Leadership & Team
FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN
MR. VU HIEN
- Role: Founder & Chairman of the Board of Directors.
- Education: Over 30 years of profound experience in Investment, Finance, and Corporate Governance.
- Expertise: Over 30 years of profound experience in Investment, Finance, and Corporate Governance.
- Professional Journey:
- Since 1998: Initiated and developed IPA from a boutique financial institution into a multi-sector investment group (spanning Finance, Insurance, Energy, Real Estate, and more).
- Strategic Role at IPAG: The visionary behind IPA Group's investment philosophy, portfolio structure, and core operating model. He is the principal architect of the group's business pillars and sustainable governance frameworks.
FOUNDER & MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MS. PHAM MINH HUONG
- Role: Founder & Member of the Board of Directors.
- Education: Master of Information Systems – Moscow State University (Russian Federation).
- Expertise: A leading expert in Finance, Investment Banking, and Digital Transformation.
- Professional Journey:
- 1994 – 2002: Head of Treasury and Capital Markets at Citibank N.A. Vietnam.
- Subsequently: Chief Executive Officer of SSI Securities Corporation, playing a pivotal role in transforming SSI from a 20-billion VND firm into a major investment banking institution.
- Founder & Current Chairwoman of VNDIRECT Securities Corporation.
- Strategic Role at IPAG: A foundational pillar of the IPA ecosystem since 1998; a pioneer in integrating technology and driving digital transformation within the financial sector.
Core leadership team
MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS & CEO
MR. MAI HUU DAT
- Role: Member of the Board of Directors & CEO of I.P.A Investments Group JSC.
- Education: Ph.D. in Law – Hanoi Law University.
- Expertise: Over 25 years of profound experience in Public Administration, Capital Markets, and Corporate Operations.
- Professional Journey:
- Public Sector Experience: Formerly served at the Inspectorate of the State Securities Commission (SSC) of Vietnam.
- Key Leadership Roles: Previously held senior positions including Deputy CEO of VNDIRECT Securities Corporation and Chairman of the Board at Ocean Group.
- Strategic Role at IPAG: Directly oversees business operations, spearheads strategic implementation, and coordinates synergy across all member entities within the group.
MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MR. VU HOANG HA
- Role: Member of the Board of Directors of I.P.A Investments Group JSC.
- Education: Master of Information Systems Management (MISM) – Carnegie Mellon University (USA).
- Expertise: Over 20 years of extensive experience in Finance, Investment, Technology, and Project Development.
- Professional Journey:
- 2010 – 2016: Held various key leadership positions at VNDIRECT Securities Corporation, including Head of Institutional Brokerage, Deputy Branch Director, and Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Branch.
- 2016 – 2022: In charge of investments at I.P.A Asset Management Company Limited.
- Current: Member of the Board of Directors at Post & Telecommunication Joint Stock Insurance Corporation (PTI) (since 2022).
- Strategic Role at IPAG: Mr. Ha contributes to shaping investment strategies and developing the ecosystem through the integration of finance, technology, and project execution capabilities.
MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MR. NGUYEN VU LONG
- Role: Member of the Board of Directors of I.P.A Investments Group JSC.
- Education: Master of Commerce in Finance – University of New South Wales (Australia).
- Expertise: A senior expert in Treasury Management and Capital Markets.
- Professional Journey:
- Early Career: Formerly served at SSI Securities Corporation.
- Since 2015: Has held various key leadership positions at VNDIRECT; currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of VNDIRECT Securities Corporation.
- Strategic Role at IPAG: Shapes treasury management strategies and optimizes the financial structure across the entire corporate ecosystem.
Strategic management board
MEMBER OF THE STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT BOARD
MR. DIEU NGOC TUAN
- Role: Member of the Strategic Management Board.
- Education: Master of Laws (LL.M.) – Hanoi Law University & Paris II Panthéon-Assas University.
- Expertise: Over 25 years of extensive experience in Legal Affairs, Compliance, and Corporate Governance. He is responsible for architecting the Group’s comprehensive governance system.
- Professional Journey:
- Since 2009: Joined IPA and VNDIRECT, serving in key roles including Head of Legal Department and Director of Legal & Compliance.
- Since 2022: Appointed as the Group Governance Director, focusing on standardizing regulatory frameworks, risk management, and coordinating synergy among member entities (including PTI and VNDIRECT).
- Strategic Role at IPAG: He shapes modern governance models to build a foundation for the Group’s sustainable growth and long-term competitiveness.
MEMBER OF THE STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT BOARD
MS. HOANG THI YEN
- Role: Member of the Strategic Management Board.
- Education: Master of Arts – Graduate Academy of Social Sciences.
- Expertise: An expert in architecting retail models and managing large-scale business operations.
- Professional Journey:
- Since 2014: Joined Post & Telecommunication Joint Stock Insurance Corporation (PTI), holding various leadership roles in digital sales and business administration.
- Since 2023: Serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PTI, directly overseeing all business activities and operations.
- Strategic Role at IPAG: She shapes retail models and standardizes large-scale operations to drive business efficiency across the ecosystem.
MEMBER OF THE STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT BOARD
MR. LE XUAN BACH
- Role: Member of the Strategic Management Board.
- Education: Master of Economics – Academy of Finance.
- Expertise: Over 20 years of experience in Auditing, Finance, Accounting, and Operational Management.
- Professional Journey:
- Since 2011: Joined Post & Telecommunication Joint Stock Insurance Corporation (PTI), previously serving as Deputy Director of Finance & Accounting and Chief Accountant.
- Since September 2024: Appointed as the Deputy CEO of PTI, concurrently serving as the Director of Operations.
- Strategic Role at IPAG: He guides and implements solutions to enhance operational capabilities, financial control, and management efficiency across all member entities.
MEMBER OF THE STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT BOARD
MS. TA PHUONG THANH
- Role: Member of the Strategic Management Board.
- Education: Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management (Belgium).
- Expertise: Extensive experience at prestigious international and domestic financial institutions, including HSBC, Chinfon Bank, and VIB.
- Professional Journey:
- Since 2018: Joined VNDIRECT Securities Corporation, holding various management roles across finance, investment, and customer service.
- Strategic Role at IPAG: She leads the ANVIE strategic pillar with a focus on building and promoting a conscious lifestyle, fostering a holistic development environment for people within the ecosystem. She bridges cultural elements, experiences, and lifestyle values into the organization’s operations.
MEMBER OF THE STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT BOARD
MS. NGUYEN MINH TRANG
- Role: Member of the Strategic Management Board.
- Education: Master of E-Commerce – University of Commerce.
- Expertise: Responsible for architecting systems, developing technology products, and digital platforms to drive operations across the entire ecosystem.
- Professional Journey:
- Since 2019: Joined VNDIRECT Securities Corporation, managing projects and directly building digital platforms within a large-scale financial environment.
- Since 2025: Serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IPA Software Solutions (IPAS).
- Strategic Role at IPAG: She contributes to building technology and product capabilities as a core pillar of the Group’s development.
Advisory team
SENIOR ADVISOR TO THE BOARD & DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
MR. BRADLEY CHARLES LALONDE
- Education: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science – University of Michigan. Master of International Affairs (MIA) – Columbia University.
- Expertise: An international expert with over 40 years of profound experience in Strategy, Risk Management, and Emerging Markets.
- Professional Journey:
- Citibank (Since 1981): Served as the first CEO of Citibank in Vietnam (1994–1999); previously held credit leadership roles across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
- Entrepreneurship & Leadership: Chairman of Vietnam Partners LLC; Co-founder of BVIM; Founder and former Chairman of AmCham Hanoi.
- Additional Roles: Independent Board Member of VIB; Member of the US-ASEAN Business Council.
- Strategic Role at IPAG: He leads international partnership initiatives and provides high-level strategic advisory to the Board, leveraging his global network and deep expertise to enhance the Group’s positioning in international markets.
MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MR. VU VIET ANH
- Role: Technology Advisor.
- Education: Classically trained in Technology at world-leading universities.
- Expertise: Over 17 years of experience in System Architecture and Software Development.
- Professional Journey:
- Formerly served as a Java Developer at Columbia University and Tervela Inc. (USA).
- Serves as the Director of OCTECH Joint Stock Company.
- Strategic Role at IPAG: A member of the VNDIRECT Board of Directors since 2022, he provides strategic technology advisory, oversees digital transformation initiatives, and guides the development of digital financial services for IPA Group.