Dr. Alex Liu is Director of Advanced Manufacturing Programs at ASTM International in Singapore, overseeing advanced manufacturing initiatives across Asia and partnering with industry and government to drive standards adoption and emerging technologies. He holds a B.Eng. in Mechatronics and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, with 19+ years’ experience in advanced manufacturing and sustainability, 10 awards/patents in additive manufacturing, and ongoing publications and regional technical/business presentations.
Devarajan Ranganathan is a global automotive platform executive with 25+ years across OEMs, Tier-1s, and technology organizations in six geographies. As Head of New Technology at VinFast, he leads the company’s EV platform, battery, and software-defined vehicle strategy through 2028 and beyond. Previously with Tata Technologies, Mahindra Electric, and Visteon. MBA, BITS Pilani; Executive Program, IIM Calcutta. Based in Vietnam.
Hitoshi Kawaguchi is responsible for managing our entire range of materials, with a focus on thermosetting resins, as well as proposing new applications and identifying new customers.
In recent years, Sumitomo Bakelite has achieved significant success in expanding the use of thermosetting resins in automotive powertrains. Given their particularly high compatibility with electric powertrains, we have established long-term relationships with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in Japan, China, Europe and the US.
The company has now completed a market feasibility study in India and are currently managing several projects there.
Dr. Huỳnh Anh Tuấn is an attorney and supply chain expert with 16 years of experience developing suppliers across the automotive, electronics, medical devices, and hand tools industries, having audited and developed over 300 suppliers across 6 countries.
He currently serves as Vice Head of Trade Promotion & International Relations at the Ho Chi Minh City Supporting Industries Association (HASI), alongside active roles as a senior consultant, practicing attorney, and university lecturer.
With dual expertise in engineering and law, he delivers integrated advisory across supply chain, quality, operations, and legal risk management — all through a single point of contact.
Huynh Phong Phu is a technology and automation leader serving as CEO of KUKA Vietnam, with oversight across Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar. He brings extensive experience and deep knowledge in robotics, factory automation, and digital transformation. He has been driving the robotics industry development in Vietnam through leadership roles at Bosch Rexroth and over a decade at ABB Robotics. Passionate about helping businesses unlock value through robotic automation, AI, and innovation, Phu combines strong commercial expertise with a deep technical foundation, backed by an Executive MBA and ongoing doctoral studies in digital leadership
Joshua Cho is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience at Samsung Electronics Headquarters, specialising in corporate strategy, new business development, and global operations.
He played a key role in the growth of Samsung’s major Vietnam operations (SEV and SEHC) and later served as Vice President at a major Samsung supplier, driving strategic partnerships and supply chain collaboration.
At SEVASA, he leads global business development in energy efficiency, smart buildings, and smart city solutions, working closely with Samsung affiliates and partners like Vietsol to advance sustainable energy and carbon reduction initiatives across Southeast Asia and Latin America.
Le Ngoc Anh Minh is a seasoned leader with 30 years of managerial expertise, serves as the Chairman of Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC) and Pacific Group Limited (PCG). His notable achievements include overseeing the Phu My 1 Mixed Cycle Power Plant, managing the Tan Thanh Bridge project, and providing 22 years of leadership for a mid-sized company in Vietnam.
As an infrastructure investment expert, Mr. Minh is the founder of the Vietnam Clean Agriculture and Creativity Club (VCAC), represents the BRICS-ASEAN Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, and initiated the Hashi Manpower Club.
Long is a Partner, Consulting, Ernst & Young Vietnam Limited (EY Vietnam), based at the Hanoi Office.
Long has provided professional consulting services to multiple government authorities in Vietnam regarding economic policy and state-owned enterprises vis-à-vis model transformation, internal policies and operation procedures.
He is also well-versed in financial models and administrative procedures in infrastructure investment, which are among the kernels of his consulting services.
His clients include ministries and large state-owned and private enterprises across the economic spectrum, from transportation, construction and electricity to telecommunications and banking.
Before joining EY Vietnam, Long was a key official at a Vietnamese government authority focusing on information and communications technology (ICT) in charge of foreign direct investment into the sector.
Long drives large-scale transformation, concentrating on economics, policy, finance and performance improvement services.
He is continuously evolving EY to better meet the needs of its multi-hued clientele including investors and regulators, with a focus on providing relevance and quality to build a better working world based on trust and confidence.
An award-winning sustainability professional with over a decade of experience, Muchtazar has led ESG integration and community development initiatives across Indonesia’s industrial, consumer goods, and resource sectors.
He currently serves as Head of Sustainability at Nickel Industries Limited — one of the world’s largest nickel producers — and sits on the Board of the Nickel Industries Foundation, driving the company’s social impact and community programmes. With deep private-sector expertise, he has successfully implemented comprehensive ESG frameworks, sustainability reporting, and stakeholder engagement across complex operations.
Recognised globally, he was named a UN Global Compact SDG Pioneer in 2019 (only the second Indonesian ever), an ESG Champion in 2022, and one of the Under 40 Sustainability Stars in 2023. Muchtazar has represented Indonesia at high-level international forums including the UN General Assembly, UN Climate Conference (COP), ASEAN–Australia Special Summit, and One Young World.
Mrs. Nga is a highly experienced tax and investment advisor with over 20 years advising multinational and leading domestic enterprises in Vietnam. She specializes in navigating complex regulatory frameworks and optimizing investment incentives in alignment with government policies.
She has extensive experience working with authorities and advising investors on incentive structuring, negotiation, and implementation for large-scale projects. Her expertise spans market entry, investment structuring, and licensing across sectors such as manufacturing, energy, and technology.
With deep technical knowledge and practical insights, Mrs. Nga helps investors secure and maximize incentives, enabling sustainable growth and long-term competitiveness in Vietnam’s evolving business landscape.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Kim Phuong is the Director of FDI Branch I at the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV), where she oversees financial solutions, corporate banking frameworks, and strategic investment advisory for multinational corporations and foreign investors. With over 23 years of leadership in the banking industry, she is a recognized expert in ESG integration, corporate finance, and the facilitation of cross-border capital flows.
Throughout her tenure, Ms. Phuong has been instrumental in spearheading sustainable financing programs, with a particular focus on the EV manufacturing sector and the development of charging infrastructure. By pioneering green financing frameworks, she has successfully supported large-scale enterprise portfolios to drive cross-border ESG investments and accelerate the transition toward a low-carbon future.
Ms. Phuong brings a critical institutional perspective to the evolving investment landscape for green mobility in Asia. Her expertise in bridging international capital with industrial projects provides valuable guidance for stakeholders seeking to navigate foreign investment opportunities, mobilize sustainable financing, and expand green mobility networks across the region."
Phuong is a passionate advocate for sustainable global trade and aims to make a positive impact through cross-border investment & international expansion. Formerly International Affairs Director at Vingroup, she is highly skilled in international strategy, cross-cultural management, negotiation, and policy analysis.
Early in her career, she held roles such as Country Manager, Managing Director, and APAC Board of Management at Anymind Group where her track record includes successfully launch, scale and exit Anymind’s technology solutions across cultures in the Asia region.
She is also a scholar of Hinrich Foundation for Master of Sustainable Global Trade at RMIT University.
Quyen Nguyen is Director of CEL and Co-Founder of Vietnam Supply Chain, one of the country's leading professional supply chain communities connecting more than 10,000 practitioners, business leaders, and industry stakeholders since 2009.
With over 15 years of experience in supply chain development, talent capability building, and industry research, Quyen has worked closely with multinational corporations, manufacturers, logistics providers, and investors to strengthen supply chain competitiveness and support strategic business expansion in Vietnam and across Southeast Asia. Through CEL, she has contributed to the development of more than 5,000 supply chain professionals and helped organizations adopt global best practices in supply chain management.
Quyen was recognized as the “Most Inspiring Supply Chain Professional of the Year 2022” by Supply Chain Asia and named a 2023 Pros to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive.
Sam is the Southeast Asia Automotive Sector Lead Partner at Deloitte, specializing in Technology and Transformation practice. He has 25 years of management consulting experience across global market including Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, China, US, EU, Russia, India, and Korea.
His expertise spans both organic and inorganic growth strategies, covering corporate vision, brand & marketing, market entry, channel development, channel management, organizational transformation, and M&A strategy.
Sam has a strong track record in leading large-scale, cross-border due diligence projects across regions including Vietnam automotive, supporting major investment and transformation decision.
Son Le is the Chief Commercial Officer at Vietsol, leading Automotive Engineering business in Vietnam and driving global expansion in Edge AI and industrial software. He brings 15 years of leadership experience across technology, electronics, and industrial sectors.
He served as Executive Assistant to the Chairman of Vingroup, gaining direct exposure to executive-level decision-making and strategic operations within one of Vietnam’s largest conglomerates.
His career also includes key roles at FPT Corporation (ICT retail and channel development) and Samsung Electronics Vietnam (national key accounts). He later led digital growth initiatives at VNG (Zalo), managed multi-channel sales exceeding 6,000 billion VND as Deputy CEO at Sunhouse Group, and most recently drove market development in the Voice AI sector at Namitech.
At Vietsol, Son focuses on building enterprise partnerships, expanding into new markets, and connecting engineering capabilities with global business opportunities in mobility and Edge AI.
Ta Minh Trang is a logistics and supply chain executive with extensive experience in enterprise logistics, strategic customer management, and business transformation. Currently Head of Strategic Accounts at Vietnam Post Logistics, she works with major enterprises to enhance supply chain resilience, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth. Previously, she led the Enterprise Customer Division at Viettel Post. Her expertise spans logistics innovation, digital transformation, and strategic partnerships, with a strong focus on building agile and future-ready supply chain ecosystems across Asia.
Mr. Huynh Phuoc Tien is a sales and business development professional specializing in renewable energy solutions. He currently serves as Vietnam Sales Manager for Distributed Generation Asia at TotalEnergies, where he focuses on commercial and industrial (C&I) solar & BESS, direct power purchase agreements (DPPA), REC and carbon credit initiatives. TotalEnergies is a global multi-energy company that produces and markets oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, as well as renewables and electricity. Its mission is to provide energy that is more affordable, reliable, and sustainable.
With over 8 years at TotalEnergies, Mr. Tiến has held key roles in both its renewable energy and LPG divisions, driving sales and supporting energy transition strategies in Vietnam. His work aligns with TotalEnergies’ broader investment in renewable energy and low carbon assets.
Prior to joining TotalEnergies, he gained experience in management trainee program focusing on key account management and industrial sales at Siam City Cement and worked in financial planning at Shinhan Bank. Mr. Tiến holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Economics, Ho Chi Minh City, and is actively involved in mentoring through Vietnam Alumni Mentoring.
Mr. To Lang is the Founder & CEO of Volterra, a core technology company pioneering intelligent EV charging and integrated energy systems in Vietnam.
Volterra - DEEP-TECH DRIVEN FOR EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE
Volterra is an end-to-end SaaS platform for EV charging infrastructure developers and operators in Vietnam who face high electricity costs, long payback periods, and scaling challenges. By combining Digital Twin technology, AI optimization, and Dynamic Load Management, Volterra integrates renewable energy (solar, wind) and battery energy storage (BESS) into charging operations to reduce energy costs, accelerate network expansion, and improve investment returns. Volterra optimizes the entire energy-charging system, enabling profitable scaling while supporting Vietnam’s Net Zero 2050 goals.
With a strong focus on renewable integration, storage optimisation, and carbon transparency, Volterra advocates for a system-level approach to accelerating new energy vehicle adoption and building resilient, future-ready energy networks.
Volterra believes that green energy transition and renewable energy adoption are irreversible trends. Between 2027 and 2030, Vietnam’s green mobility infrastructure is poised for breakout growth, creating a golden window for deep tech companies to enter early and shape the market’s future.
Jessica Nguyen is the General Director, Country Holding Officer, and Board Chairwoman of ABB Vietnam, part of the ABB Group—ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future with operations in over 100 countries.
With nearly two decades of experience in multinational corporations, Jessica has built a distinguished leadership career across finance, operations, and industrial manufacturing. Prior to ABB, she spent over 11 years with the Jardine Schindler Group, where she held key executive roles including Chief Financial Officer and Head of Schindler Vietnam Factory—one of the company’s critical manufacturing hubs in Asia Pacific. In these roles, she drove large-scale business transformation, operational excellence, and positioned Vietnam as a strategic node in the global supply chain.
Jessica is recognized for her ability to bridge strategy and execution, leading cross-functional and multicultural teams to deliver high performance, innovation, and long-term value. Her leadership approach is strongly influenced by Nordic principles, emphasizing trust, transparency, accountability, and empowerment as foundations for organizational success.
A passionate advocate for women in leadership and diversity in Asia, Jessica actively supports initiatives that foster inclusive leadership and enable the next generation of female leaders to thrive in global business environments.
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