The Investor's Board of Directors

Mr. Pho H. Pham is the CEO of Viet Capital Asset Management (VCAM) and co-founder of Uppingham Vietnam. At VCAM he overseas strategic direction, with a strong focus on building mutual funds, while driving long-termed private equity investments into education, healthcare, and technologies.

Previously, he served for 11 years as Vice President at IDG Ventures Vietnam, where he managed a portfolio of technology, e-commerce, and media startups, with a strong track record of successful fundraising and divestments.

Experience:

1. Chief Executive Officer, Viet Capital Asset Management
2. Managing Partner, Viet Capital Education
3. Vice President, IDG Ventures Vietnam

Education & Qualifications

1. Master of Public Administration (MPA) with IT Management, University of Southern California, USA
2. Bachelor of Science, Computer Science and International Relations, University of Southern California, USA
   

Mr. Nghia T. Luong is the Chairman of Evergreen Invest JSC and Deputy General Director of Vihajico, the developer of the strategically located, 500-hectare Ecopark township near Hanoi. Leveraging strong financial backing and extensive expertise in urban planning, design, and construction, Evergreen manages and delivers comprehensive lifestyle services, premium utility clubs, events, and residential rentals for the Ecopark community.

Recognized for his entrepreneurial leadership, Nghia was honored in Forbes Vietnam’s "30 Under 30" list in 2016. Beyond his real estate and investment endeavors, he is a deeply committed education advocate. He also serves as an executive mentor for Endeavor Vietnam.

Experience

1. Chairman of the Board of Directors, Evergreen Invest Joint Stock Company
2. Permanent Member of the Board of Directors and former Deputy General Director, Vihajico (Ecopark Group)
3. Honored in Forbes Vietnam's "30 Under 30" list (2016)
4. Executive Mentor, Endeavor Vietnam

Education & Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree, United States

Mr. Tony Ngo is the Chairman and Co-founder of Everest Education (E2), dedicated to transforming education through personalized learning. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and double degrees from Stanford University.

Tony brings 15 years of elite Wall Street experience in fund management and investment banking; he began his career in 2001 at Morgan Stanley (Silicon Valley) and later managed portfolios at Bridger Capital (New York), focusing on Asian and global tech sectors from 2008 to 2015.

A passionate social entrepreneur, Tony founded SEO Vietnam in 2009, nurturing over 400 exceptional career fellows who now serve as executives in multinational and local corporations. He also co-founded UNAVSA in 2004, the largest non-profit empowering Vietnamese-American youth. His background seamlessly bridges world-class financial acumen with a profound commitment to leadership and educational development in Vietnam.

Experience

1. Chairman and Co-founder, Everest Education (E2)
2. 15 years of Wall Street investment banking and fund management experience at Morgan Stanley and Bridger Capital
3. Specialized in Asian equities and global technology sector investments (2008–2015)
4. Founder of SEO Vietnam (2009); developed 400+ elite Career Fellowship alumni holding executive roles globally
5. Co-founder of UNAVSA (2004), the largest Vietnamese-American youth empowerment non-profit organization

Education & Qualifications

1. Master of Business Administration (MBA), Harvard Business School, USA
2. Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Stanford University, USA

Dr. Nam T. Tran is a distinguished fintech pioneer and digital banking expert in Vietnam, currently serving as a Senior Advisor at Vietcombank (VCB). He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science, bringing a profound academic and technical foundation to his executive career.

Nam previously served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Head of Innovation at Vietcombank, where he successfully spearheaded major digital transformation and banking technology initiatives. Demonstrating exceptional entrepreneurial acumen, he co-founded Moca, one of Vietnam’s earliest and most successful mobile payment applications, which was later acquired by Grab to power its regional digital wallet ecosystem.

Throughout his career, Nam has seamlessly bridged the gap between traditional banking structures and cutting-edge financial technology, making him a pivotal figure in shaping Vietnam's modern digital financial landscape.

Experience

1. Senior Advisor at Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank - VCB)
2. Former Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Head of Innovation, Vietcombank (VCB)
3. Co-founder of Moca, a pioneering mobile payment platform in Vietnam (strategically acquired by Grab)
4. Decades of leadership experience in fintech innovation, digital banking transformation, and financial technologies

Education & Qualifications

1. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science, Monash University, Australia
2. Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours), Queensland University of Technology, Australia

Mr. Khoa A. Pham serves as an Independent Board Member, bringing profound expertise in educational entrepreneurship and institutional scale to the board. He is widely recognized as the Chairman and Co-founder of YOLA Education, one of Vietnam’s leading educational organizations specializing in English language training and academic test preparation.

Under his strategic leadership, YOLA grew into a premier national brand, empowering tens of thousands of students to achieve academic excellence and unlock global opportunities.

Khoa is a strong advocate for youth empowerment and the integration of innovative learning methodologies. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from Bates College in the United States. His extensive background in building high-growth educational ecosystems and his deep understanding of corporate governance provide invaluable strategic vision to the Board of Directors.

Experience

1. Chairman and Co-founder, YOLA Education (Smart Education Joint Stock Company)
2. Over 15 years of pioneering leadership in Vietnam's educational sector, specializing in institutional growth, scale, and English language training
3. Strategic advisor in corporate governance, educational innovation, and international academic alignment

Education & Qualifications

1. Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science, Bates College, USA