Javier Lim, MBA

Business Development Leader | 8 Years in Vietnam | Trusted Network Across Developers, Designers & Contractors | Modular & Custom Cabinetry

Thủ Đức, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

About

Eight years ago, I arrived in Ho Chi Minh City with a suitcase, a wealth of ambition, and very little idea of how profoundly this country would reshape me. My journey in Vietnam hasn't been a cakewalk, it has been a crucible. As a foreigner, navigating unfamiliar bureaucracy, bridging language barriers, and decoding deep cultural nuances presented daily challenges. Yet, I quickly realized that adversity is only a roadblock if you treat it like one. By reframing every hurdle as a lesson, immersing myself in the local culture, and building an incredible network of local partners and friends, I didn't just survive but I grew. I live by a philosophy I call the "Strong Rabbit." Rabbits are often perceived as gentle, quiet creatures. But in reality, they are survivors, remarkably resilient, highly observant, and incredibly quick to adapt to shifting environments. This philosophy guides my work ethic: quiet diligence, self-motivation, taking absolute ownership of both triumphs and failures, and meeting every operational crisis with a calm, solution-oriented mindset. This adaptability has defined my professional path. Over the last eight years, I have navigated the realities of Vietnamese manufacturing, construction, and high-end cabinetry. I have managed factory floors, scaled international exports, and led executive operations. Why am I so passionate about the cabinetry and interior furniture industry? At its core, this work is about far more than wood panels, shipping containers, or profit margins. A home is a sanctuary. When I help developers, architects, and families select the right materials and engineer custom, safe, and highly functional modular cabinetry, I am helping to build the backdrop of their lives. There is profound satisfaction in knowing that the products we deliver today will safe-keep a family's home, enhance their daily lives, and endure across generations. After nearly a decade of navigating the beautiful, dynamic chaos of Vietnam, my initial uncertainty has transformed into a deep gratitude for this country and an unshakeable belief in the power of resilience. I am always open to connecting with fellow builders, developers, designers, and manufacturing professionals. Let’s connect!

Experience

  • Brand Director, Head of Export at Phuc My Gia
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Phuc My Gia (PMG) custom furniture creates high-quality, bespoke pieces primarily for both domestic and export markets. With a focus on meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail, we serve clients seeking unique and stylish furniture solutions tailored to their specific needs and preferences. Our domestic and export operations emphasize delivering exceptional design and quality to homes and businesses worldwide.

  • Director at Melior Vietnam
    Nov 2022 - Jun 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos

    Your bathroom is one of the most important thing at home. It will gives you unnecessary problems or even could cause health thread to your family and love ones especially with children. Think twice before getting the bathroom fittings, safe to use product able to protect your family with no worries. Fidelis provide 5-stars quality bathroom products at a 3-stars price accredited by the PUB Singapore. Quality product that protect your family is our top priority. Your family health, our priority! Use our reliable product now!

  • Founder & CEO at Singtech International
    Jan 2021 - Jun 2024 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    S.T.I helps SMEs to organize their entire sales, servicing team, inventory and billing all in one place with a service business SaaS management system. It is designed to fit your business workflow processes especially on-field service needs such as; Pest Control, Cleaning Services, Facilities Services, Elevator Services, Air-con Services, IT Services, Medical Equipment & Devices Services and many other maintenance services, etc. A simplified system to impress your customer, organize your sales & operations with speed and give you the business insight. With our SaaS software, you can - Access Whenever & Wherever Without worrying of security and computer problems - Impress Your Customers Deliver service with excellence - Your Service Teams, Organized Efficiency and systematic work results in increased productivity - Scale your Business System to meet your growing needs - Affordable & Economical Pay only what you use, productivity returns with value for your money

  • General Manager at Packtica Vietnam
    Oct 2021 - Oct 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Packtica is a security printing company specialising in providing high technology security solutions for businesses such as variable data printings (V.D.P.) and an online authentication system. We have five branches across S.E.A., H.Q. in Malaysia, and the other four branches in Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia & Vietnam. We are ready to serve the world with our extensive range of curated solutions to solve and prevent freeloader criminal activities such as counterfeit, price dumping and parallel import. Our portfolio of holographic products consists of more than 30 anti-counterfeit labels combined with various types of security technology, high-security seals, labels, and security packaging. We commit to becoming a global provider of multi-functional cross-platform solutions related to security printing to protect products and businesses from fraud and imitation.

  • Factory Management & Manager at Legend Stainless Steel Industries Company Ltd
    Nov 2019 - Dec 2021 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Legend Stainless Steel is a Manufacturing company - Fabricated metal products, many product range of Industrial sinks. The factory have a approximate land area of 2 hectare and I managed 110 employees in total during my employment. In the year of 2019, company total sales of $3.6 million US dollars. Achieving a total sales of 9.4 million US dollars in the year of 2020, 2.6x increase from 2019 to 2020. Achievements: - Manage the whole factory during COVID19 pandemic - Manage 110 employees - From 9, 40'containers to 20, 40'containers per month. - Highest revenue, 9.4 million USD, year 2020