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Susan Burns Consulate General, U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi MinhSusan Burns has been the Principal Officer in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam since September 2022. She previously served as the Director for the Office of Mainland Southeast Asia in the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs. Ms. Burns also served as the Director for Regional Strategy and Training in the State Department’s Bureau of International Information Programs as well as the Public Affairs Officer in Kampala, Uganda and Kathmandu, Nepal. In Uganda, Ms. Burns oversaw the Mission’s response to the South Sudan crisis as acting Deputy Chief of Mission. In Nepal, Ms. Burns led the crisis preparedness and communications response to the 2015 earthquake. Her other assignments include Krakow, Poland, the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, Ghana, and Taiwan.Ms. Burns was recommended for promotion into the Senior Foreign Service in 2018 and was awarded the State Department’s Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Public Diplomacy in 2017. She has a master’s degree in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College and a bachelor’s degree from McGill University. She has studied Mandarin, Polish, Nepali, Vietnamese, and French. Ms. Burns is married and has two daughters. -
Pham Minh Hung Deputy Director , Department of Industrial and Services Economy, Ministry of Planning and InvestmentDepartment of Industrial and Service Economy is an affiliated unit of the Ministry of Planning and Investment, which helps the Minister perform state management functions on development strategies, planning, plans, investment in developing industry, energy, services and trade. The task including:
- Researching and synthesizing strategies, making national sector planning for sectors and fields of industry, energy, services and trade; coordinating with relevant units in the Ministry to synthesize and build the country's common socio-economic development strategy, national master planning, regional planning, and provincial planning.
- Presiding over synthesizing 5-year and annual plans on the development of sectors and fields of industry, energy, service and trade. Directly being in charge of industries, warehouses, services, and trade.
- Presiding over researching and proposing mechanisms and policies for development of industry, energy, services, trade, logistics, investment and business of golf courses;
With over two decades of dedicated service at the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI), Mr. Pham Minh Hung - Deputy Director - Department of Industrial and Services Economy will deliver the presentation: "Sustainable industrial development and green industrial park development in Vietnam. -
Darryl Dong Head of Ho Chi Minh City Office, International Finance CorporationDarryl Dong currently oversees IFC’s operations in Ho Chi Minh to lead business development, representation, and stakeholder outreach, in addition to his Deputy Country Manager role overseeing Viet Nam, Cambodia, and Lao PDR. Darryl Dong holds a B.A.Sc. in Civil Engineering @ The University of British Columbia. -
Arun Venkataraman Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Global Markets and Director General of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial ServiceArun Venkataraman Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Global Markets and Director General of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service Arun Venkataraman is the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Global Markets and Director General of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service. He was appointed by President Joseph R. Biden and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on April 7, 2022, to lead the federal government’s efforts to promote exports abroad and attract inward investment. He was officially sworn in on April 25, 2022. Venkataraman has over 20 years of experience advising companies, international organizations and the U.S. government on international trade issues. Most recently, he served as Counselor to the Secretary of Commerce, advising the Department of Commerce on trade and other international economic matters. Before joining the Biden-Harris Administration, Arun was a Senior Director at Visa, leading global government engagement strategy on a range of international policy issues including digital economy, trade, tax and sanctions. He also served as Trade & Investment Policy Advisor at Steptoe & Johnson LLP, where he counseled multinational firms and other organizations on e-commerce, intellectual property rights and U.S. and foreign trade policies. During the Obama Administration, Venkataraman served as ITA’s first-ever Director of Policy, where he helped shape the U.S. government’s responses to critical challenges faced by firms in the U.S. and in markets around the world, including China and India. He also served in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) where he led the development and implementation of U.S.-India trade policy, for which he received the agency’s Kelly Award for outstanding performance and extraordinary leadership. He also served as USTR’s Associate General Counsel, representing the United States in litigation before the World Trade Organization and in negotiations on international trade agreements. Prior to USTR, Arun was a Legal Officer at the World Trade Organization, and served as Law Clerk for Judge Jane A. Restani at the U.S. Court of International Trade. Born in Coimbatore, India, and raised in Houston, Venkataraman holds a juris doctorate from Columbia Law School, a Master of Arts in law and diplomacy from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, and a Bachelor of Arts from Tufts University. -
Gregory Harris Principal Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial Service VietnamMr. Gregory Harris began his tour as PCO in Saigon in August 2023. PCO Harris will be responsible for commercial opera?ons in southern Vietnam, one of southeast Asia’s most vibrant commercial areas. Before undertaking Vietnamese studies, PCO Harris finished his tour as PCO in Beijing China, our largest office which covers a territory with a GDP of $6 trillion dollars. In Beijing, his team helped client close more than a record $50 billion dollars in sales and investment contracts for U.S. en??es. He was known for developing staff to numerous promo?ons and awards, including several Gold Medal Awards, the Commerce Department’s highest honor. He was also in?mately involved in helping provide life-saving materials for the American people during the pandemic. Previously, Mr. Harris was the Senior Commercial Officer and Director of the Commercial Service’s Liaison Office to the Asian Development Bank. In this regional leadership role, he helped U.S. firms bid on ADB projects in forty countries across Asia. He was also a pioneer in recognizing the strategic and commercial importance of the Pacific. Mr. Harris also led commercial opera?ons in southern Taiwan as PCO in Kaohsiung. Mr. Harris also served as team leader at two of our busiest commercial posts, Shanghai, and Taipei, where he was a global leader in helping clients achieve their export goals. Before entering interna?onal opera?ons, he served clients from the US Export Assistance Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mr. Harris earned a BA from the University of New Mexico and a MA from the Jackson School at the University of Washington. He is professionally qualified in Chinese and Vietnamese. A veteran, Mr. Harris served as a cryptologic linguist for the U.S. Air Force with tours in Japan and Korea. He is married with two children -
Harry Hughes Vice President of Strategic Board, Saigon TelHarry has a distinguished career dedicated to advancing decarbonization and renewable energy strategies across both the private and public sectors. His expertise and leadership have been instrumental in shaping and implementing green initiatives that align with contemporary environmental goals and sustainability standards. In the private sector, Harry has worked closely with high-profile organizations in the property, construction, and resources industries, particularly focusing on renewable energy companies. He is celebrated for his innovative approaches and ‘outside-the-box’ thinking, which have led to groundbreaking solutions in project delivery. In his public sector roles, Harry has served as a senior adviser to several State Ministers, concentrating on energy and resources portfolios. Here, he has been pivotal in developing comprehensive decarbonization strategies, promoting policies that support the transition to renewable energy, and fostering government-led initiatives aimed at reducing carbon footprints and enhancing environmental sustainability. -
Mai Nguyen Resilience Consultant, International Finance Corporation (IFC)Mai Nguyen has over a decade of experience in sustainable real estate and urban development in the Asia-Pacific and North America. At the International Finance Corporation (IFC), she focuses on advancing the Green and Resilient Building Program in Vietnam. Before joining IFC, she was involved in the City of Boston’s first Zero Net Carbon Building Zoning Initiative and the City’s Climate Resiliency Requirements. She is a certified CFA ESG Investing professional and a LEED AP. Ms. Nguyen is a Humphrey Scholar, an ADB-JSP alumna, and an Op-Ed columnist who writes about sustainable urban development and financing. She also serves as the Country Representative for Vietnam of the American Planning Association – International Division. Ms. Nguyen earned her master's degree from Saitama University and received a research fellowship from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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Yi Chun Huang Regional Lead (APME+GC) Climate Action and Sustainability, GenslerHuang Yi Chun is the Climate Action & Sustainability Leader for Gensler’s APME and Greater China regions with more than 20 years of experience in the green building industry covering consultancy, research, academia, and business transformation. He has served on various professional committees, led numerous national research projects, and owns more than 30 publications. Involved in more than a hundred green building and urban design projects, he has extensive experience in architecture design, BIM, building performance simulation, carbon benchmarking, energy and environmental audits, building commissioning, research and development of sustainable technology, and green and healthy building design consultancy. He advocates Integrated Design multidisciplinary approaches augmented by computational modeling and field engineering expertise to achieve high quality humanistic and sustainable design solutions. Yi Chun holds a Master of Architecture degree from the National University of Singapore, and a Doctor of Philosophy in the field of building performance and diagnostics from Carnegie Mellon University.
Contact:
Name: Yi Chun HuangTitle: Regional Lead (APME+GC) Climate Action and Sustainability
Email: YiChun_Huang@gensler.com
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Romil Sheth Principal, SasakiRomil is an urban designer and architect with over 20 years experience in both domestic and international projects. His work encompasses diverse project types including mixed use districts, urban redevelopment, higher education campuses, innovation districts, and waterfronts. His multi-disciplinary background enables him to straddle both built-work and visionary planning and urban design engaging a diversity of issues, multiple constituents, and varying scales across a range of contexts. He adopts a collaborative approach to design working with integrated teams that engage landscape, strategic planning, and architecture. Romil’s projects have consistently been honored for their integration of implementable visionary ideas, programming strategies, and sustainability, by multiple national awards including Fast Company, the American Institute of Architects, Urban Land Institute, American Society of Landscape Architects, and the Society for College and University Planning.
Contact information:
Name: Romil ShethTitle: Principal
Email: rsheth@sasaki.com
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Hiep Khuong Business Development Director of Moffatt & NicholHiep Khuong has over 15 years of experience in civil engineering and consultancy, having been involved in a great number of infrastructure development projects in Southeast Asia, including urban, industrial and seaport developments. Hiep manages to combine a solid theoretical basis as a civil engineer by background with a hands-on practical approach and is able to manage complex projects combining various field of expertise as a certified project manager by PMI. In his career, Hiep has spent significant time working on project management, stakeholder management and business development, with a track record of outstanding projects such as the Vietnam’s national seaport masterplans, Sustainable Logistics Study to Promote Multimodal Integration and Freight Modal Shift to Waterborne Transport, Coastal protection studies in Hoi An, Cam Ranh, Phan Thiet, Long Hai, and recently the various regional masterplans for the Mekong Delta, and Ho Chi Minh city.
Contact Information
Moffatt & Nichol
Name: Hiep Khuong
Title: Business Development Director, SEA
Email: hkhuong@moffattnichol.com
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Do Pham Hong Minh Director, PVGAS DMr. Minh has over 25 years of experience in oil & gas industry with his diverse expertise for project management, business development and clean energy transition consultant. As a director of PV GAS D (member of PV GAS who is a subsidiary of PetroVietnam PVN), Mr. Minh leads the company as a leading distributor of natural gas/LNG for industrial sector in Vietnam, with an impressive track record of supplying the natural gas/LNG to more than 130 customers in 21 industrial zones -
Nguyen Hai Duc Senior Clean Energy Advisor - USAID V-LEEP IIDuc Nguyen currently serves as Senior Clean Energy Advisor for USAID’s Vietnam Low Emission Energy Program II (second phase of V-LEEP), with over a decade of expertise in the energy and infrastructure development. Under USAID V-LEEP (I&II), Duc has closely collaborated with the Government of Vietnam and the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) agencies, in particular, to support the advanced clean energy development, notably rooftop solar power projects, explore potential applications of battery energy storage systems (BESS), design and implement a direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) pilot program, etc. As of now, Duc leads the program private sector engagement activities to fulfill the target of supporting 2,000MW renewable energy power plants to reach financial closure by end of FY25. His latest private sector related work is to promote the sustainable and clean energy development among industrial zones (more than 20 industrial zones engaged), multinational corporates and their supply chain across Vietnam through the capacity building improvement, one-on-one transactional support, and business case development. -
Le Dong Hai Sales Manager of GE VernovaHai brings nearly 20 years of experience in energy sector with his diverse expertise for both public and private sectors including policy making, business, project development, strategic thinking and sales. He graduated as a Power System Engineer from Hanoi University of Science & Technology and holds a Master of Engineering in Energy Policy and Planning from University of Technology, Sydney (UTS). Throughout his career, Hai has consistently promoted for competitive electricity market, renewable and gas power development. Hai served as Deputy Director of Power Market Department, Electricity Regulatory Authority of Vietnam (ERAV) - Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT), dedicated in development of electricity market and power sector reform. Before joining GE Vernova as Sales Manager, Hai worked for Hanwha Energy Corporation as Business Development Manager, General Manager focused on development of solar, wind & LNG power projects.
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GE Vernova
Name: Le Dong Hai
Title: Sales Manager
Email: DongHai.Le@ge.com
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Tran Nguyen Hung Deputy Director of Pacifico EnergyDennis holds title as Deputy Director focusing in business development at Pacifico Energy Vietnam, a privately held renewable power company specializing in development of energy and storage projects, also being part of the larger Pacifico Energy with other offices in the United States, Japan and South Korea. Pacifico Energy has over 1.5GW of projects either operational or under construction. Dennis is responsible for leading the development team to manage all project development stages until COD. Dennis has been active in developing ground/floating solar projects and on/offshore wind since mid-2017. Previously, Dennis had been involved in the renewable industry since it emerged as a main technology player in the Vietnamese energy market with Equis Fund Group (Singapore), the largest Renewable Energy Platform in APAC till date; Mainstream Renewable Power (Republic of Ireland); and Scatec ASA, a Norwegian global IPP with wind and solar assets under operation and development across 4 continents. He had also worked in M&A and Real Estate development for over 10 years prior to his renewables experience. Dennis has a Bachelor of Commerce degree at RMIT International University, one of the top universities in Vietnam. Dennis had also attended Marist College Eastwood and took Material Science and Engineering at University of New South Wales in Australia. Dennis joined many high-valued training programs and seminars in addition to his renewable’s development experience.
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Pacifico Energy
Name: Tran Nguyen Hung
Title: Deputy Director
Email: dennis@pacificoenergy.vn
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Vincenzo Tione Leader Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) - Asia Pacific, HoneywellVincenzo leads the BESS business in Asia Pacific for Honeywell.He has a background in Automation, Gas Processing and Rotating Machinery, across assignments in Mid East, China and Europe.
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Honeywell
Name: Vincenzo Tione
Title: Leader Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) - Asia Pacific
Email: vincenzo.tione@honeywell.com
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Tuan Ho-Van (Tony) , Business Development Manager - ASEAN and ANZ, ULTony has over 10 years of professional experience, including 7 years in the renewables industry, covering greenfield development, construction, and operational phases. At UL Solutions, he leads project management and business development for Renewables sector across ASEAN and ANZ, including overseeing business growth, technical due diligence, and asset management services for wind, solar, and BESS projects. Prior to joining UL Solutions, Tony successfully managed the technical and commercial development of multiple projects simultaneously, with a total capacity exceeding 500MW, some of which progressed to the construction phase, for a leading international developer. Before entering the wind industry, Tony was a member of the project management board for large infrastructure and high-rise building projects, involving various stakeholders such as communities, developers, sponsors, and lenders.
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UL Solutions
Name: Tuan Ho-Van (Tony)
Title: Business Development Manager – ASEAN and ANZ
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Mai Duc Long Head of the Hai Phong City’s Department of Sea and IslandMr. Mai Duc Long is currently serving the Head of the Hai Phong City Department of Sea and Islands. With many years of experience in state management, Mr. Long is known as an expert in the field of climate change in Hai Phong.He has significantly contributed to helping the Hai Phong City People's Committee implement the National Strategy on Climate Change for the period up to 2050 and proposed necessary tasks and solutions to deploy the results of the COP26 Conference in the city; chaired the development of the Hai Phong City Climate Change Response Action Plan for the period 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050. This plan includes 38 priority tasks and projects (07 tasks and projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, 27 tasks and projects to adapt to climate change, 04 tasks and projects to strengthen management capacity); preside over the implementation of tasks related to raising awareness of climate change response for departments, branches, sectors, organizations and localities in the city...With dedication and continuous efforts, Mr. Mai Duc Long has made significant strides in environmental protection and climate change response in Hai Phong City. His solutions and initiatives not only help raise community awareness about the importance of environmental protection but also promote practical actions to ensure sustainable development for the region. -
Ananth Chikkatur Chief of Party - USAID Vietnam Low Emission Energy Program II (V-LEEP II)Dr. Chikkatur is a Specialist Leader in Deloitte Consulting US and serves as the Chief-of-Party for the Vietnam Low Emissions Energy Program II (V-LEEP II) of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and was the Chief of Party of the original V-LEEP, providing advisory support on power planning activities under V-LEEP. He is in-charge of overall in-country activity management, technical oversight and ensuring synergies across V-LEEP II objectives. Prior to Vietnam, he served as the Chief-of-Party in Ghana, where he led an Integrated Resource and Resilience Planning (IRRP) process to develop an integrated power sector master plan considering impacts of climate change. Dr. Chikkatur has over 18 years of experience in energy markets, integrated resource planning, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and broad energy policy in U.S., Europe, and emerging markets. He has supported decision makers in various national governments, infrastructure companies, project developers, private equity firms, utilities, and financial institutions. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and was a postdoctoral researcher on energy technology and policies at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. -
Dr. Shahrul Azman Zainal Abidin Director -Product Management, HoneywellDr. Shahrul Azman Zainal Abidin is the Director of Product Management with Honeywell Industrial Innovation team USA. He graduated as Chemical Engineer from California State University, Long Beach, USA in 1988 under PETRONAS scholarship. He received an MSc in Gas Engineering from University Technology Malaysia in 1996 and PhD from National University of Malaysia in 2020 in Chemical and Process Engineering. He is a Fellow of IChemE and Senior member of AIChE. Prior joining Honeywell, he served PETRONAS for 30 years with various positions and retired from the company as Group Technical Authority (GTA) in Process Modelling and Optimization. He has numerous plant operations, process troubleshooting and process optimization experiences and Industry Advisory Panel (IAP) in Chemical Engineering department for many universities. He is currently the Adjunct Professor for University Technology PETRONAS and University Technology PETRONAS (UTP) in the field of Chemical Engineering.
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Honeywell
Name: Shahrul Azman Zainal Abidin
Title: Director -Product Management
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Anna Stablum Business Development Director of ClimeCoAnna is a business development professional with extensive experience in various commodities, including carbon. Her understanding of economic fundamentals, market drivers, trading, and platforms, in addition to her insight on ‘the buyers’ perspective,’ has allowed her to develop a strong track record of success. Her focus is to establish a presence for ClimeCo in Southeast Asia. Most recently, as commercial director for Climate Impact X in Singapore, Anna was instrumental in developing one of the world’s first exchanges for carbon, creating a spot trading platform for high-quality carbon credits. Throughout her career, she has endeavored to engage market participants by bringing people together, educating them, and sharing her vision to create the ecosystem needed for markets to develop and mature. Anna holds a Master of Science in Latin American Studies from Oxford University, a Master of Arts from the University of Glasgow, and a Diploma in Sustainable Development from Uppsala University in Sweden. She also has a Certificate in ESG Investing from the CFA Institute. Anna speaks fluent English, Spanish, and Swedish and likes to travel, spend time with family, and horseback riding.
Contact Information
ClimeCo
Name: Anna Stablum
Title: Business Development Director
Email: astablum@climeco.com
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Do Ngoc Diep Vietnam Green and Resilient Building Program Lead, IFCAfter graduating from the University of Warwick - UK, she returned to Vietnam and worked on environmental aspect of the construction industry. During her 15 years working at leading organizations such as Vietnam Green Building Council (VGBC) and International Finance Corporation (IFC), she participated in the research of green building certification systems, especially LOTUS and EDGE certificates. In addition, as a consultant, auditors and even assessor, she has contributed to the development of many construction projects across the country, as well as contacted and successfully persuaded investors in many sectors to build green. -
Nguyen Duc Chinh Director of FDI Center - MB Bank SouthernMr. Chinh has over 15 years of extensive experience in the banking industry, holding various leadership roles across retail banking, small and medium-sized enterprises, and large corporate portfolios.
Currently, he is the Director of an MBBank So Giao Dich 2 managing a credit portfolio exceeding USD 1 billion, with a significant focus on financing green credit initiatives. Mr. Chinh plays a pivotal role in shaping and implementing MB Bank’s green credit programs, aligning with the principles of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). His deep commitment to advancing sustainable finance reflects a strong vision for promoting environmental responsibility and fostering a greener future through innovative financial solutions.
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International Trade Administration
U.S. Vietnam Getting to Net-Zero: Roadmap to Sustainable Industrial Development
New World Saigon Hotel, 76 Le Lai, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
