Our Leadership & Members

Dr Le was born in 1949 in My Tho (Phu My District, Binh Dinh Province). Awarded a Colombo Plan scholarship, he went to Australia to study abroad in 1967, then worked in telecommunications, became an Australian citizen and spent several years working in Canada, the UK and Japan before returning to Vietnam to establish the software company TMA. In 1992, he volunteered to become the marketing director for a Canadian corporation looking to penetrate the Vietnamese market. It was this decision that fulfilled his long-standing aspiration: come back to Vietnam and leverage the existing intellectual resources in the country. It was not by chance that many newspapers in Vietnam wrote about Dr Nguyen Huu Le. Le emerged as the founder of TMA and turned the company into one of the largest software development firms in Vietnam. Now as the Chairman of TMA Technology Group, he continues to make a mark by opening TMA Innovation Park in his hometown of Binh Dinh. One of the projects TMA undertook was developing software for Dairy Australia, which is now also being used in the US market. Another project involves a start-up in Melbourne that develops a product connecting people with hospitals and police for timely assistance. The startup lacked the human resources to develop the software as quickly as expected, so the project was outsourced to TMA. Dr Le cited these cases as examples to demonstrate what he sees as a distinctive feature of the Australia-Vietnam bilateral relations, which is genuine synergy based on mutual benefits.

Dr. Nguyễn Hương Liên is a passionate advocate for children’s rights and education, with a strong track record in both philanthropy and leadership. She is a Board Member of Millennia Education JSC since 2024. Prior to this from 2011, she held a long-standing role as Board Member and Advisor at Masterise Homes, a leading real estate developer in Vietnam. Dr. Liên has dedicated much of her career to improving opportunities for disadvantaged children and adolescents in Vietnam. In January 2023, she became the first Vietnamese major contributor to UNICEF Vietnam and currently is a member of the UNICEF International Council. In addition, in 2016, she founded the Power On scholarship program together with Student Association Centre of Ho Chi Minh, which has since provided scholarships and training to over 500 university students studying in Ho Chi Minh City. Dr. Liên holds a PhD in Business from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, a Master of Business Administration from RMIT University (Vietnam campus), and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Sydney, Australia.

Mr Nguyen Ba Diep is Co-founder of MoMo, the Leading Fintech Group in Vietnam, with nearly 30 years of extensive experience in the technology and financial services sector, Mr. Nguyễn Bá Diệp is one of the key founding members behind MoMo’s vision to leverage technology to democratize access to financial services in Vietnam. What began as a simple mobile payment application has since evolved into one of Vietnam’s leading fintech platforms, serving over 30 million users and hundreds of thousands of partners nationwide. Under his leadership and strategic guidance, MoMo has played a pivotal role in advancing financial inclusion through accessible, user-friendly, and cost-effective payment and financial solutions. The group’s member companies are also at the forefront of Vietnam’s digital transformation journey, particularly in enabling small and medium-sized enterprises and financial institutions to modernize their operations. In 2022, MoMo was officially recognized as one of Vietnam’s four technology unicorns. Mr. Diệp holds a Bachelor's degree from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and a Master of Business Administration from Curtin University (Australia). In addition to his role as Co-founder of MoMo, he also serves as Vice President of the Ho Chi Minh City Information Security Association (VNISA HCM), a standing member of the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA), and the Vietnam E-commerce Association (VECOM).

Ms Dang Thi Thanh Van is an Australian alumna and founder of Savvycom – one of Vietnam’s leading IT companies – Ms Dang Thi Thanh Van has been recognised for her contributions to the deep and sustainable cooperation between Australia and Vietnam. As well as being CEO of Savvycom, Van was also a Board Member on the Steering Committee of Australia’s Aus4Innovation Programme; Vice President of the Alliance of Vietnam Digital Technology Organisations (VNITO); and the Vice President of the Hanoi Women Entrepreneurs Association. Van said she decided to start her business because Vietnam's IT human resources had expertise but lacked experience, skills and fresh perspectives. In particular, the IT "orchestra" in the country often lacked a "conductor" - someone with a broader view of the industry. Since embarking on her entrepreneurial journey, this petite woman has carried a big dream: to foster Vietnam's environment, infrastructure, economy, education, social welfare and reputation to be on par with global standards, and particularly, to develop IT engineers who are confident to step into the international market. That dream is becoming a reality, as Savvycom is now a multinational company with hundreds of skilled IT engineers serving clients from 23 countries worldwide. From 2020 until now, Savvycom's annual growth rate has been 150%, making it one of the top 30 tech companies in Vietnam in software services and IT outsourcing, as well as one of the top 30 global mobile application companies. In 2021, Van was named a Distinguished Fellow of the Asia Society - Victoria, Australia. In this role, she can nurture professional and personal relationships between Victoria in Australia and Vietnam, strengthening the growing relationship between the two sides by facilitating strong business connections in technology, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit.

With over 22 years of tax and accounting experience, Ha brings a wealth of expertise to her role as the Managing Director of Advanced Partners. Holding a Bachelor of Business (with Distinction) from RMIT, an MBA from Monash University, and a Masters of Taxation from Melbourne Law School, Ha has a solid educational background. Prior to founding Advanced Partners, she accumulated valuable knowledge while working with various ASX Listed companies, specialising in management accounting, turnaround strategies, and accounting technologies. She also held a partnership position at a well-established boutique accounting firm in Melbourne, where she specialised in providing tax and business advisory services to high net-worth individuals and groups. Ha actively engages with Australian professional bodies and institutions, contributing to the industry’s development. She frequently speaks and lectures at Monash University, and her contributions to CPA Australia as an author and group leader for the “Practice Management” Module of the CPA Professional Public Practice program are highly regarded. Ha serves as a member of the Victorian Public Practice Committee CPA Australia (Chair in 2022) and holds board positions in prominent not-for-profit organizations such as KOTO International, ASIF Foundation, and the Vietnamese Australian Scholars and Experts Association (VASEA).

Dr Phùng Văn Đông is the Director of the Department of R&D Software Solutions for Smart Cities, Technology Group, where he oversees projects invested by government ministries across many provinces and cities in Vietnam. He also holds an academic position at Hanoi University. Dr. Dong received his Ph.D. from the University of Technology Sydney, Australia, in the area of Information Systems. He also holds a Master of Science degree in Information System Design from the University of Central Lancashire (UK), a Master of Arts degree in Education Management from the National Institute of Education Management, Vietnam, and Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Sciences, Vietnam. As AIT-CV Director, Dr. Dong will be responsible for promoting the AIT mission in Vietnam, positioning AIT-CV with respect to the Vietnamese higher education and professional training marketplace and developing a mutually beneficial relationship with the AIT main campus in Thailand. In August, he leads AIT in forming The Alliance for Research and Training in Semiconductors and Microelectronics (ARTSeMi) for the 2025–30 period

With more than 16 years of experience in the fields of reneweable energy, civil construction and education, Dr. Nguyễn Thị Ánh Phương excelled in business building in multi-culture working environments. As Managing Director of UMI ASIA Ltd in Germany, she is handling the business entry for UMI ASIA into Vietnam and later SEA with a focus on accelerating the investment, education and advisory services in renewable energy. Dr. Phương is concurrently the Founder and CEO of Tona Syntegra Solar, a JV between the Vietnamese-based Tona Construction Corporation and the Swiss-German based Syntegra Solar company. Furthermore, she served as Vice Director of International Study Programs at Hochiminh City University of Technology (HCMUT). In this role, she also acted as a senior lecturer in the fields of MIS, and Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Dr. Phương received her Master Degree in Management Information Systems from University of Applied Sciences Hannover, Germany and her Ph.D. in Energy Policy from the University of Technology Sydney, Australia.

Mr Nguyễn Doãn Giang had spent 10 years in Melbourne (2002 – 2012) taking Highschool, Undergrad and Postgrad. Simpler words, he is emotionally attached to Australia. He always wanted to go back to Australia either as vacation or business trip. Giang is running his family business at the moment as Deputy Managing Director of San Ha Company Limited. San Ha is a foods company that specializes in distributing both locally made fresh meat and imported frozen meat. Australia is one of our top foods sources. Giang became AusCham member since 2015 because he would like to keep in touch with Australian values and reminding him those beautiful times he had. Giang has been on the AusCham Board of Directors since 2022, contributing his expertise and passion, and pledges to strengthen AusCham, enhance bilateral relations, and champion the interests of both countries and communities. Giang actively advocates for the Australian business community through his participation at various provincial foreign business forums, and has been the founding Chair of the Young Business Leaders by AusCham program.

Binh is a highly regarded advisor in Vietnam, recognized for her expertise and dedication. She leads mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate finance, corporate strategy, and wealth advisory practices, and oversees all aspects of ASART Deal Advisory. For nearly 17 years, Binh has advised prominent entrepreneurs, key stakeholders, and top executives of multinational and Vietnamese companies. She has successfully led and delivered M&A transactions, fundraising initiatives, and strategic projects, building a unique and distinguished track record in these fields. Binh’s comprehensive skill set includes valuation, due diligence, commercial performance, financial management, operational management, accounting, tax, legal, ethics, problem-solving, executive negotiation, organizational behavior, family business dynamics, government relations, advocacy, and market research. Her work emphasizes the combination of value creation and sustainable growth for optimal returns. Binh has advised 250+ companies in 120+ projects across 15+ countries and 10+ industries, with an accumulated value of USD4.5+ billion. Noticeable disclosed deals where she has participated and advised include CVC Capital Partners’ investment in Phuong Chau Medical Group, SCG’s acquisition of Batico, Lafarge’s merger of equal with Holcim, Mega LifeSciences’ purchase of a brand from DHG Pharma, Puratos’s investment in Grand Place Chocolate, Warburg Pincus’ investment in Vingroup (Vincom), Warburg Pincus’ acquisition of a real estate portfolio from VinaCapital, Nam Long Group’s fundraising, and the liquidation of the first and biggest private equity fund at the time Indochina Capital. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce with Distinction from RMIT University (Vietnam). Prior to founding ASART, Binh held notable roles at KPMG and Lafarge. She is also a fellow at the Australia Vietnam Policy Institute

Ms. Tuyet Vu is an advisor, investor and entrepreneur with deep involvement in Vietnam's and the global innovation ecosystem. With a strong background in high technology and sustainability, Tuyet has worked in both the private and public sectors, including as a Senior Advisor to Vietnam's Minister of Planning & Investment and currently as a Senior Advisor at Vertex Ventures SEA & India. She is dedicated to advancing economic development through innovation and technology, supporting Vietnamese startup founders and channeling risk capital into emerging businesses. Throughout her career to date, spanning across engineering and business, public and private sector, established global organizations and innovative local startups, Tuyet is uniquely positioned to advocate for stronger collaboration to elevate the innovation ecosystem, creative problem solving and co-creation of future technology champions to address sustainable economic development and green transition. Tuyet’s previous roles include Principal at the Boston Consulting Group and Chief of Staff to the CEO of Lazada Vietnam. She holds a B.Eng with first class honor in Environmental Engineering from the University of New South Wales, Australia; an MBA from UC Berkeley’s Fulbright Student Program and recently completed an Eisenhower Fellowship focused on venture building and technology investment.

Mr Nguyen Bach Viet is the Founder & CEO of VIoT Energy Efficiency Platform JSC, where he leads the development of advanced AIoT and smart device solutions for industry and infrastructure. A recognized expert in building energy optimization, he has pioneered the delivery of Energy Efficiency as a Service across Southeast Asia, helping businesses and cities achieve sustainable growth through innovative technology. Beyond VIoT, Viet serves as Chairman of VIoT Holdings, an investment vehicle supporting ClimateTech and impact-driven startups, and as Founder & CEO of Yokdoni Winery, the world’s first herbal noni winery. He is also the Vietnam representative for global CSR initiatives Liter of Light and PowerWells, advancing energy access and social impact programs. His innovation portfolio spans smart industrial lighting with IoT integration, smart signage for cities, GIS & 4D digital mapping, AI-powered traffic analytics, and Guardian Incident Management Systems for smart city development. Viet’s entrepreneurial journey is grounded in a strong academic foundation, including an MBA from the University of Canberra and multiple diplomas in network engineering, IT system administration, business management, and marketing from leading Australian institutions. With this unique blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and a deep commitment to impact, he continues to shape the future of smart infrastructure and climate technology in Vietnam and the wider region.

Dr. Tracy Trang has particularly excelled as the Cofounder and General Manager for QTS Australia in Vietnam, Senior Business Development Manager at the Australian Trade Commission, and Trade Representative for the State of Queensland Government in Vietnam, among other prestigious positions that underscore her entrepreneurial acumen and international business prowess in Vietnam. Her success is driven by cultural dexterity, continual learning, and overcoming societal constraints on women. Her leadership in Education, Diplomacy, Trade, Technology and Entrepreneurship highlights the rise of Vietnamese female leaders globally. Beyond business, she is committed to social advocacy, focusing on women's empowerment, education for girls, and community development. Tracy mentors young women, encourages mothers, and advocates for female industry leadership. Recently, she was honored with the Australian Alumni Recognition Award in Women's Leadership, recognizing her contributions to Vietnam-Australia relations.

Ms Nguyen Hong Giang has spent nearly 10 years living and studying in Australia, where she gained invaluable international experiences in professional work culture, creativity, and innovative thinking. In 2016, she made the decision to return to Vietnam to further her career and contribute to the country’s development. Since then, Giang has been dedicated to advancing projects in sustainable building materials and renewable energy. As the CEO and co-founder of Zenwood, she lead a team that produces wood composite materials made from recycled resources, offering green solutions for the construction industry. At the same time, as co-founder of Solar Lab, she is working with her partners to implement 100 mini solar systems across schools in Vietnam bringing clean energy while raising awareness about sustainability. By combining her international background with local market experience, Giang strives to pursue innovation, prioritize sustainability, and create long-term value for both communities and businesses