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 | Head of Nomination Committee | Member of Remuneration Committee | 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.
- Certificate of International Finance, North University London, the United Kingdom (2011).
- Bachelor of Finance and Accounting, Hanoi University of Finance and Accounting.
- Certificate of corporate governance.
Experience
- She has long experience in corporate management, finance, State management and other fields.
- From 2006 to present: she has participated in the BOD of many different companies, such as Chairwoman of SCIC, board member and Chairwoman of HD Bank.
- She is a member, adviser to important institutions: State Securities Commission, 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: Deputy Minister, Member of Civil Affair committee – Ministry of Finance.
- In more than 20 years (1974 – 1995), she had been in charge of different management positions: Deputy Head, Financial Balance Department, Deputy Director General Director and General Director, the State Treasury.
- She was Lecturer, Hanoi University of Finance and Accounting from 1969 to 1974.
Her position at other entity:
Chairwoman, HD Bank.
Ms. Mai Kieu Lien
BOD member | Member of Nomination Committee | Member of Strategy Committee | 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.
- Certificate of Government Management, National Academy of Politics, Vietnam.
- Engineer in Meat and Milk Processing, Moscow State University.
- Certificate of corporate governance.
Experience:
- She has been a member of the BOD in three consecutive terms since 2003.
- She has more than 25 years of experience in the role of CEO leading Vinamilk through many tenures. She has been honorable awarded many local and international prizes such as First-class Labour Medal, Asia’s Top 50 Most Powerful Businesswomen for three consecutive times (2012 -2014) by Forbes, The Excellent Businesswomen (2014) by Corporate Governance Asia Journal.
- 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 many different departments at many factories and then become Deputy Technical Director at Thong Nhat Dairy Factory in 1982.
Her positions at other entities:
- BOD member, Miraka Limited.
- BOD member, Driftwood Dairy Holdings Corporation.
- Chairwoman, Vietnam Dairy Cow One Member Co,. Ltd.
- Chairwoman, Thong Nhat Thanh Hoa Dairy Cow Co,. Ltd.
- Owner’s representative, Vinamilk Europe Spótska Z Organiczona OdpowiedziaInoscia.
Mr. Alain Xavier Cany
Non-Executive BoD member
Born in 1949. He is a non-Executive BoD member sine April 2018.
Professional qualifications:
- Baccalauréat, Academia de Paris
Experience:
- From 2007 to present, he is Chief Representative – Group Country Chairman – Jardine Matheson Limited (Vietnam).
- From 2000 to 2007, he has held various senior management roles at HSBC (Asia-Pacific region) such as Head of European Business Development – Asia Pacific (HSBC Asia-Pacific Head Office, Hong Kong); President and CEO (HSBC Vietnam).
- In 15 years from 1985 to 2000, he worked at banking institutions in different Asian countries, such as Deputy General Manager and Head of Business Development at Credit Commercial de France – Hong Kong (1985-1988), then Chief Representative in South Korea (1988-1990) and CEO in Hong Kong (1994-2000) at the same entity; CEO at Banque Worms at Hong Kong branch (1990-1994).
- Prior to these roles, he held many executive positions at Credit Commercial de France – France in 16 years.
- He also held many other important positions at various corporations and organizations like French Government, Eurocham, Vietnam Business Forum, Asia Commercial Bank.
- He awarded Knight of National Merit Order (1996) and Knight of Legion of Honour (2002).
His positions at other entities:
- Chief Representative/Group Country Chairman, Jardine Matheson (Vietnam) Limited.
- Chairman, Trustees – Saigon Children’s Charity CIO.
- BoD member, Siam city Cement (Vietnam) Limited – 2/2017.
- Chairman, Pan Asia Trading and Investment One Member Company Limited – 1/2014.
Mr. Nguyen Ba Duong
Independent BOD member | Head of Remuneration Committee | Member of Strategy Committee
Born in 1959. He is an independent BOD member since April 2017.
Professional qualifications:
- Architect - Kiev University of Construction and Architecture, Ukraine
- Bachelor of Foreign Language - University of Languages & International Studies
Experience:
- He has 10 years of experience in the role of the Chairman and CEO of Coteccons Construction Company, Unicons Construction Company and a board member of Ricons Construction Company.
- Prior to these roles, he held various managerial positions for 14 years, such as: Deputy CEO – Cotec Construction Technology and Material JSC, Deputy CEO - DESCON Construction Corporation.
- During the previous 5 years, he held the position of Specialist at the Ministry of Industry. He has been named as one of Top Ten Excellent Team – Development Executives by Investment Bridge Magazine.
His positions at other entities:
Chairman and CEO, Coteccons Construction Joint Stock Comapny
Mr. Michael Chye Hin Fah
Non-Executive Director | Member of Audit Committee | Member of Remuneration Committee
Born in 1959. He is a non-executive Director since April 2017.
Professional qualifications:
- MBA and BA - Massey University, New Zealand
- Member of Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) since 1999
- Member of Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountant (SCA) 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 at various companies. He is currently a non-executive director at such entities as IMC Group and DECCO 235. He is also an Alternative Director at Fraser and Neave Limited…
- For over 22 years, he held the CEO position at many investment funds and financial service firms. He was also the CEO of many companies in the Food & Beverage Industry for over 12 years.
- He has profound international experience in many Asian countries
- Prior to these roles, he was a university lecturer in New Zealand for 3 years.
His positions at other entities:
- Non-Executive Director at organizations: Marketing Magic Pte Ltd, DECCO 235, Heritas Capital Management Pte Ltd, Millennium Minerals Limited, IMC Pan Asia Alliance Corporation, Prudence Holdings Limite.
- Alternate Director, Fraser and Neave, Limited
- Executive Vice President at Thai Beverage Public Company Limited
Ms. Dang Thi Thu Ha
Non-executive BOD member | Member of Audit Committee | Member of Remuneration Committee
Born in 1973. She is a non-executive BOD member since April 2017.
Professional qualifications:
- Master of Business Administration - Institute of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Business Administration - National Economics University
- Certificate of Corporate Finance Consulting - The Securities Research and Training Center
Experience:
- She has served as a board member at many companies since 2013. She is currently a BOD member at Benovas Pharmaceutical Company, Vinacontrol Group Corporation, Binh Minh Plastic Joint Stock Company
- She has 9 years of experience in many positions at Investment Department – SCIC. She is currently Deputy Head of this Department.
- During the previous 8 years, she worked in the field of Finance Consulting and Compliance Accounting at Trang An Securities Joint Stock Company and Mizuho Bank - Ha Noi
- She also received merit certificate from Minister of Finance for her achievements in 2015
Her positions at other entities:
- Member of the BOD, Binh Minh Plastic JSC
- Independent director, Vinacontrol Group Corporation
- Member of the BOD, Benovas Oncology JSC
- - Vice Manager of Investment Faculty 3, The State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC)
Mr. Do Le Hung
Independent BOD member | Head of Audit Committee
Born in 1969. He is an independent BOD member since April 2017.
Professional qualifications:
- Master of Public Administration - National School of Administration, France.
- Certificate in Treasury Inspection - National Treasury School, France.
- Certificates in Accounting, Auditing, Internal Controls & Anti-Fraud, Public Financial Management. Bachelor of Finance & Accounting - Hanoi Academy of Finance.
Experience:
- He has over 8 years of experience as Director of Auditing and Internal Controls at Big C Vietnam.
- He also had 6 years of experience as Deputy Head of Accounting - Treasury at the Department of Accounting – State Treasury
- Prior to that position, he worked as an accounting specialist at the Department of Accounting – State Treasury for over 11 years.
- He had received many merit certificates from the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance from 1997 to 2006.
Mr. Le Thanh Liem
BOD member | Member of Audit Committee | Executive Director – Finance | Cum Chief Accountant
Born in 1973. He joined Vinamilk in 1994.
Professional qualifications:
- Bachelor of Economics, major in Enterprise Financial Accounting, Ho Chi Minh City University of Finance and Accounting, Vietnam (2012).
- Master of International Buinsess and Finance, University of Leeds, Metropolitan, the United Kingdom (1994).
Experience:
- He was appointed as the BOD member since April 2017.
- He has been Acting Executive Director – Finance cum Chief Accountant since 2015.
- Previously, he has 12 years in management positions at Vinamilk: Assistant Manager – Accounting Department, Chief Accountant.
- From 1994 – 2003: he experienced many different positions at the Finance – Accounting Department at Vinamilk.
Mr. Lee Meng Tat
Non-Executive BOD member | Member of Strategy Committee | Member of Nomination Committee
Ông sinh năm 1963. Ông là thành viên Hội đồng Quản trị không điều hành từ tháng 9/201Born in 1963, BOD member since September 2016.
Professional qualifications:
- 1988: Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), National University of Singapore.
- 1997: Master of Business Administrator (MBA), Imperial College, London.
- 2005: Advanced Management Programme (AMP), Harvard Business School.
- Certificate of corporate governance.
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 senior management roles at consumer goods and entertainment companies such as Fraser & Neave, 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:
- Chief Executive Office, Non-Alcoholic Beverages (NAB), Fraser & Neave Ltd.
- Board member of 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 of Public Policy, National Institute for Policy Studies, Japan (2003).
- Certificate in Advanced Political Studies - Academy of National Politics & Public Administration, Ho Chi Minh City (2012).
- Bachelor of Commercial Business, National Economics University (1994).
Experience:
- From July 2015 until now, he is the Deputy General Director, SCIC.
- Joining SCIC from 2006, he has held different senior positions such as: Deputy Head of Strategy Committee, Head of Risk Management Committee, Head of Investment Department 3, Director of SCIC branch in the South.
- Prior to these roles, he had 11 years of experiences working at State bank of Vietnam at roles of an officer then Head of Foreign Exchange Management Department.
His positions at other entities:
- Deputy General Director, The State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC)
- Chairman, Hau Giang Pharmaceuticals JSC.
- Vice Chairman, Tien Phong Plastics JSC.
- BoD member, Military Bank (MBB).
Executive Director - Sales
Mr. Mai Hoai Anh - Executive Director - Sales
 | 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
 | 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
 | 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
 | 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 &
Development
Development
Mr. Nguyen Quoc Khanh - Executive Director – Research & Development
 | 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
Executive Director - Marketing
Mr. Phan Minh Tien - Executive Director - Marketing
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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
 | 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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