Andrew Currie | Chairman and Creative Director - OUT-2 Design Group Member since October 2019 Andrew Currie is an Australian architect who has spent most of his life in Asia, gaining extensive knowledge of the region. Growing up in Singapore and working in Hong Kong, Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila, Shanghai, and Tokyo, he is well-versed in the Asian market. In 2003, Andrew decided to settle in Vietnam, where he co-founded OUT-2 Design Group, a Vietnam-based international architecture and interior design firm with a mission: "to radically improve the ways people work, learn and live by shaping how physical space influences human..

Managing Director - Cimigo Member Since 2022 Richard Burrage is a seasoned market research and consulting professional with over thirty-five years of experience. For the past twenty-seven years, he has been instrumental in helping numerous brands achieve leadership positions in Vietnam. As the founder of Cimigo, a leading market research agency, Richard has been at the forefront of industry innovation and insights. Richard collaborates closely with the Business Executive Network to conduct the CEO Pulse survey, providing valuable insights into the business climate in Vietnam. He is a sought-after speaker at events, where he shares his expertise on consumer trends,..

David Archibald General Director  Al Naboodah Group Vietnam  Business Executive Member since 2022 David started his career at 16 by washing cars, he was quickly noticed by Michial Shumate, the owner of a multi-brand car dealership, who became his mentor. This early mentorship set him on the path to becoming an expert in the dealership business. In the early 90s, he began to empathize more with customers, focusing on helping them achieve their desires. Today, he is committed to continuous improvement and delivering smooth, seamless customer experiences. Even amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, his team managed to deliver over 1600 high-performance..

General Manager of Industrial - Frasers Property Vietnam Member Since 2023 Chong Chee Keong, also known as CK, currently holds the pivotal position of General Manager of Industrial at Frasers Property Vietnam. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing the company's industrial and logistics development within Vietnam's southern market. With a career spanning over two decades, during which he has collaborated with leading consultants and developers in Southeast Asia, CK brings invaluable insights into industrial estate development in Vietnam's dynamic economy. Frasers Property, a multinational investor-developer-manager of real estate products and services across five asset classes — commercial &..

Founder and CEO - Purple Asia Member Since 2022 Matt Millard, a member of and board advisor to the Business Executive Network, is passionate about the transformative power of brands. He believes that strong brands can withstand competitive pressures and market challenges, and are forged through exceptional brand experiences. At Purple Asia, Matt focuses on creating extraordinary impacts at every customer touchpoint, specializing in tourism, retail, and property brands. They seek clients who are visionary, ready to invest in the future, and excited about the journey. Recently, Matt has taken on new non-executive roles including Director at Bamboo Flute Ltd.,..

General Manager and Digital Delivery Manager Member Since 2023 Anthony Geaitani is an energetic, vision and results-driven leader with extensive experience managing and delivering strategic business and digital transformation programs for financial services, insurance, health, and retail industries, for both Australian and Asia markets.  Anthony is the General Manager of Digital TX, a consultancy in Australia and Vietnam specializing in Business and Digital Transformation. Skilled in problem-solving and navigating challenges, he balances business and technical roles effectively. Actively listen to understand the client’s concerns and needs and ensure a healthy Stakeholder relationship. Naturally strong in networking, and conflict resolution, with..

Country Manager of Imperial Brands PLC Member Since 2024 Nhat currently serves as the Market Manager for Vietnam at Imperial Brands. A strategic, passionate, and creative thinker in the disruptive sales and marketing space, she embodies resilience, adaptability, intuition, and a collaborative spirit. Her key attributes include being personable, trusted, fun, and committed, with a strong emphasis on humility and remembering her roots.   As someone young and new to the position, she prioritizes active listening, continuous learning, and seeking support. She is dedicated to valuing the opinions of her colleagues, particularly those with more experience. Embracing new challenges and..

Oversea Director of GIVI Vietnam Co., LTD Member Since 2024 Sixty years of pure energy, of which forty invested in international management experience in motorcycling accessories and clothing manufacturing, oriented particularly in the South East Asian and South American areas. Joseph Perucca has developed these markets, creating production facilities in Malaysia, Brazil, Vietnam, and Indonesia. At his tender age, Joseph contributed in the market expansion of the company in over 15 countries, with over a quarter of his time spent traveling around the world. An indomitable enthusiast for the two-wheels world, and a seasoned and untiring traveler, I strongly believe..

Chief Operating Officer for HuaLi Industrial Group’s - Nike Division Member Since 2024 Derek Grundy is a 20 year footwear industry executive, serving as Chief Operating Officer for HuaLi Industrial Group’s - Nike Division.  HuaLi is the second largest footwear group in the world and is listed on the Shenzhen exchange.  Derek is currently leading and overseeing the P&L and operations for 5 Vietnam factory locations within the Northern Province of Thanh Hóa with 50k employees, 50M pairs of annual footwear production, and upcoming expansion to India.   Prior to Derek’s 6 years at HuaLi, he spent 10 years at Reebok..

Founder and Managing Director - Talent Leadership Crucible (TLC) Asia Member Since 2023 Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra is the Founder and Managing Director of Talent Leadership Crucible (TLC), a consultancy in Singapore specializing in corporate culture transformation and leadership development. She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from Singapore Management University and an MBA from Monash University. She is also co-founder of Impact Velocity, an aggregator of impact resources and projects on People Development, Planet Renewal, and Prosperity Sharing.   Dr Ramesh’s key expertise is in family business conflict resolution, succession planning, and entrepreneurial leadership development. She is also recognized for empowering..