Arch. TRAN NGOC CHINH
Chairman of Viet Nam Urban Planning and Development Association, former deputy Minister of Construction

Viet Nam Urban Planning and Development Association, a socio-professional organization, works effectively in urban planning and development throughout the country, following policies, major schemes decided by the Government.

Beside voluntarily striving for the purpose of construction and development of urban areas in a sustainable manner, the association provides criticism consultant and participates in building legal documents such as Law on Construction, Law on Urban Planning, Law on Architecture, Law on Capital and the implementation orientation of the Law on Planning and the Law on Architecture.

DAVID JACKSON
Chief Executive Officer, Colliers (Vietnam)

David Jackson is the Chief Executive Officer of Colliers (Vietnam), managing the operational aspects of the company along with setting the strategic vision and goals. He has a broad and diverse level of expertise in managing business, capital markets, transactional management, and valuations and advisory. With over eighteen years’ experience in Commercial Real Estate and Management Services, he advises a wide range of clients in an international and local capacity.

Since arriving in Vietnam in 2008, David worked with a number of major occupier accounts and been a primary advisor to large scale organizations such as REE Corporation and Kumho Asiana as well as undertaken a variety of roles within Colliers. An active member of the Ho Chi Minh City business community, particularly in the Business Executive Network, he is also a supervisor and councilor to candidates of RICS and a member of the Board of Directors of Victory Capital.

David is a keen advocate for technology and sustainable building practices, as well as diversity and inclusion in the workplace. He is also a pioneer in charity donations to Hope School, a school for disabled children.

Mr Lee Leong Seng
Head of Property Development/Residential, Real Estate (Vietnam), Keppel Ltd.

Lee Leong Seng is currently the Head of Property Development/ Residential in Keppel’s Real Estate Division (Vietnam). He is also the General Director for various project companies such as Saigon Sports City, Riviera Point and the JV developments with Khang Dien.

Leong Seng has cumulated more than 25 years of working experience in the real estate industry. He started his career in 1999 and has held leadership positions for more than 10 years, such as Head of Project Division in NTUC Choicehomes, Head of Malaysia market in UOL Group Limited, General Manager/Managing Director for Surbana Jurong in Myanmar. His diverse experience includes managing and overseeing businesses in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and Myanmar. He has been involved in different types of development such as industrial, residential, commercial, mixed development and other infrastructure projects.

Leong Seng holds Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with honours from the National University of Singapore.

Ms. Le Thi Bich Ngoc
Editor-in-Chief of Nhip Cau Dau Tu Magazine

Ms. Le Thi Bich Ngoc, Editor-in-Chief of Nhip Cau Dau Tu Magazine, is a highly respected and veteran journalist with over 30 years of experience in the field, including 17 years in leadership roles within media organizations.

She is a standing committee member of the Hanoi Journalists Association and previously served as Editor-in-Chief of Gia Dinh Viet Nam Newspaper and Lao Dong Thu Do Newspaper. Her exceptional leadership at both publications propelled them to significant success.

As a media leader, particularly during a dynamic period for journalism, Ms. Le Thi Bich Ngoc continues to be the driving force behind Nhip Cau Dau Tu Magazine. She is spearheading innovative and creative initiatives, collaborating closely with her team of reporters and editors to embrace modern journalistic practices and solidify the magazine's brand identity.

Mr. Marc Townsend
Senior Advisor, Arcadia Consulting Vietnam

Marc has over 30 years of experience in real estate investment and development in leading roles for Richard Ellis, Regus and CBRE in Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Manila, Phnom Penh and Hong Kong.

He is an advisor to an Asian real estate fund, serves as Chairman of CBRE Cambodia, and as The Creator of Opportunities at Levitate. For six years, Marc also served as an independent non-executive director at VinGroup.

Marc is a member of MRICS, holds a Bachelor in Accountancy Studies from the University of Exeter and is a graduate from the Executive Course in Real Estate Management from the Harvard Business School.

Mr. Paul Wee
CFO, BW Industrial Development JSC

With over 25 years of experience working with global companies across various industries, Paul was Senior Vice President of Finance at Global Logistic Properties for ten years before joining BW. Paul’s breadth and depth of experience are an enduring asset to BW, ensuring the highest financial management standards.

Hoàng Đức Trung
Phó Tổng giám đốc, Venture Capital, Vina Capital

Bằng MBA, Maastricht School of Management

Hơn 19 năm kinh nghiệm làm việc tại Việt Nam

10 năm làm ở VinaCapital

Nguyên trưởng phòng tu vấn kinh doanh và quản lý, PwC Indochina

Ms. Trang Bui
CEO, Cushman & Wakefield Viet Nam

Trang Bui is the General Manager of Cushman & Wakefield Vietnam, a global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. In this role, she oversees management and business activities across the market and drives strategic initiatives for the Vietnam office to enhance business development and transaction opportunities.

Trang has over 16 years of extensive commercial real estate advisory experience ranging from office leasing services, brokerage, tenant advisory, retail development, capital markets, industrial and logistics. She is an active keynote speaker in real estate conferences in Vietnam, Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea, China, and the United States.

In 2022, she became the youngest general director among business groups of commercial real estate. She was an advisor at the Australia – Vietnam Leadership Dialogue (AVYLD) 2021. Trang is passionate with campaigns related to both in business and in society. She is also a passionate supporter and leader of one of the first Diversity & Harmony campaigns for a global business in Vietnam since 2013.