VFS Women in Business: State of Real Estate Investing with Jeannie Vu, Founder of Azura Capital
Join us for a fireside chat with Jeannie Vu on building a career in real estate.
Jeannie is a real estate guru with a successful career in US real estate in roles that include the CFO of JRK Holdings ($7B assets under management) and Senior Vice President of Colony Capital ($70B assets under management). Currently, she is the Founder and Managing Partner of Azura Capital. Azura is a private investment firm that invests in multifamily properties in select markets with strong population growth and job growth. Azura differentiates itself by using technology, data, and business intelligence tools to gain conviction on investment and property management decisions.
Outside the US, Jeannie brings her expert eye to the Bali (Indonesia) real estate market. She is the co-GP and Advisor to Mazuri Villas, a collection of designer villas in Bingin, Uluwatu area of Bali.
Jeannie holds an MBA from the Wharton School of Business in the US and a Bachelor’s in Business Administrations from the Marshall School of Business of the University of Southern California, US.
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Fireside Chat with Thong Nguyen (Vice Chairman of Bank of America) and VFS Summer Fellows 2023
We talked about the role of Generative AI in the advancement of banking from 1.0 to 2.0, using an “operating system” framework to make decisions, and breaking the stereotypical mold for Asian Americans in finance. Thong also gave many useful career advice, many coming from his own life stories.
Thong Nguyen’s Bio:
Thong M. Nguyen is Vice Chairman and Head of Global Strategy & Enterprise Platforms at Bank of America. He serves as a member of the company’s executive management team, reporting to Chairman & CEO Brian Moynihan.
Nguyen oversees Corporate Strategy, Enterprise Payments Strategy, Enterprise Data, Artificial Intelligence Governance, Capital Planning, Operational Excellence/Change Management, Business Continuity, Procurement/Vendor Management, Payments Strategy, and Real Estate.
Previously, Nguyen served as President of Retail Banking, with responsibility for operations of Bank of America’s coast-to-coast financial centers, contact centers and ATM networks, the nation’s leading digital banking platform, and Military Affairs Banking overseas.
Nguyen has also served as the Strategy, Sales and Operations executive for Consumer Banking at Bank of America. Earlier, he was Bank of America’s Corporate Strategy, Planning and Development executive, responsible for M&A/dispositions activities, New BAC (a long-term initiative to simplify operations and reduce costs at Bank of America), the BAC Private Equity portfolio, and the China Construction Bank strategic assistance effort.
Nguyen also held various other roles, including West Division executive for U.S. Trust; head of Fiduciary Solutions at U.S. Trust; head of Private Advisory Services at Global Private Banking; Global Corporate and Investment Banking business executive; and head of Global Wealth and Investment Management’s Marketing and Business Development groups.
Before joining Bank of America in 2003, Nguyen worked at GE Capital and McKinsey & Co. Nguyen received a B.S. in mechanical engineering and an MBA in finance and marketing from Columbia University.
Columbia University Event with Chinh Chu (Founder at CC Capital, former Co-Head of Private Equity at Blackstone)
A Conversation with Chinh Chu"" is the inaugural event in Lien-Hang's series profiling exceptional Vietnamese-Americans tentatively called ""Rise from the Fall"" that tracks the community's ascent over the past half-century as we approach the anniversary in 2025. Chinh will discuss his family's journey to the United States in 1975, growing up in Queens in the shadow of the war, his career on Wall Street with Blackstone and CC Capital, and his philanthropy focused on Vietnam today.
Fulbright University Vietnam's Reception in NYC with Ms. Dam Bich Thuy
Fulbright is the first independent, nonprofit American-style liberal arts university in Vietnam. Fulbright University Vietnam
Location Harvard Club
Fireside Chat with Thong Nguyen (Vice Chairman of Bank of America) and VFS Summer Fellows 2022
Thong M. Nguyen is Vice Chairman and Head of Global Strategy & Enterprise Platforms at Bank of America. He serves as a member of the company’s executive management team, reporting to Chairman & CEO Brian Moynihan.
Nguyen oversees Corporate Strategy, Enterprise Payments Strategy, Enterprise Data, Artificial Intelligence Governance, Capital Planning, Operational Excellence/Change Management, Business Continuity, Procurement/Vendor Management, Payments Strategy, and Real Estate.
Previously, Nguyen served as President of Retail Banking, with responsibility for operations of Bank of America’s coast-to-coast financial centers, contact centers and ATM networks, the nation’s leading digital banking platform, and Military Affairs Banking overseas.
Nguyen has also served as the Strategy, Sales and Operations executive for Consumer Banking at Bank of America. Earlier, he was Bank of America’s Corporate Strategy, Planning and Development executive, responsible for M&A/dispositions activities, New BAC (a long-term initiative to simplify operations and reduce costs at Bank of America), the BAC Private Equity portfolio, and the China Construction Bank strategic assistance effort.
Nguyen also held various other roles, including West Division executive for U.S. Trust; head of Fiduciary Solutions at U.S. Trust; head of Private Advisory Services at Global Private Banking; Global Corporate and Investment Banking business executive; and head of Global Wealth and Investment Management’s Marketing and Business Development groups.
Before joining Bank of America in 2003, Nguyen worked at GE Capital and McKinsey & Co. Nguyen received a B.S. in mechanical engineering and an MBA in finance and marketing from Columbia University.
Fireside Chat with Thong Nguyen (Vice Chairman of Bank of America) and VFS Summer Fellows 2021
Thong M. Nguyen is Vice Chairman and Head of Global Strategy & Enterprise Platforms at Bank of America. He serves as a member of the company’s executive management team, reporting to Chairman & CEO Brian Moynihan.
Nguyen oversees Corporate Strategy, Enterprise Payments Strategy, Enterprise Data, Artificial Intelligence Governance, Capital Planning, Operational Excellence/Change Management, Business Continuity, Procurement/Vendor Management, Payments Strategy, and Real Estate.
Previously, Nguyen served as President of Retail Banking, with responsibility for operations of Bank of America’s coast-to-coast financial centers, contact centers and ATM networks, the nation’s leading digital banking platform, and Military Affairs Banking overseas.
Nguyen has also served as the Strategy, Sales and Operations executive for Consumer Banking at Bank of America. Earlier, he was Bank of America’s Corporate Strategy, Planning and Development executive, responsible for M&A/dispositions activities, New BAC (a long-term initiative to simplify operations and reduce costs at Bank of America), the BAC Private Equity portfolio, and the China Construction Bank strategic assistance effort.
Nguyen also held various other roles, including West Division executive for U.S. Trust; head of Fiduciary Solutions at U.S. Trust; head of Private Advisory Services at Global Private Banking; Global Corporate and Investment Banking business executive; and head of Global Wealth and Investment Management’s Marketing and Business Development groups.
Before joining Bank of America in 2003, Nguyen worked at GE Capital and McKinsey & Co. Nguyen received a B.S. in mechanical engineering and an MBA in finance and marketing from Columbia University.
How I Got My Job in Vietnam Series | Webinar #3
Continuing the success of the “How I Got My Job in Vietnam” webinar series, Vietnam Finance Society is organizing the third installment of the series. In this webinar, VFS is bringing two experienced investment professionals who have spent time studying and working in the United Kingdom before transitioning to Southeast Asia: Lan Dao (Director at Temasek) and Vu Nguyen (Associate Director at Temasek).
VFS Recruiting Workshops
To support Vietnamese students who are applying for summer and full-time positions during this recruiting season, Vietnam Finance Society organized a series of events on help students navigate the recruiting process:
Preparing for HireVue video and final round interviews
Resume review seminar
Recruiting panel discussion
How I Got My Job in Vietnam Series | Webinar #2
Continuing the success of the first “How I Got My Job in Vietnam” webinar, Vietnam Finance Society is organizing the second installment of the series. In this webinar, VFS brings a different perspective to the audience - by looking at career opportunities in Vietnam from the viewpoint of Vietnamese Americans. Our guest speakers are Overseas Vietnamese who spent the first stage of their lives in the United States but chose Vietnam as the next stage. In the webinar, they will share with the audience their stories, their views on the career opportunities in Vietnam and advice for young Overseas Vietnamese who are looking to move to Vietnam.
Women in Business Initiative | Transitioning from Consulting to Corporate
The Vietnam Finance Society’s Women in Business team is pleased to bring you the next installment in our Women Empowerment Series with a panel discussion on Women Leaders in Business: Transitioning from Consulting to Corporate.
Our panelists are successful businesswomen who have made the transition from consulting to various roles in corporate functions while acquiring MBA degrees on the way. Having a variety of experiences to speak from and seen both sides of the same coin, they will tell their stories and share their advice.
Vietnam Legal Changes & Investment Trends
Vietnam Finance Society is pleased to organize a webinar to discuss the latest developments in Vietnamese law and the trends of Korean investments. We are featuring attorneys Thang Pham from YKVN and Ujin Ahn from Bae, Kim & Lee, both are leading law firms in Vietnam and Korea. This webinar will focus on the significant updates in Vietnam Merger Control, Securities and Investment Laws, as well as the inbound investments following these changes in the Vietnamese legal landscape. The panel will be moderated by Nam Phan, attorney at Milbank LLP New York.
Financial Freedom: Helping Build Wealth to Live the Life you Love
Thien Le and Han Lam Bunch, Financial Advisors at Morgan Stanley, host the seminar to provide you with the latest market update and the fundamental aspects mapping out a financial future – planning, budgeting, saving, investing and helping build good credits. This webinar focuses on the key steps you need to take on in an effort to achieve financial freedom
Perspectives on COVID-19: Asia and the World
Vietnam Finance Society is organising a webinar to discuss the latest policies, development and outlook changes that reflect how Asia-Pacific countries, companies and people have and will respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. We are bringing together subject-matter experts in healthcare, macroeconomics, investment and geopolitics to share insights on a region that has been at the forefront of this crisis and is poised to undergo tectonic shifts in power and fortune following its aftermath
How I Got My Job in Vietnam Series | Webinar #1
Vietnam Finance Society is pleased to organize the first of our webinar series “How I got my job in Vietnam”, featuring guest speakers who chose to leave behind successful careers in US, UK, Singapore and other countries for Vietnam. They will share the factors and rationale behind their decisions to come back, how they found their jobs in Vietnam meaningful, and how their previous overseas experience helped them stand out and make an impact. Coming back also means reverse culture shocks and professional challenges that might not be so pronounced elsewhere; and our speakers will be happy to dwell on their experience on how to realize, navigate and overcome those.
Impact Investing in Vietnam
All around the world, impact investing has received tremendous support from business leaders, government, and academia. As impact investing moves into the mainstream, there is a major shift in people’s attitude about the role of capital in building stronger communities and producing direct benefits for the planet. This momentum creates opportunities for investors to implement strategies that embrace environmental, social and governance principles while generating market-rate returns. The amount of capital at work ($502 billion) to address the world’s social and environmental problems (including but not limited to climate change, financial inclusion, education access, and healthcare) signals strong growth prospects for sustainable finance and communities across the world.
As Vietnam's economic development undergoes significant growth, its market also gives rise to investment opportunities that generate positive social impact and competitive risk-adjusted returns. How has impact investing helped generate returns while tackling social and environmental issues in Vietnam? Where has there been progress in impact investing and where can impact fund managers look for investment opportunities in Vietnam? Vietnam Finance Society (VFS) is proud to bring together a panel of leading impact investors with insights into Vietnam’s capital markets and investment opportunities. Join us for an open discussion about impact investing in Vietnam as we exchange our perspectives on the rewards and challenges of generating social change through sustainable finance.
Women in Business Initiative | Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling
Vietnam Finance Society and Accenture are excited to co-organize a panel discussion & networking event featuring Women Leaders in Business: Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling. Our speakers are successful Asian businesswomen from different industries, both within and outside of Accenture, who will come to speak on their experiences and share their advice.
Networking with Thong Nguyen (Vice Chairman of Bank of America) and VFS
Thong M. Nguyen is Vice Chairman and Head of Global Strategy & Enterprise Platforms at Bank of America. He serves as a member of the company’s executive management team, reporting to Chairman & CEO Brian Moynihan.
Nguyen oversees Corporate Strategy, Enterprise Payments Strategy, Enterprise Data, Artificial Intelligence Governance, Capital Planning, Operational Excellence/Change Management, Business Continuity, Procurement/Vendor Management, Payments Strategy, and Real Estate.
Previously, Nguyen served as President of Retail Banking, with responsibility for operations of Bank of America’s coast-to-coast financial centers, contact centers and ATM networks, the nation’s leading digital banking platform, and Military Affairs Banking overseas.
Nguyen has also served as the Strategy, Sales and Operations executive for Consumer Banking at Bank of America. Earlier, he was Bank of America’s Corporate Strategy, Planning and Development executive, responsible for M&A/dispositions activities, New BAC (a long-term initiative to simplify operations and reduce costs at Bank of America), the BAC Private Equity portfolio, and the China Construction Bank strategic assistance effort.
Nguyen also held various other roles, including West Division executive for U.S. Trust; head of Fiduciary Solutions at U.S. Trust; head of Private Advisory Services at Global Private Banking; Global Corporate and Investment Banking business executive; and head of Global Wealth and Investment Management’s Marketing and Business Development groups.
Before joining Bank of America in 2003, Nguyen worked at GE Capital and McKinsey & Co. Nguyen received a B.S. in mechanical engineering and an MBA in finance and marketing from Columbia University.
A Dialogue on Vietnam's Economic Development
Vietnam, during the past 35 years, has been a remarkable development story. Economic reforms that began under Đổi Mới ("Renovation", launched in 1986) have spurred rapid economic growth and transformed Vietnam from one of the world’s poorest to an up-and-coming export powerhouse, or, as others have called it, Asia's latest emerging "tiger economy". It is high time for anyone who follows the development trajectory of Vietnam's economy and market, as the country undergoes significant and exciting economic, socio-political and demographic changes.
As macro uncertainties abound and tensions between the US and China show no signs of abating, Vietnam's attractiveness as a manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia has increased. Will this growth trend continue in light of US-China trade tensions and potential global economic downturn? Is Vietnam structurally and politically prepared for this new wave of private wealth and investor interest? Join us for an open dialogue with Dr. Edmund Malesky of Duke University and Dr. Anh Tran of Indiana University, as we bridge the gap between Vietnam and the United States.
Meet and Greet with Diu Nguyen (CEO, VinGroup)
Vietnam Finance Society is pleased to host a fireside chat with Diu Nguyen, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Vingroup and Chief Executive Officer of VinID, on her upcoming visit to New York City.
East West Connect Conference 2019
"East-West Connect Conference 2019 brings together forward-thinking investors, corporate leaders, government representatives and aspiring entrepreneurs from Vietnam and the United States. Together, they will explore investment and funding opportunities for startups, major corporations and investors in both countries. The conference will provide insight into the startup environment in Vietnam, introduce interested U.S. and foreign investment funds to promising startups, and facilitate conversations regarding legal and governmental support for entrepreneurship and foreign investments."
East-West Connect Conference
In partnership with VietChallenge, Vietnam Finance Society is proud to be the co-organizer of East-West Connect Conference which was held in Boston on September 6, 2019. The Conference brought together investors, corporate leaders, government representatives and aspiring entrepreneurs from Vietnam and the United States – speakers included corporate executives (Viettel America, One Mount Group), investment bankers (BDA Partners, Teneo Capital), fund managers (VinaCapital Ventures, TiE Boston Angels, Joyance Partners, Altek Consulting), and government representatives (Ministry of Technology and Science, Saigon Innovation Hub). The topics of discussion included corporate innovation, capital raising, and startup ecosystem. The audience also enjoyed listening to the stories of successful startup entrepreneurs (Tessolar, Ankaa Therapeutics, SkinGreat, Ohmnilabs) and received insightful advice on how to build a great company and avoid pitfalls.
VTNM7 Finance Career Panel Discussion
Vietnam Finance Society is pleased to organize a finance career panel discussion during Vong Tay Nuoc My 7 (VTNM7) Career Conference. The panel will feature speakers from Investment Banking and Asset Management industry to discuss career advancement within the financial services industry.
VTNM is one of the largest annual Vietnamese students and professionals conferences in the United States. It is organized alternately at different major U.S. cities (Chicago in 2018 and New York City in 2017). During the three-day-event, various activities including sports, career conference, and a gala dinner will be held. Besides VFS’ finance panel, women, technology, and academia panels will be held separately at the event.
CFA Society's Third Annual Private Equity and Venture Capital Conference
Vietnam Finance Society is pleased to support the 3rd annual Private Equity and Venture Capital conference hosted by the CFA Society in New York.
This conference brings together leading private market allocators, consultants, and fund managers who focus on private equity, private credit, growth equity, and venture capital to learn how they select winners, add value, and deliver returns. Chinh Chu, a Vietnamese-descent financier and founder of of CC Capital Partners, will be speaking at the private equity panel.
VFS members can enjoy a $50 discount with the code "CAIA" to the admission price of $150.
The Global Vietnamese Startup Community: A Dialogue
Please join the Vietnam Finance Society at our upcoming event “The Global Vietnamese Startup Community: A Dialogue” featuring transnational Vietnamese founders in conversation to explore the Vietnamese entrepreneurial spirit that spans globally, whether it's Hanoi, Saigon, or New York City. Our four speakers have started, or are starting companies in either Vietnam or the United States. They come from a diverse range of backgrounds but all share the same energy and entrepreneurial spirit that drive their success and decision making:
Kendrick Nguyen, Co-Founder & CEO of Republic
Duy Phan, Co-Founder of YOLA Education
Vanessa Pham, Co-Founder of Oxtale
Minh Bui, or Minh Beta, Founder & CEO of Beta Media
Global Vietnamese Startup Community: A Dialogue
Please join the Vietnam Finance Society on June 18, 2019 at our upcoming event “The Global Vietnamese Startup Community: A Dialogue” featuring transnational Vietnamese founders in conversation to explore the Vietnamese entrepreneurial spirit that spans globally, whether it's Hanoi, Saigon, or New York City. Our four speakers have started, or are starting companies in either Vietnam or the United States.
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