About SPACE
Letter from Founder CEO, Dr. Bao Hoang
In the last several years, the relationship between the United States (the U.S.) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been strengthened and closer than ever before. In 2023, the U.S.’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the region was approximately $500 B, surpassing its FDI in other countries and regions worldwide. The trade between the U.S. and ASEAN was around $550 B. In addition, the CHIPS and Science Act (2022) chose three ASEAN’s countries including Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam to be the U.S.’s partners in assisting the country’s effort in diversifying the global semiconductor value chain.
In the opposite direction, an increasing number of firms from ASEAN countries have been investing in the U.S. More students from this region are attending American universities. The ASEAN entrepreneurs have proved their ingenuities, and some have reached the frontier of new technologies. This is a rich source of innovation the U.S. has tapped into to boost its innovation ecosystem. These activities have created 625 thousand jobs in the U.S. and 1 million jobs throughout Southeast Asia, boosting prosperity and economic growth for both sides.
SPACE ASEAN is committed to strengthening the relationship between the U.S. and Southeast Asia region, focusing on three pillars: education, innovation, and sustainability. We believe that sustainability cannot be achieved without innovation and that in turn cannot be achieved without education. First, our internationally recognized experts are committed to assisting universities in ASEAN in innovating their curriculum, following educational models in the U.S. Second, our team of experts will advise ASEAN countries and organizations on how to develop innovation ecosystems at various levels including university/firm, city/province, and country. Indeed, innovation cannot be actualized without a robust ecosystem in which it is born and nurtured. Third, our experts are willing to help countries and organizations in the region achieve their sustainable development goals. Specifically, we provide consultancies on how firms can improve their Environmental Social Governance (ESG) performance, achieve decarbonization goals, and mitigate climate-related risks.
We believe that our noble initiative will be greatly beneficial for 1 billion people in both the U.S. and ASEAN. The quality education models, robust innovation ecosystems, and achievable sustainable developments in the Southeast Asia region will create unlimited resources that in turn can help to boost social well-being, economic prosperity, and sustainable development in the U.S.
Our Vision
SPACE strives to be the market leader in providing consultancies on education, innovation, and sustainability, contributing to increasingly close cooperation between the U.S. and Southeast Asia.
Our Mission
SPACE will provide countries and organizations in the Southeast Asia region with the most effective and innovative strategies that can help them achieve a quality higher education, robust innovation ecosystems, and achievable sustainable development. These accomplishments will then boost the prosperity of the U.S., resulting in a win-win situation for both sides.
Core Value
Representative Office
IN VIETNAM
Riley Pham, Ph.D.
Executive Director/Representative
Ms. Lan Han
Director of Business Development
Luan Trinh
Director of Legal Affaires
Our People
Strategic Advisor
H.E. Ambassador Duong Chi Dung, Dr.h.c.
He is the former Ambassador of S.R. of Vietnam to France, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of S.R. of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), the World Trade Organization (WTO), and other International Organizations in Geneva. He was the Chair of the WIPO General Assembly, President of the UN Conference on Disarmament, and Vice President of the Group of Francophonie Ambassadors. In almost 45 years of being a prominent diplomat for the nation of Vietnam, he has made significant contributions to integrating his country into global communities and bringing the world closer to Vietnam. During his latest tenure as the Director of the Division for Least Developed Countries at the WIPO, he was a dedicated supporter of intellectual properties, technological developments, and innovations for the least-developed countries. Ambassador Duong Chi Dung obtained his Master of Laws Degree from Nottingham University (United Kingdom) and Master in Laws Degree from the Diplomatic Academy (ex-URSS). He was awarded the National Order of Merit (Grand Officier) by the President of France and an honorable doctorate degree by the Business School of Lausanne (Doctor Honoris Causa). He is fluent in French, English, and Russian.
He is the former Ambassador of S.R. of Vietnam to France, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of S.R. of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), the World Trade Organization (WTO), and other International Organizations in Geneva. He was the Chair of the WIPO General Assembly, President of the UN Conference on Disarmament, and Vice President of the Group of Francophonie Ambassadors. In almost 45 years of being a prominent diplomat for the nation of Vietnam, he has made significant contributions to integrating his country into global communities and bringing the world closer to Vietnam. During his latest tenure as the Director of the Division for Least Developed Countries at the WIPO, he was a dedicated supporter of intellectual properties, technological developments, and innovations for the least-developed countries. Ambassador Duong Chi Dung obtained his Master of Laws Degree from Nottingham University (United Kingdom) and Master in Laws Degree from the Diplomatic Academy (ex-URSS). He was awarded the National Order of Merit (Grand Officier) by the President of France and an honorable doctorate degree by the Business School of Lausanne (Doctor Honoris Causa). He is fluent in French, English, and Russian.
Strategic Advisor
Satya Widya Yudha. Ph.D.
Dr. Yudha is a specialist in the interrelationships between energy, geopolitics, and economics on the regional and global scales. He specializes in a variety of energy-related subjects including energy security, energy subsidy, bilateral energy, country risks, and green issues. Dr. Yudha has been the director and vice-president of national and international oil companies including Arco International Oils and Gas Co. and BP. He is currently a member of the National Energy Council of the Republic of Indonesia for the period of 2020-2025. This high-profile position must be appointed by the President of the country after being approved by the Indonesian Parliament. Before ascending to this prominent position, he was a popular member of the Indonesian Parliament. He has held numerous offices including Deputy Chairman of Commission I of the People’s Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia, Deputy Chairman of Commission VII of the People’s Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia, and others. He obtained his Ph.D. in Energy from Cranfield University and had executive development education in managing natural resources at the University of Oxford.
Dr. Yudha is a specialist in the interrelationships between energy, geopolitics, and economics on the regional and global scales. He specializes in a variety of energy-related subjects including energy security, energy subsidy, bilateral energy, country risks, and green issues. Dr. Yudha has been the director and vice-president of national and international oil companies including Arco International Oils and Gas Co. and BP. He is currently a member of the National Energy Council of the Republic of Indonesia for the period of 2020-2025. This high-profile position must be appointed by the President of the country after being approved by the Indonesian Parliament. Before ascending to this prominent position, he was a popular member of the Indonesian Parliament. He has held numerous offices including Deputy Chairman of Commission I of the People’s Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia, Deputy Chairman of Commission VII of the People’s Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia, and others. He obtained his Ph.D. in Energy from Cranfield University and had executive development education in managing natural resources at the University of Oxford.
Strategic Advisor
Looi Tech Kheong
Mr. Looi was the head of Anti-trust, Consumer Protection and Intellectual Property (IP) Rights of the ASEAN Headquarters; and served all 10 Member States. He led the ASEAN (i) Working Group for IP Cooperation; (ii) Network of IP Experts Enforcement; (iii) Task Force on Trademarks; (iv) Task Force on Patent Examination Cooperation; (v) IP Academy Working Group; (vi) Experts Group on Competition; (vii) Competition Enforcers Network (viii) Heads of Competition Agencies; (ix) Committee for Consumer Protection; and (x) Consumer Association Network. He engaged with amongst others, UNCTAD, OECD, ICN, UKCMA, USDOJ, USFTC, JFTC, ACCC, GIZ, WIPO, UNESCAP, EU, UKIPO, JPO, USPTO, EPO, AANZFTA, IPA, CIPO, HKIPD, IPONZ, USCO, KIPO, CNIPA in spearheading development in the region. With over 30 years of public and private sector experience (including Legal and Tax Office of Deutsche Bank APAC Headquarters) he has significantly shaped the business and development landscapes of the Indo Pacific. He holds masters’ degrees in (a) Public International Law & International Commercial Arbitration; (b) Public Policy, (Temasek Scholar, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government); and (c) Development and Economics Policy. Fluent in English, Bahasa, and Mandarin, he is a renowned international speaker and authored the acclaimed “Cybersecurity. Guardians of the Digital Frontier”, marking him a thought leader in a critical field.
Mr. Looi was the head of Anti-trust, Consumer Protection and Intellectual Property (IP) Rights of the ASEAN Headquarters; and served all 10 Member States. He led the ASEAN (i) Working Group for IP Cooperation; (ii) Network of IP Experts Enforcement; (iii) Task Force on Trademarks; (iv) Task Force on Patent Examination Cooperation; (v) IP Academy Working Group; (vi) Experts Group on Competition; (vii) Competition Enforcers Network (viii) Heads of Competition Agencies; (ix) Committee for Consumer Protection; and (x) Consumer Association Network. He engaged with amongst others, UNCTAD, OECD, ICN, UKCMA, USDOJ, USFTC, JFTC, ACCC, GIZ, WIPO, UNESCAP, EU, UKIPO, JPO, USPTO, EPO, AANZFTA, IPA, CIPO, HKIPD, IPONZ, USCO, KIPO, CNIPA in spearheading development in the region. With over 30 years of public and private sector experience (including Legal and Tax Office of Deutsche Bank APAC Headquarters) he has significantly shaped the business and development landscapes of the Indo Pacific. He holds masters’ degrees in (a) Public International Law & International Commercial Arbitration; (b) Public Policy, (Temasek Scholar, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government); and (c) Development and Economics Policy. Fluent in English, Bahasa, and Mandarin, he is a renowned international speaker and authored the acclaimed “Cybersecurity. Guardians of the Digital Frontier”, marking him a thought leader in a critical field.
Senior Partners
Newsha Ajami, Ph.D.
Dr. Ajami is an internationally recognized leader in urban water strategy, innovation, and financing. In addition, she is an expert in climate adaptation strategies, sustainable resource management, environmental resilience, and sustainable infrastructure. Her research throughout the years has been interdisciplinary and impact-driven, focusing on the improvement of the science-policy-stakeholder interface by incorporating social and economic measures. She is the Chief Strategy and Development Officer for Research at Berkeley Lab and board member of other sustainability-related organizations and was a commissioner of San Francisco Public Utilities. She is the author of two books, many highly cited peer-reviewed papers in well-known journals, and opinion pieces for the New York Times. She obtained her Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of California, Irvine. She was a postdoctoral fellow at Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley.
Dr. Ajami is an internationally recognized leader in urban water strategy, innovation, and financing. In addition, she is an expert in climate adaptation strategies, sustainable resource management, environmental resilience, and sustainable infrastructure. Her research throughout the years has been interdisciplinary and impact-driven, focusing on the improvement of the science-policy-stakeholder interface by incorporating social and economic measures. She is the Chief Strategy and Development Officer for Research at Berkeley Lab and board member of other sustainability-related organizations and was a commissioner of San Francisco Public Utilities. She is the author of two books, many highly cited peer-reviewed papers in well-known journals, and opinion pieces for the New York Times. She obtained her Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of California, Irvine. She was a postdoctoral fellow at Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley.
Senior Partners
Gireesh Shrimali, Ph.D.
Dr. Shrimali is an internationally recognized expert in key issues of net-zero transition and climate-risk assessments. These key issues include policy, economics, finance, and technology of energy, environment, and sustainable development. He is the Head of Transition Finance Research at the Oxford Sustainable Finance Group and the Technical Lead in the Secretariat for the United Kingdom Transition Plan Taskforce, established by His Majesty’s Treasury in 2022. He is also a visiting scholar at the Center for Climate Finance and Investment at Imperial College London as well as the Singapore Green Finance Center at Singapore Management University. He was a Research Fellow at the Steyer-Taylor Center for Energy Policy and Finance at Stanford University. He has been a visiting scholar in numerous world-renowned institutions including Johns Hopkins University, Middlebury Institute of International Studies, Indian School of Business, and Indian Institute of Management. He is the author of numerous academic papers published in prestigious journals and a book titled Financing Green Technologies at Scale: Policy and Financial Instrument Design for Deploying Renewable Energy in India. He obtained his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University.
Gireesh Shrimali, Ph.D. Dr. Shrimali is an internationally recognized expert in key issues of net-zero transition and climate-risk assessments. These key issues include policy, economics, finance, and technology of energy, environment, and sustainable development. He is the Head of Transition Finance Research at the Oxford Sustainable Finance Group and the Technical Lead in the Secretariat for the United Kingdom Transition Plan Taskforce, established by His Majesty’s Treasury in 2022. He is also a visiting scholar at the Center for Climate Finance and Investment at Imperial College London as well as the Singapore Green Finance Center at Singapore Management University. He was a Research Fellow at the Steyer-Taylor Center for Energy Policy and Finance at Stanford University. He has been a visiting scholar in numerous world-renowned institutions including Johns Hopkins University, Middlebury Institute of International Studies, Indian School of Business, and Indian Institute of Management. He is the author of numerous academic papers published in prestigious journals and a book titled Financing Green Technologies at Scale: Policy and Financial Instrument Design for Deploying Renewable Energy in India. He obtained his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University.
Senior Partners
Hamid Pouran, Ph.D.
Dr. Pouran is a Chartered Environmentalist and Scientist with an outstanding track record of interdisciplinary research. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK), a Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, and a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). He chairs The IEEE UK & Ireland Climate Change and Environmental Technology Group (ETSIG). He has been involved in Track 2 diplomacy programs as an expert in environmental sustainability and climate change. He is also an environmental science expert for BBC World and the Sottish Centre for International and Strategic Affairs. He obtained his Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Sheffield. He was also a visiting scholar at Princeton University.
Dr. Pouran is a Chartered Environmentalist and Scientist with an outstanding track record of interdisciplinary research. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK), a Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, and a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). He chairs The IEEE UK & Ireland Climate Change and Environmental Technology Group (ETSIG). He has been involved in Track 2 diplomacy programs as an expert in environmental sustainability and climate change. He is also an environmental science expert for BBC World and the Sottish Centre for International and Strategic Affairs. He obtained his Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Sheffield. He was also a visiting scholar at Princeton University.
Senior Partners
Van Ho, Ph.D.
Dr. Ho is the leading scientist in green energy and environmental science in Vietnam. She is currently the Dean of the High Technology Institute at Nguyen Tat Thanh University. Her research focuses on discovering novel materials and developing new classes of materials and nanostructures that can be applied to green energy. Her focus is also on the development of sustainable technologies to address climate change. These include smart irrigation, saline water treatment systems with IoT applications to adapt the climate change, greenhouse gas inventory for low-carbon cities, and ecosystems for sustainable development. She has received numerous prestigious awards including Top 100 Asian Scientist 2020 and the 2020 National L’Oreal-UNESCO Fellowship for Women in Science. Dr. Ho has been a familiar face of many Vietnamese prominent media and press that feature her as the pioneer female scientist in green technologies and clean energy. Recently, she as invited to deliver keynote speech at a show called Cất Cánh, hosted by VTV1 (Vietnam Television). She obtained her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Dr. Ho is the leading scientist in green energy and environmental science in Vietnam. She is currently the Dean of the High Technology Institute at Nguyen Tat Thanh University. Her research focuses on discovering novel materials and developing new classes of materials and nanostructures that can be applied to green energy. Her focus is also on the development of sustainable technologies to address climate change. These include smart irrigation, saline water treatment systems with IoT applications to adapt the climate change, greenhouse gas inventory for low-carbon cities, and ecosystems for sustainable development. She has received numerous prestigious awards including Top 100 Asian Scientist 2020 and the 2020 National L’Oreal-UNESCO Fellowship for Women in Science. Dr. Ho has been a familiar face of many Vietnamese prominent media and press that feature her as the pioneer female scientist in green technologies and clean energy. Recently, she as invited to deliver keynote speech at a show called Cất Cánh, hosted by VTV1 (Vietnam Television). She obtained her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Senior Partners
Michael Taiwo, Ph.D.
Dr. Taiwo is a social entrepreneur who is passionate about advancing the Energy Transition to cleaner energy. He was the head of Operations-Hydrogen at Shell USA, the American branch of Dutch Royal Shell which is one of the largest oil producers in the world. In this position, he was responsible for advancing hydrogen technology at the firm. He is also a founder of the Michael Taiwo Scholarships and Dreams Bridge which aims to help young people in economically disadvantaged countries to transform their lives. He obtained his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arkansas.
Dr. Taiwo is a social entrepreneur who is passionate about advancing the Energy Transition to cleaner energy. He was the head of Operations-Hydrogen at Shell USA, the American branch of Dutch Royal Shell which is one of the largest oil producers in the world. In this position, he was responsible for advancing hydrogen technology at the firm. He is also a founder of the Michael Taiwo Scholarships and Dreams Bridge which aims to help young people in economically disadvantaged countries to transform their lives. He obtained his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arkansas.
Senior Partners
San Le, Ph.D.
He has conducted extensive research on agroforestry and common microbial Biotechnology platforms. Currently, Dr. Le serves at Carbon Project Office at SFM Environmental Solution Pty Ltd. The firm develops innovative solutions for those involved in forestry and land management tasks across Australia. He obtained his Ph.D. in Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture from Deakin University, a leading university in Australia.
He has conducted extensive research on agroforestry and common microbial Biotechnology platforms. Currently, Dr. Le serves at Carbon Project Office at SFM Environmental Solution Pty Ltd. The firm develops innovative solutions for those involved in forestry and land management tasks across Australia. He obtained his Ph.D. in Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture from Deakin University, a leading university in Australia.
Senior Partners
Lanz Chan, Ph.D.
Dr. Chan is a data scientist and expert in Biofuel and Clean Tech. He is the founder and CEO of Finamatrix.Net and Eves Energy. Eves Energy is expected to generate up to 1.5 billion carbon credits per year and absorb carbon dioxide equal to hundreds of thousands of trees. The project is also expected to produce over 100,000 tons of algae biofuel annually. He obtained his Ph.D. in Finance, Management, Cybernetics, Gaming, and Statistics from Macau University of Science and Technology. He received his executive education at Harvard University.
Dr. Chan is a data scientist and expert in Biofuel and Clean Tech. He is the founder and CEO of Finamatrix.Net and Eves Energy. Eves Energy is expected to generate up to 1.5 billion carbon credits per year and absorb carbon dioxide equal to hundreds of thousands of trees. The project is also expected to produce over 100,000 tons of algae biofuel annually. He obtained his Ph.D. in Finance, Management, Cybernetics, Gaming, and Statistics from Macau University of Science and Technology. He received his executive education at Harvard University.
Senior Partners
Sotiria Anagnostou, Ph.D.
Her mission is to bridge the gap between corporate sustainability, ESG, and the new technology that corporations desperately need to achieve the climate goals. With over 15 years of experience in sustainability, she has led ESG initiatives for companies in diverse industries, such as chemicals, finance, and real estate, delivering value for investors, customers, and the environment. She was the Head of ESG, Programs and Reporting at STORE Capital, a $15B commercial REIT. She also has expertise in ClimateTech, advising companies that are building solutions to the climate crisis, especially AI/ML applications for ESG investing. She obtained her Ph.D. in Climate Risk, Adaptation and Behavioral Economics from Arizona State University.
Her mission is to bridge the gap between corporate sustainability, ESG, and the new technology that corporations desperately need to achieve the climate goals. With over 15 years of experience in sustainability, she has led ESG initiatives for companies in diverse industries, such as chemicals, finance, and real estate, delivering value for investors, customers, and the environment. She was the Head of ESG, Programs and Reporting at STORE Capital, a $15B commercial REIT. She also has expertise in ClimateTech, advising companies that are building solutions to the climate crisis, especially AI/ML applications for ESG investing. She obtained her Ph.D. in Climate Risk, Adaptation and Behavioral Economics from Arizona State University.
Senior Partners
Stephen Juma, Ph.D.
Dr. Juma is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at Rankin College of Business, Southern Arkansas University. Dr. Juma’s research addresses shifts in consumer mental states (specifically the causes and consequences of hope, sustainability, curiosity, scarcity, and mindfulness) and how such shifts affect consumption decision-making both in the short and long term. Stephen is passionate about start-up businesses and nonprofit organizations He has worked or partnered with companies such as Cummins, FedEx, Informa Economics, and Busara Center for Behavioral Economics. He earned his Ph.D. degree in Marketing from Virginia Tech, a well-known university in the U.S.
Dr. Juma is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at Rankin College of Business, Southern Arkansas University. Dr. Juma’s research addresses shifts in consumer mental states (specifically the causes and consequences of hope, sustainability, curiosity, scarcity, and mindfulness) and how such shifts affect consumption decision-making both in the short and long term. Stephen is passionate about start-up businesses and nonprofit organizations He has worked or partnered with companies such as Cummins, FedEx, Informa Economics, and Busara Center for Behavioral Economics. He earned his Ph.D. degree in Marketing from Virginia Tech, a well-known university in the U.S.
Senior Partners
Ms. Mimi Pedro
Ms. Pedro was the Chief Strategy Officer and is currently an executive advisor of the Venture Center (Little Rock, Arkansas). In these two positions, she is responsible for the organisation’s growth strategy, implementation of strategies that help shape the future of entrepreneurial support in Arkansas, and community engagement to enhance support of the organisation’s mission. Under her leadership, the Venture Center has become the flagship of entrepreneurship support across the State. Ms. Pedro also has an impressive track record of industry experience. She was a Chief Marketing Officer of NLC Products Inc., Chief Marketing Officer at P Allen Smith Companies, Vice President at Acxiom Corp, and President & CEO at ContourMed Inc.
Ms. Pedro was the Chief Strategy Officer and is currently an executive advisor of the Venture Center (Little Rock, Arkansas). In these two positions, she is responsible for the organisation’s growth strategy, implementation of strategies that help shape the future of entrepreneurial support in Arkansas, and community engagement to enhance support of the organisation’s mission. Under her leadership, the Venture Center has become the flagship of entrepreneurship support across the State. Ms. Pedro also has an impressive track record of industry experience. She was a Chief Marketing Officer of NLC Products Inc., Chief Marketing Officer at P Allen Smith Companies, Vice President at Acxiom Corp, and President & CEO at ContourMed Inc.
Senior Partners
Mr. Duy Nguyen
Mr. Nguyen is a tech enthusiast. He is passionate about leveraging technology to drive progress in all directions. The world around him constantly inspires him. He thrives on exploring new ideas or old ideas from new angles. He is committed to helping businesses navigate the ever-evolving tech landscape. He obtained his Master of Science in Biology from the University of Central Arkansas and his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the same university. Mr. Nguyen has deep expertise in techs. He has worked as Molecular Technologist II at Tempus Labs, Quality Data Analyst at Piedmont, and Data Analyst II at Emory Healthcare. Mr. Nguyen is an entrepreneur by himself. He is the founder and CEO of JustMyMemphis.
Mr. Nguyen is a tech enthusiast. He is passionate about leveraging technology to drive progress in all directions. The world around him constantly inspires him. He thrives on exploring new ideas or old ideas from new angles. He is committed to helping businesses navigate the ever-evolving tech landscape. He obtained his Master of Science in Biology from the University of Central Arkansas and his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the same university. Mr. Nguyen has deep expertise in techs. He has worked as Molecular Technologist II at Tempus Labs, Quality Data Analyst at Piedmont, and Data Analyst II at Emory Healthcare. Mr. Nguyen is an entrepreneur by himself. He is the founder and CEO of JustMyMemphis.
Senior Partners
Ms. Thuy Nguyen
Ms. Nguyen has a deep expertise in technologies including computers, phones, machines, and other electronic devices. With more than 20 years of professional experience, she has led many projects in Vietnam and abroad. She successfully managed the assembly of the Ruby computer, installed computer labs for primary and middle school systems, and built a factory manufacturing television screen. She has been in the Vietnamese delegations to visit and work with many countries including the U.S., Sweden, Japan, China, Taiwan, South Korea, and others. These activities have aimed at promoting trade and cooperation between Vietnam and international partners. Ms. Nguyen’s professional experience has provided her with great opportunities to be exposed to how advanced countries develop innovation ecosystems at university, firm, city, province, and national levels. She obtained her master’s degree in International Economics from the Hanoi School of Business (HSB) at Vietnam National University Hanoi. The HSB is a close partner of the University of California, Irvine.
Ms. Nguyen has a deep expertise in technologies including computers, phones, machines, and other electronic devices. With more than 20 years of professional experience, she has led many projects in Vietnam and abroad. She successfully managed the assembly of the Ruby computer, installed computer labs for primary and middle school systems, and built a factory manufacturing television screen. She has been in the Vietnamese delegations to visit and work with many countries including the U.S., Sweden, Japan, China, Taiwan, South Korea, and others. These activities have aimed at promoting trade and cooperation between Vietnam and international partners. Ms. Nguyen’s professional experience has provided her with great opportunities to be exposed to how advanced countries develop innovation ecosystems at university, firm, city, province, and national levels. She obtained her master’s degree in International Economics from the Hanoi School of Business (HSB) at Vietnam National University Hanoi. The HSB is a close partner of the University of California, Irvine.
Leadership Team
Bao Hoang, Ph.D.
(Founder/Chief Executive Officer): Dr. Hoang is an Assistant Professor of Management at Southern Arkansas University (the United States). He teaches courses in strategic management and international business for undergraduate and graduate students. His research interests concentrate on the interrelationships between institutions, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and economic growth. He is a member of the Academy of Management, Strategic Management Society, Southern Management Association, and other non-academic organizations including the Arkansas Association of Asian Businesses, Entrepreneurship Access Resource Networks, and the ASEAN Research Network on Energy and Climate Change. He obtained his Ph.D. in Business Administration degree from Louisiana Tech University, a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Southern Mississippi, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Vietnam National University (HCM City). He has been extensively advising government officials, deans, executives, entrepreneurs, and business owners. He is fluent in English and has some competence in French and German.
(Founder/Chief Executive Officer): Dr. Hoang is an Assistant Professor of Management at Southern Arkansas University (the United States). He teaches courses in strategic management and international business for undergraduate and graduate students. His research interests concentrate on the interrelationships between institutions, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and economic growth. He is a member of the Academy of Management, Strategic Management Society, Southern Management Association, and other non-academic organizations including the Arkansas Association of Asian Businesses, Entrepreneurship Access Resource Networks, and the ASEAN Research Network on Energy and Climate Change. He obtained his Ph.D. in Business Administration degree from Louisiana Tech University, a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Southern Mississippi, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Vietnam National University (HCM City). He has been extensively advising government officials, deans, executives, entrepreneurs, and business owners. He is fluent in English and has some competence in French and German.
Leadership Team
Quyet (Riley) Pham, Ph.D.
(Chief Marketing Officer): Dr. Pham has been working in and experiencing various countries in North America, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Europe. In the last 12 years, he has worked and developed deep expertise in multiple industries including hospitality, education, and investment. He is currently a Visiting Professor at the International University (Vietnam National University at HCM City) and a Visiting Professor at the University of Economic HCM City. Dr. Pham is the founder and CEO of Regional International, a sustainable development company. His research focuses on ecological tourism, hotel management, services management, talent management, and sustainable development. He obtained his Ph.D. in Management from the University of Economic HCM City, a Master of Business Administration degree from the United Kingdom, a TESOL degree from Malaysia, and a Bachelor in International Hospitality Management degree from Vietnam. He is also an ambassador of Sunway University of Malaysia. Besides academic and professional careers, he is a pianist and an artist with his own collections.
(Chief Operating Officer): Dr. Pham has been working in and experiencing various countries in North America, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Europe. In the last 12 years, he has worked and developed deep expertise in multiple industries including hospitality, education, and investment. He is currently a Visiting Professor at the International University (Vietnam National University at HCM City) and a Visiting Professor at the University of Economic HCM City. Dr. Pham is the founder and CEO of Regional International, a sustainable development company. His research focuses on ecological tourism, hotel management, services management, talent management, and sustainable development. He obtained his Ph.D. in Management from the University of Economic HCM City, a Master of Business Administration degree from the United Kingdom, a TESOL degree from Malaysia, and a Bachelor in International Hospitality Management degree from Vietnam. He is also an ambassador of Sunway University of Malaysia. Besides academic and professional careers, he is a pianist and an artist with his own collections.
