of Accounting – State Treasury.
- Previously, he had more than 11 years of working at Accounting – State Treasury at Specialist and Executive level.
- He received merit certificate from Prime Minister and many from the Ministry of Finance from 1997 to 2006.
His positions at other entities include:
- BOD member, VIOD.
Mr. Le Thanh Liem
Executive BOD member | Executive Director – Finance cum. Chief Accountant
Born in 1973. He joined Vinamilk in 1994.
Professional qualifications:
- Master in Finance and International Business, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK (2012).
- Bachelor in Economics, University of Finance – Accounting, Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam (1994).
Experience:
- He has been Executive Director – Finance cum Chief Accountant since 2015.
- Previously, he had over 12 years of working experience in these roles at Finance – Accounting Division: Deputy Head of Accounting, Chief Accountant.
- From 1994 to 2003, he held different positions at Finance – Accounting Division of Vinamilk.
His present position:
- BOD member, Vietnam Sugar JSC.
Mr. Lee Meng Tat
Non-Executive BOD member
Born in 1963. He is a non-Executive BOD member since September 2016.
Professional qualifications:
- Master in Business Administration (MBA), Imperial College, London (1997).
- Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), National University of Singapore (1988).
- Advanced Management Programme (AMP), Harvard Business School (2005).
- International Directors Programme (IDP), INSEAD (2017).
Experience:
- He has many years of experience in corporate and economics management at both private and public institutions.
- Since 2015 to date, he has been a BOD member of Fraser & Neave Holdings Berhad.
- In 18 years (1997 – 2015), he held top management roles at consumer goods and tourism companies such as Fraser & Neave Ltd, Heineken-APB (China), Management Services Co. Ltd, Asia Pacific Breweries Ltd, Wildlife Reserves Singapore Group.
- From 1994 to 1996: he was Deputy Director, Regional Tourism, Singapore Tourism Board.
- Previously, he was Assistant Head, International Business Development, Singapore Economic Development Board from 1993 to 1994.
His positions at other entities include:
- Chief Executive Officer, Non-Alcoholic Beverages (NAB), Fraser & Neave Ltd.
- BOD member, Fraser & Neave Holdings Berhad.
Mr. Nguyen Chi Thanh
Non-Executive BoD member
Born in 1972. He is a non-Executive BoD member since April 2018.
Professional qualifications:
- Master in Public Policy, National Graduate Instiute for Policy Studies, Japan (2003).
- Bachelor of Art in Commercial Business, National Economics University (1994).
Experience:
- Chairman, Hau Giang Pharmaceutical JSC.
- BOD member, Military Bank.
- Since 2015, he has been a Deputy General Director of SCIC.
- Previously, he has held many managerial positions at SCIC: Head of Investment Departmet 3, Director of SCIC Branch in the South (2013-2015); Head of Risk Management Committee (2010-2013); Deputy Head, Head of Strategy Committee (2006-2010).
- Prior to joining SCIC, he had 9 years of experience working at Head of Forex Management Division, State Bank of Vietnam.
His positions at other entities include:
- Deputy General Director, The State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC)
- Chairman, Hau Giang Pharmaceutical JSC.
- BOD member, Military Bank.
Executive Director – International Sales
Mr. Mai Hoai Anh - Executive Director – International Sales
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Mr. Mai Hoai Anh was appointed as Executive Director - Sales from May 2012 until now. He has been working for Vinamilk more than 20 years holding different positions as follows: From February 1996 to April 2001: Staff in Import – Export Department. From May 2001 to December 2003: Vice Department Head of Import – Export Department. From January 2004 to December 2004: Department Head of Import – Export. From January 2005 to May 2012: Import – Export Director. From August 2015 to May 2017: Chief Operating Officer cum Executive Director - Sales Mr. Mai Hoai Anh graduated from Ho Chi Minh Economics University with a Bachelor degree and a Master degree in Business Administration in 2011 from Bolton University, United Kingdom |
Executive Director – Dairy Development
Mr. Trinh Quoc Dung - Executive Director – Dairy Development
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Mr. Trinh Quoc Dung joined the company in 2005 and was appointed as Executive Director - Dairy Development Division of Vinamilk on December 1st, 2014. During 11 years working for Vinamilk, he has been in the following positions: - From February 2005 to July 2012: Director of Nghe An Dairy Factory - From August 2012 to November 2014: Director of Viet Nam Dairy Factory. - From December 2014 up to now: Executive Director - Dairy Development Division. Mr. Dung graduated from Odessa National Polytechnic University (Soviet Union) in 1985, majoring in energy and automation. |
Executive Director – Supply Chain
Mrs. Nguyen Thi Thanh Hoa - Executive Director – Supply Chain
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Between 1978 and June 1983, Mrs. Hoa was a lecturer at the Ho Chi Minh Polytechnic University. She later joined Vinamilk in 1983 as a Process Engineer at Truong Tho Dairy Factory. Mrs. Hoa held the position of Deputy Director and then Director of Truong Tho Dairy Factory from July 1991 to 1999. In December 1999, Mrs. Hoa was appointed Deputy General Director of our Company. From August 20th 2009, her title has been changed into Executive Director in charge of supply chain, in charge of planning, import - export, customer services departments, supply chain and logistics enterprises of our Company. In September 2013, she was rotated to the position of Executive Director Production and R&D and has held this position until now. Mrs. Hoa graduated from Moscow University of Meat & Milk Processing Technology (now called Moscow National General University of Applied Biology Technology) in 1978 with a Bachelor in Milk Processing Technology. |
Executive Director - Human Resources
Administration & PR
Administration & PR
Mrs. Bui Thi Huong - Executive Director - Human Resources
Administration & PR
Administration & PR
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Mrs. Bui Thi Huong started to serve as Executive Director - Human Resources, Administration & Public Relations on August 1st 2014 . She holds two Bachelor’s degrees in Russian Literature and Economics. During 17 years working at Dien Quang Lamp Joint Stock Company, she has been at various positions: Deputy Manager of Material Planning, Manager of Consumption, Manager of Business Operations, and Deputy Executive Director of Sales. In August 2005, Mrs. Huong joined Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company (Vinamilk) and served as Public Relations Director from December 2008. |
Executive Director – Research and Development
Mr. Nguyen Quoc Khanh - Executive Director – Research and Development
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Mr. Nguyen Quoc Khanh has been appointed as Executive Director – Research and Development, since December 24 2015. He graduated from Ho Chi Minh City Polytechnic University, major Chemical Technique and Foods; Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics, major Business Administration and Ho Chi Minh City University of Social Science and Humanity, major English Linguistics and Literature
He has joined the company from 1988. In Sept 2009, he was assigned to be an Executive Director - Production and R&D. From Sept 09 2013 to Jan 08 2015, he was an Executive Director - Supply Chain. He was Executive Director – Production from Jan 09 2015 to Dec 23 2015. |
Executive Director – Finance
Cum Chief Accountant
Cum Chief Accountant
Executive Director – Marketing,
cum. Managing Domestic Sales Department
cum. Managing Domestic Sales Department
Mr. Phan Minh Tien - Executive Director – Marketing,
cum. Managing Domestic Sales Department
cum. Managing Domestic Sales Department
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Mr. Phan Minh Tien was appointed as Executive Director - Marketing of the Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company (Vinamilk) in 19th May 2014. He graduated from the State Academy of Management S. Ordzonikidze in Moscow, Russia in 1996. He has 18-year experience in branding and marketing for FMCG products in large multinational corporations such as Unilever and Samsung. |
Executive Director – Production
Mr. Tran Minh Van - Executive Director – Production
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Mr. Tran Minh Van has been appointed as Executive Director – Production, since December 24 2015.
He graduated from Ho Chi Minh City Polytechnic University in 1981 with a Bachelor in Engineering. He obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration from Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics in 1994, his Bachelor of Law with major in commercial laws from Ha Noi University of Laws in 2001 and Master of Business Administration from Ha Noi Polytechnic University in 2004. Mr. Tran Minh Van has been serving as Executive Director - Project of the Vietnam Dairy Products Joint – Stock Company (Vinamilk) since September 1 2009. He has joined the company from 1981. In 1990, he was a Deputy Director of Thong Nhat Dairy Factory. In August 1994, he was appointed as Director of the Thong Nhat Dairy Factory. He was appointed as Deputy General Director in charge of the Project Department of our Company in July 2006. From Sept 01 2009 to Dec 23 2015, he was an Executive Director, in charge of projects.
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