Honouring Traditions, Embracing Growth
Honouring Traditions
Embracing Growth
A proud British citizen and Board Member of BritCham, I have been residing and working in Vietnam since 2013. I have extensive knowledge of Vietnam’s business sector, and high- level relations with executives of listed and unlisted businesses, government officials, regulators, venture capital and private equity founders. Professionally, I am a trusted adviser to multiple UK enterprises investing in Vietnam, and I personally service many of the largest UK asset managers, pension funds and banks engaging in foreign direct investment (FDI) and foreign indirect investment (FII) activities in Vietnam. I am also a Member of the Vietnam Independent Directors Association (VNIDA) and a long-standing participant of the Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) Capital Markets Working Group. I am confident my extensive British and Vietnamese connections and global networks add an effective and reasoned voice to the benefit of BritCham Members. I am BritCham-focused, culturally aware, and very supportive of efforts to lift living standards, education levels, and business ethics and transparency in Vietnam. UK interests include, Board Director – Cambridge.tv – promoting Cambridge and inclusive education, worldwide.
My experience in the Vietnamese financial and business sectors, particularly in my current role at Dragon Capital, equips me with a unique perspective to contribute to the Chamber. I have developed a comprehensive understanding of the local business environment and culture during my over two decades of working in Vietnam. My career spans manufacturing, commodity broking, and finance, offering a broad perspective on the opportunities and challenges within the Vietnamese market.
I engage directly with local and foreign investors, and write regular reports on the economy and capital markets, promoting Vietnam as a viable investment destination. This has sharpened my ability to articulate the Vietnamese investment landscape to raise funds both domestically and abroad, leveraging Dragon Capital’s extensive access to all levels of public/private enterprises.
Additionally, we are deeply committed to environmental change and advise the Vietnamese Government and our investee companies on ESG matters, aligning with the Chamber’s goals of integrating sustainable practices into future strategies.
I’m enthusiastic about the opportunity to help BritCham grow by strengthening economic ties and supporting its business development, believing that my position and experience will be valuable in this regard.
I was honoured to have had the opportunity to serve on the BritCham Board from 2014-2022, of which 3 years as Vice-Chair.
It is with renewed vigour that I apply for the 2024-2025 Board.
I expect to bring to the Board of BritCham:
I have lived in both Hanoi and Ho chi Minh for 8 years each and am married to a Vietnamese national with whom we have 3 children together.
The reason I would like to serve on the BritCham Board is to continue to focus on enriching the scope and reach of the business-related activities for members, focused on the Energy Working Group that members formed in 2023. My experience spans GEC, Rolls Royce, BP, Salamander Energy, Mubadala and now I consult to offshore wind, CCS, upstream and other energy sector projects/assets in Vietnam. I have worked here for 25 years across a variety of energy projects and maintain good relations within and without Vietnam. BritCham will continue to serve the British community and a diverse set of stakeholders. I would like to see more BritCham members, particularly British businesses (big and small) coming to Vietnam and staying to pursue business between the two countries, particularly in the energy and sustainability space.
It has been a pleasure to serve you for the last 9.5 years, in my capacity as Board member (Chairman 2016 to 2019 and 2022-23) and to have helped guide BritCham through a continued growth in membership, in spite of the challenges in the market and the closure for the Business Centre. I was also a founding member of the chamber and served on the Committee during the first 7 years (1996-2001) and Chairman from 1998 to 2001.
I was involved in the setting up and closure of the Business centre funded by the UK Government.
It was during my chairmanship that we were accepted as a consortium member of the VBF and establishment of BCAC.
I would like to continue to serve on the Board and hope that you as members will support me by electing me for a further 12 months. I believe I can make a major contribution to the development of chamber and to bring the knowledge and history of the Chamber in Vietnam.
I would like to stand for re election as a BritCham Board Member for 2024/25 to become further involved in the continued positive developments at BritCham. As the Director of Marketing, Admissions and Communications at the British International School HCMC, I’m a very much established member within the school, Senior Leadership Team and wider BIS HCMC community. This position brings great benefits to the BritCham Board in terms of working with the education sector and wider British community Alongside this my experience, skills and knowledge in marketing and communications are areas that could be utilised further across all areas of BritCham in terms of strategic planning and development I have now lived and worked in Ho Chi Minh City for over 12 years and have two daughters and very much embedded into life in HCMC through work, children’s people across the city and wider Vietnam
I am especially keen to represent members from SMEs and entreprenneurs who do not have the backing of big corporations and whose voice at the Britcham board is not well represented. Board representation of manufacturers and those, who like myself, are involved in imports and exports particularly with the UK – also needs to be strengthened. I am keen that the chamber should focus more on business events and networking as this is an aspect of the chamber that many members feel needs strengthening. My purpose in standing for election to the board is to try to ensure the activities of the chamber better reflects the wishes of the members.
I have worked as a lawyer for the global elite law firm, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, in HCMC since 2017. I am an advisor to many significant international investors and have worked on many of the most recent significant foreign investment transactions. I have a deep knowledge of how to do business in Vietnam and have relations with some of the most senior governmental and business people in the country. I have been a member of BritCham since I moved to Vietnam and have been on the Board for two terms, latterly also serving as one of the Vice-Chairs of the Board. Our organisation is not just member run but, importantly, run for the benefit of members. I believe I have the ability to help drive BritCham to achieve its objectives and remain one of Vietnam’s most visible and effective chambers of commerce.
I would like to stand as a candidate for the 2024 BritCham Board Member position, as I believe I can greatly contribute to enhance BritCham’s standing as well as its role in strengthening UK-Vietnam relations.
During my six years leading AstraZeneca in Vietnam, the Company has grown into one of the top biopharmaceutical multinational companies in Vietnam while championing partnerships with the Government and healthcare partners. We are investing $\$ 310$ million into Vietnam from 2020 to 2030 to reduce the burden of diseases and promote sustainability. Our efforts were recognised with a Friendship Medal from the President of Vietnam, various certificates of merit from the Prime Minister and Minister of Health, as well as BritCham Awards for Great Contribution to Healthcare and Great Leadership.
In addition to being a BritCham Board member since 2019 and a BCAC member since 2020, this year, I am also humbled to serve as Vice Chair of the Vietnam Business Forum. Thank you for your trust. With this responsibility, I am committed to advancing the cooperation between the Vietnamese Government and the foreign business community, and especially BritCham, to foster green growth and enable sustainable economic development.
I believe that my extensive network with both the UK and Vietnamese governments, coupled with my strong commitment to promoting the interests of British businesses in Vietnam, will allow me to contribute meaningfully to BritCham’s ambitious plans this coming year as we celebrate many milestones together.
Dear Members of the British Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam,
I, Nhi Le, would like to confirm my interest and willingness to be joining Board of BritCham. I want to contribute to improving the business environment for the British business community and championing, promoting the collaboration in sustainable business development. With more than 18 years working in Corporate and Government Affairs, Sustainability’s program management, CSR and public communication for diverse organizations such as BP, UNICEF, Microsoft, and now Unilever, I am confident that I can utilize my experience, skills and knowledge in these areas to support BritCham community to fulfill its mission.
Through my proven track record and commitment in sustainable business practices and policies advocacy, I am eager to share and foster a business environment that not only thrives economically but also prioritizes the health of planet, people’s well-being and fairer society for a resilient and greener Vietnam.
Josh has been the Chief Representative of John Swire & Sons Vietnam since the start of 2023 with the objective of sourcing new investment opportunities for the Swire Group. In his role he leads in-country representation for the broader Swire Group, including coordination on government relations and strategic stakeholder engagement.
Josh joined Swire’s Management Trainee program in 2012 and has subsequently worked across multiple different roles and business units in the Swire Group. He spent eight years working in a number of management roles at Cathay Pacific Airways, including extensive experience leading large teams across ASEAN as Country Manager Cambodia, where he also served as a Board Member for the British Chamber of Commerce, and Manager East Indonesia. While at Cathay, Josh also project managed the implementation of the organisation’s global business restructure. Josh subsequently moved across to Swire Properties where he took up the role of Senior Portfolio Manager at the company’s Taikoo Place portfolio in Hong Kong.
Josh hails from the UK and graduated from Durham University with a 1st class degree in English Literature. Since then, he has achieved Foundation level of the Chartered Instituted of Management Accounting (CIMA) in 2017 and was certified as a Lean Black Belt whilst in his final role at Cathay. Whilst at Swire, Josh has also completed various executive training and leadership courses at INSEAD Business School.
I am excited to express my interest in joining the BritCham Board, with a vision to enhance our community’s identity, foster meaningful interactions, and strengthen business engagement among our members. With over 19 years of experience in Vietnam’s dynamic energy sector, I bring a deep understanding of the local market, complemented by my role as a founding member of the Energy Working Group at BritCham.
As the co-founder of a multidisciplinary consultancy specializing in oil and gas, hydrogen, and renewables, we have successfully expanded our global footprint through strategic partnerships across three continents. My career has been defined by collaboration and innovation. I have tackled industry challenges head-on, ensuring that essential expertise remains accessible to our market. By leading front-end engineering and project management services, I have significantly enhanced operational efficiency and fueled strategic growth.
I am passionate about bridging connections between British businesses and potential investors in Vietnam. I envision a vibrant community where BritCham members actively collaborate to uncover new opportunities, particularly in energy and sustainability. I am eager to contribute to the BritCham Board and play a pivotal role in driving our community’s ongoing success and growth in the years ahead.
As the Country Manager of ACCA Vietnam – The organization who drives sustainability both globally and within Vietnam, I am standing for election as an Ordinary Member of the British Chamber of Commerce to contribute my leadership and expertise to advancing the Chamber’s goals. Through close collaboration with the Vietnamese Government (MOF, SBV, SAV, the federations as VinaSME, Vafie…) over 50 Approved Partners, almost 50 Universities nationwide and nearly 1,300 members predominantly C-level governmental and corporate sphere, shaping policies and practices that help enterprises meet global regulations while integrating seamlessly into the international economy. We advocate for sustainable growth and provide critical support for businesses navigating complex global standards. Since 2013, ACCA has been a part of Judging Panel of the Sustainable Development Reporting Award (SRA) for listed companies on Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HOSE) and the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX), and I’m the member of this panel. On the behalf of ACCA, I also contributed the expert opinions on government and ministry drafts related to international standard financial practices and scientific researches.
My collaboration with the Vietnamese government and deep understanding of the economic ecosystem enable me to champion initiatives that address member needs and create long-term value. If elected, I will leverage ACCA’s influence and my expertise to strengthen the Chamber’s role as a leader in sustainability, innovation, and business excellence.
Together, we can build a thriving , globally connected business community. I am committed to ensuring that every member benefits from the Chamber’s collective strength and forward-thinking vision.
