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Vingroup Group has a high share of female leadership across its Board of Directors and management team. Among the nine Board members, three are women: Ms. Pham Thu Huong, Ms. Pham Thuy Hang, and Ms. Nguyen Dieu Linh. All three Vice Chair positions are held by these female leaders.
In the Executive Board, which implements business strategies, half of the four members are female leaders. Ms. Mai Huong Noi and Ms. Duong Thi Hoan serve as Deputy General Directors.
Female leaders also hold key positions across Vingroup’s subsidiaries. Examples include:
At Vinpearl, the Board includes female members, including Chairwoman Nguyen Thu Hang and Board member Hoang Thi My Hanh. Among the four executive team members, three are women: CEO Ngo Thi Huong, Deputy CEO Vo Thi Phuong Thao, and CFO Vu Thi Kim Huong.
Phenikaa Group similarly has a leadership structure with a strong female presence. On its Board, there are 3 out of 8 female members: Le Thi Minh Thao, Tran Lan Phuong, and Tran Thu Ha. In the executive team, 4 out of 9 members are women; in addition to the three names above, Nguyen Thi Phuong Anh is also included.
Ms. Thao serves as Chair of the Phenikaa School Council, a member of the Phenikaa University Council, a Board member of Vicostone JSC, and a Board member of Vinyl Health (Y học Vinhs Thien).
Ms. Phuong is a member of the School Council of Phenikaa Elementary School, Phenikaa Secondary & High School, and Phenikaa University, and is also a Board member of Nam Hung JSC and Vin Health.
Ms. Ha serves as Head of Internal Audit and Risk Governance, Head of Phenikaa Group Standards, and Chair of the AQP Pharmaceuticals Joint Stock Company.
In a volatile and demanding business environment, the article notes that female leaders may have advantages in detailed governance and process compliance. It also highlights that women’s ability to network and manage people can help bind the organization and create stability during strong restructurings.
Overall, the cases of Vingroup and Phenikaa are presented as examples of how empowering female leaders and placing them in appropriate roles can contribute to corporate strength.
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