Pioneering Leadership for a New Vietnam

Vanguard is a collective of trailblazing leaders in their 30s and 40s, shaping the future of Vietnam through bold decision-making, innovation, and a commitment to progress. As the nation undergoes rapid economic and cultural transformation, Vanguard serves as the catalyst for those who dare to lead the way.

Vanguard equips ambitious leaders with the network, insights, and resources needed to drive Vietnam’s next era of economic and cultural growth.

Vietnam General Secretary Tô Lâm

Vietnam General Secretary,
Tô Lâm

Vietnam is undergoing a transformative era, and the need for strong, forward-thinking leaders has never been greater. Since the Đổi Mới reforms of the 1980s, the country has made remarkable progress—eradicating poverty, improving literacy rates, and sustaining impressive economic growth. Today, the world is embracing Vietnam as a rising force on the global stage.

With the passing of the late Nguyễn Phú Trọng, newly appointed General Secretary Tô Lâm is determined to propel Vietnam to new heights. His vision includes advancing high-tech manufacturing, streamlining government operations through ministerial and provincial consolidation, and enacting new laws to position Vietnam alongside the Asian Tiger economies—Taiwan, Singapore, and South Korea.

However, to achieve this vision, Vietnam needs a new generation of leaders—leaders who are more open-minded, globally connected, and ready to drive the nation’s transformation.

Vietnam Vanguard was founded to support this mission. As Vietnam’s Young Executive Network (VYX), we are dedicated to cultivating leaders who will shape the future of a dynamic, forward-looking Vietnam.

Vision

Empowering pioneers, doers, and changemakers to drive Vietnam’s economic and cultural transformation.

Mission

To build an elite network of courageous leaders who shape the nation’s future through innovation, resilience, and strategic vision.

Leadership

Cuong Dang, Founder and Chairman Vietnam Vanguard

Cuong Dang
Founder

  • Founder, Chairman, Resu Holdings (media, education, consulting, M&A and capital advisory)

  • Founder, former CEO Forbes Vietnam.

  • Founder, former Managing Director, Enterprise Rent-a-car Vietnam

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Board of Directors

  • Man in tuxedo holding a trophy at the Luxuo Asia Awards 2023.

    Harry Hoang Nguyen (Founding Member)

    Business Development Director, Rose Villa, Orient Plastic

  • A woman with short brown hair wearing a pearl necklace and a black blazer, smiling at the camera.

    Chrystie Dao (Singapore Representative)

    Managing Partner, RCCA (Resu Consulting and Capital Advisory)

  • Man in glasses speaking, wearing a blue lanyard and a gray blazer, indoors with blurred background of people and ceiling lights.

    Quang Pham

    General Partner and Executive Investment Committee Member, ABB Private Equity

  • Man in suit with arms crossed standing in front of plants

    Miro Cuong Nguyen (Hanoi Representative)

    - Director of Government Affairs, The AES Corporation
    - Strategic Advisor, VinGroup

It heralds the emergence of a new generation of leaders — pioneers rather than followers, proactive doers instead of mere dreamers, true changemakers rather than mere thought leaders. With the courage to venture into the unknown and fortified by their unwavering belief, resilience, and conviction, they shape, every day, what will become Vietnam’s future identity.

They stand as the Vanguard of Vietnam’s economic and cultural transformation.

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