Top 10 Most Influential Female Entrepreneurs in Vietnam

Nguyen Thi Nga is currently the Chairwoman of the Board of Directors at Southeast Asia Commercial Bank (SeaBank) and the BRG Group. The BRG Group operates two major golf resorts in Hanoi: King's Island Golf Resort and Legend Hill Golf Resort, as well as a course at the Do Son Seaside Golf Resort in Hai Phong. She also owns two hotels under the prestigious Hilton Worldwide brand: Hilton Hanoi Opera and Hilton Hanoi Inn. Under her leadership, SeaBank has maintained stability and is ranked among the top in Vietnam's banking sector, even amid the recent banking crisis.

Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, the wealthiest female billionaire in Vietnam, is the CEO of VietJet Air. As one of the few female CEOs in the aviation industry, she is recognized for transforming the market. Since its inaugural flight in 2011, the most significant change she has brought to the aviation sector is making air travel more accessible to the public. On average, VietJet introduces a new route each month and operates over 300 flights daily. In 2016, she was also listed among the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in the World by Forbes.

Chu Thi Thanh Ha is the Chairwoman of FPT Telecom - FPT Telecom Joint Stock Company. Having held numerous roles, she is widely regarded as one of the most knowledgeable figures within FPT. Alongside Trương Đình Anh, she helped build and steer FPT Telecom to become one of Vietnam's largest telecommunications companies. While Mr. Trương Đình Anh focused on strategy, direction, and technology, Mrs. Thanh Ha managed most of the internal operations, contributing to FPT's rapid and sustainable growth. Her husband, Lê Thế Hùng, is also a co-founder of FPT. Together, these key figures have shaped FPT's prestigious brand today.

Before joining Vingroup, Duong Thi Mai Hoa held various high-ranking positions, including Chief Financial Officer at Oracle Vietnam, Chief Financial Officer at Vietnam International Bank, and CEO of Vietnam International Bank. In 2014, she officially joined Vingroup as the Group CEO, taking over from Le Thi Thu Thuy. This strategic decision was aimed at advancing a new business sector, which is now recognized as the Group's key focus for the future: e-commerce.

Nguyen Thi Thanh Huyen has been the CEO of May 10 Garment Company since 2006. With her keen understanding of market demands and a focus on high-quality production, the company has experienced significant growth under her leadership. The key to May 10's success lies in its ability to instill and maintain military discipline within the corporate environment. This discipline will undoubtedly help the company achieve even greater goals in the future.

Dinh Thi Hoa is currently the Chairwoman of Galaxy Studio. In 1994, she co-founded the company with a business partner, and since then, it has grown into a group of businesses involved in film, entertainment, consulting, and media. Galaxy Studio, which focuses on film distribution, cinemas, and film production, has become the most successful company in the group under her leadership. Additionally, she serves as the Vice Chairwoman of Thiên Việt Securities Corporation (TVS).

Nguyen Thi Mai Thanh is the Chairwoman and CEO of Refrigeration Electrical Engineering Corporation (REE). After graduating in mechanical engineering from Germany, she started working at REE as an engineer in 1982. By 1985, she became the company's leader, helping it recover from difficult times with the Reetech air conditioner brand. Under her leadership, REE expanded into new business areas such as real estate and energy investments. While decisive in her work, she is also known for her gentle and adaptable approach when needed. In 2013, she was ranked among the Top 20 wealthiest women in Vietnam.

Cao Thi Ngoc Dung is the Chairwoman and CEO of Phu Nhuan Jewelry Joint Stock Company (PNJ). The name PNJ is synonymous with Dung, and vice versa. She represents not only the soul of one of Vietnam's largest jewelry businesses but also the powerful and determined female entrepreneurs of her generation. She joined PNJ in 1998 as the Director, and under her leadership, the company has grown to generate over 7,000 billion VND in revenue and operates 194 jewelry stores across the country. PNJ's products and management have continually improved, rivaling many global jewelry brands. The image of Cao Thi Ngoc Dung is firmly associated with the success of female entrepreneurship in Vietnam.

Mai Kieu Lien is the Chairwoman and CEO of Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company (Vinamilk). She officially assumed the role of Chairwoman in 2003 when Vinamilk went public. Throughout her years of leadership, she has made significant contributions, turning Vinamilk into one of the leading brands in Vietnam and establishing a strong presence internationally. Her goal was to make Vinamilk one of the 50 largest dairy corporations in the world by 2017. Lien was also one of three Vietnamese women included in Forbes' list of the 50 most powerful women in Asia.

Thai Huong is the Chairwoman of TH Group. After a career in finance and banking, she decided to invest in the dairy industry in 2009. She imported cows from New Zealand and applied Israeli technology on her home land in Nghe An, with an investment of 350 million USD. Just one year later, TH Group launched its products and announced a revenue of 3,000 billion VND in 2013. Despite being newly established, TH quickly made its mark with customers and built a top-notch high-tech farming system in Vietnam, becoming a strong competitor to Vinamilk. Huong was also included in Forbes' list of Asia's 50 most powerful women, alongside Mai Kieu Lien, the Chairwoman of Vinamilk.