Mr. Vo Tan Thanh is currently the Vice Chairman of Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry. For more than 30 years of working, he took over many key positions, such as Deputy General Secretary of VCCI and Director of VCCI-HCM Branch. He has made significant contributions and dedication to the development of the business community in Vietnam.

Graduated from Foreign Trade University and Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, his in-depth knowledge of economics and markets will always be one of his top strengths.

Thanh’s vision is to become a positive influencer who brings meaningful impacts. Bringing this vision to life, in early 2011, Thanh founded Anphabe with the mission to help organizations build better & happier workplaces while inspiring millions of employees to find joy & values both at work and in life.

In the role of connecting and advising businesses to build Happy Workforce, Ms. Thanh Nguyen and her colleagues at Anphabe pioneeringly provide solutions, create opportunities for companies to share best practices and learn from each other.

With nearly 15 years of experience living and working in Vietnam, Jesse Boone has become a prominent figure in the development of educational institutions in the country. He has been the Director of Facilities and Campus Development at Fulbright University Vietnam since 2018, leading the planning and construction of the university’s flagship 15-hectare campus. His previous experience includes overseeing the first phase of British University Vietnam’s campus in Hanoi and managing the Indochina Plaza Hanoi (IPH) complex with Indochina Capital.

Jesse has served on the boards of AmCham Hanoi for two terms and is currently a member of the Board of Governors for AmCham HCMC & Danang. His involvement with AmCham has been instrumental in supporting American businesses operating in Vietnam, contributing to advocacy efforts, and fostering the growth of the chamber through new opportunities for members. Jesse's leadership and commitment to the AmCham community continue to strengthen its presence and impact in Vietnam.

With more than 25 years of management experience in Canada, Hong Kong, China, Thailand and Vietnam, Winnie Lam has a solid international network, deep local insights and is considered one of the leading experts in the Vietnam market. She has rich knowledge and experience in operation efficiency, change management, risk management and governance, and is equally experienced as a P&L manager having been in positions of Country Head and General Director for various organizations. She successfully built and led multiple projects on restructuring and reorganization while sustaining a strong community presence and is a regular speaker in the region on HR, compliance, and operation subjects.

“The Vietnam Excellence certifying program opens a valuable platform to recognize excellent practices from businesses and leaders, enables knowledge and experience sharing and contributes to the long-term development for Vietnam business community.”

Since 2015, Mike Hebert has been a prominent contributor to Vietnam’s educational and business landscapes. As President of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, he leads strategic initiatives to strengthen business relations, foster economic growth, and expand CanCham’s influence. His role includes driving membership and sponsorship growth, organizing high-profile events, and building international business partnerships.

In addition to his work with CanCham, Mike is the Country Commercial Director for Cognita Group, where he oversees the commercial and growth strategies for three renowned schools in Vietnam, including ISHCMC, AAVN, and the International School of Saigon Pearl. He holds a BBA from St. Francis Xavier University and an Executive MBA from Université du Québec à Montréal.

Mr. David Do is the Managing Director of Vietnam Investments Group (VI Group) - an equity firm with more than $600 million under management. He is a respected leader in the fields of investment, strategic management, and business development. He previously served as General Manager at Microsoft, overseeing Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investments, and Joint Ventures for the Windows and Online Services divisions, while also managing global partnerships in retail, telecom, media, and payments.

David began his career as a Corporate Finance Analyst at JP Morgan, before co-founding EachNet, a leading Chinese e-commerce company later acquired by eBay. He also advised major corporations in Asia on strategic matters during his time at Boston Consulting Group.

David is also on the Advisory Board of Endeavor Vietnam, a branch of Endeavor Global, where he mentors high-potential businesses driving economic impact in Vietnam. Holding an MBA from Harvard and a Bachelor’s in Commerce from the University of New South Wales, his global perspective and deep expertise support his contributions to Vietnam’s growing business landscape.