Le Thi Thu Thuy, Global VinFast CEO: Arrange foreign money for company investment operations in the US market

DNHN - Ms Le Thi Thu Thuy is projected to be a factor in boosting VinFast to become a worldwide brand, with many years of experience holding different managerial roles, including numerous significant positions in the domains of the technology industry, and financial investment, and international relations.

Ms Le Thi Thu Thuy, a native of Binh Dinh, was born in 1974 and has a Bachelor of Economics from Foreign Trade University as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Japan International University. Ms Thuy also has a Certificate of Financial Investment Analyst (CFA).

Ms Thuy has been with Vingroup for seven years and has been with VinFast since August 2017. She previously held various significant leadership roles here and has more than 22 years of expertise in finance and real estate.

Ms Thuy has been the Vice President of Lehman Brothers, a securities firm and the fourth biggest investment banking firm in the United States, since 2000. Ms Thuy has been with Vingroup since 2008, where she now serves as CEO and Vice President.

Ms Thuy was the only Vietnamese entrepreneur chosen by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in 2013 as one of the 199 "Young Global Leaders 2013" - Young Global Leaders (YGL) Class of 2013.

Ms Le Thi Thu Thuy has been named an official member of the World Economic Forum's Global Young Leaders Forum. This annual event brings together over 700 highly gifted global leaders who share a shared objective to contribute to the world's growth for a brighter future.

Vingroup announced the nomination of Ms Le Thi Thu Thuy, Vice President of Vingroup, as General Director of VinFast on December 27, 2021. Ms Thuy will work in Vietnam, overseeing business operations in VinFast's current markets, which include Vietnam, the United States, Canada, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Ms Thuy is also in charge of investigating and extending the firm to other possible markets throughout the world in the next phase.

Ms Factors promoting VinFast to become a global brand, as well as VinFast smart electric vehicles, will be well received by international customers due to her many years of experience in various management positions, including many key positions in the fields of the technology industry, financial investment, and international relations.

Ms Le Thi Thu Thuy, Vice President of Vingroup and General Director of VinFast, announced on July 12 that VinFast had just signed an agreement to arrange international capital with two international banking systems, Credit Suisse and Citigroup, to raise at least USD 4 billion for business investment activities in the US market. As a result, these two banks will serve as a conduit for VinFast to access global resources rather than local finance.

"The fact that VinFast has been joined by the world's major financial institutions demonstrates trust in the company's investment strategy in the US and regional markets. The North Carolina manufacturing will assist VinFast in producing autonomously internationally, providing additional employment for local people "said VinFast's global CEO.

Ha Anh (t/h)