Vietnam
International business development leader with 15+ years of experience building and scaling successful ventures in Vietnam and across Southeast Asia. Proven expertise in launching consumer-focused businesses, forging strategic partnerships, driving revenue growth, and leading commercial strategies in fast-growing emerging markets. Currently based in Vietnam, I am the Co-Founder of KidEase Rentals (premium baby & toddler equipment rental service) and Camp Canine Saigon (Vietnam’s leading luxury dog boarding & holiday camp). In these ventures I have developed business models from scratch, built strong hospitality and real estate partnerships, expanded into major cities and tourist destinations, and established both brands as trusted category leaders in their respective markets. Previously, I spent nearly a decade in China leading cross-border investment platforms, where I founded China Cyprus Invest and built a network of 350+ agents to market real estate investment migration products, and scaled Shanghai Alternative Investment Group to serve over 5,000 private investors through nationwide seminars and strategic partnerships. Earlier entrepreneurial experience includes co-founding a precious metals brokerage and a digital media platform in Brazil that rapidly acquired 20,000+ paying users. I specialize in: -Market entry and expansion in Vietnam & Southeast Asia -Strategic partnerships with hospitality, real estate, and consumer brands -Sales leadership, customer acquisition, and revenue growth -Building high-performing teams and scalable operations -Brand positioning and go-to-market strategies in emerging markets Passionate about Vietnam’s rapid growth and Southeast Asia’s enormous potential, I am actively seeking senior commercial leadership opportunities in Vietnam and across the region. I am open to roles in Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Head of Sales & Marketing, International Sales, General Management, or Commercial Director positions with dynamic companies looking to expand, scale revenue, and build strong market presence. I welcome conversations with organizations across real estate development, consumer services, hospitality, lifestyle brands, financial services, international trade, investment platforms, and other growth-oriented industries that value proven market entry expertise, partnership building, and results-driven sales leadership in emerging markets.
Co-founded GCG, a commodities brokerage specializing in CFDs, physical precious metals and industrial commodities, facilitating large-scale transactions across global markets. Key Responsibilities: Built GCG from conception to a 25-person team, including seven dealers, eight support staff, seven sales/marketing professionals, and three administrative staff. Led brokerage operations for physical gold, silver, palladium, platinum, and copper. Connected Chinese industrial buyers with sellers of copper concentrate, steam coal, iron ore, and bauxite ore. Managed day-to-day operations and oversaw all aspects of business development and strategy. Achievements: Established a client base of 350+ active traders. Facilitated private commodity sales exceeding $270 million. Secured over $3.65 billion in industrial commodity sales, including iron ore, copper concentrate, bauxite ore, and steam coal throughout Asia.
Co-founded China Cyprus Invest (CCI), specializing in selling real estate in Cyprus to Chinese investors seeking permanent residency or citizenship. Led business operations, sales, and partnerships to drive significant growth. Key Responsibilities: Assisted Chinese investors in acquiring property in Cyprus to secure permanent residency and/or Cypriot passports. Introduced investment opportunities in Cyprus to investors across China. Sourced and partnered with reliable, reputable developers in Cyprus. Built a nationwide network of 350+ agents to connect with potential clients. Established and managed a team of 10, including six sales staff, two marketing staff, and two administrative staff. Oversaw the day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency and client satisfaction. Achievements: Generated €38M+ in annual property sales. Successfully assisted 280+ clients in obtaining permanent residency/citizenship, with zero unsuccessful applications.
Specialized in alternative investments across physical, tangible assets, including: Precious Metals (Gold, Silver, Palladium, Platinum, Copper) Fine Wines (Bordeaux, Burgundies, Tuscan Wines) Antiques (European & Asian) Rare Stamps (Predominantly European) Fine Art (European & Asian) Diamonds (Belgian Diamond Exchange) Forestry (Southeast Asia & South America) International Real Estate (Europe & Asia) Key Responsibilities: Introduced and sold a diverse range of investment opportunities to a network of 5,000+ private investors across Shanghai and China. Organized and hosted 250+ investment seminars throughout China on behalf of international partners. Led and managed a team of 14 across admin, marketing, sales, and support functions. Achievements: Successfully raised over $300 million in investment funds.
Managed the Vietnam office for EMK Beverly Hills, a globally recognized luxury skincare brand stocked in leading skin clinics and cosmetic surgeries worldwide. EMK is favored by celebrities such as Victoria Beckham, Simon Cowell, Reese Witherspoon, Cher, Madonna, Martha Stewart, Denise Richards, Barbra Streisand, and Eva Longoria, and has been featured in top beauty publications including Allure, Cosmopolitan, Tatler, Elle, InStyle, Harper’s Bazaar, and OK! Magazine. Key Responsibilities: Introduced EMK to a new market, successfully growing annual sales to $3.1 million over three years. Managed a team of 12, including five marketing staff, five sales staff, and two administrative staff. Developed and implemented multi-channel sales and marketing strategies to drive growth. Oversaw daily operations, logistics, and business development initiatives.