Our Team
Meet SVEF's dynamic team, a diverse group of passionate individuals united by a shared vision of excellence and innovation. Each member brings a unique blend of skills, experience, and perspectives, forming a formidable force in our association. Together, we share a common interest in exchanging knowledge, expertise, and mutual support, as we are all dedicated to promoting collaboration as well as sustainable growth between Vietnamese and Swiss enterprises.
Board of Directors
Philipp Rösler
President
Dr. Philipp Rösler served as Federal Minister of Health from 2009 to 2011 and Federal Minister of Economics and Technology as well as Vice-Chancellor of Germany from 2011 to 2013.
Born in Vietnam, Dr. Philipp Rösler was the first cabinet Minister and Vice-Chancellor of Asian background in Germany. Before entering politics, he was a cardiothoracic surgeon.
Ivo Sieber
Vice President
Ivo Sieber, a law graduate from the University of Zurich and holder of a Master of Laws from the University of Sydney, began his diplomatic career in 1988 with the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.
Sieber's ambassadorial roles commenced in 2010 in Manila, covering multiple Pacific nations. His significant postings include serving in Zimbabwe, New York, Bangkok, and London. In 2015, he became Ambassador to Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, and from 2019 to 2022, he served as the Ambassador to Vietnam.
Nguyen Ho Nam
Vice President
Nguyen Ho Nam, the founder and Chairman of BCG (Bamboo Capital Group) where he has played a crucial role in developing BCG's strategic direction and enhancing its value. Additionally, he leads BCG Land JSC and BCG Energy JSC, key subsidiaries of BCG. Before BCG's inception in 2011, he established and led Sacombank - SBS, a rapidly growing securities firm in Vietnam.
Executive Director
Teresa Freiburghaus is an esteemed lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW), where she imparts her extensive knowledge and expertise. In addition to her teaching role, she has notably served as the Head of the South East Asia Center at FHNW, overseeing the center's activities and fostering stronger academic and cultural ties between the university and Southeast Asian regions. Her contributions in both academia and international relations have been instrumental in enhancing the university's global outreach and educational impact.
Son Nguyen
Treasurer
Son Nguyen holds a pivotal role as a partner at Aquis Capital, an asset management boutique renowned for its specialized focus on Hedge Funds and investment opportunities in Emerging Asia. At Aquis Capital, he plays a crucial role in shaping the firm's strategic direction, leveraging his expertise in the dynamic fields of Hedge Funds and the burgeoning markets of Asia.
Rachel Isenschmid
General Secretary
Rachel Isenschmid works at a Swiss family wealth management company, collaborating with a global client base across multiple jurisdictions. She is also actively involved in various non-profit initiatives in Vietnam and Switzerland and founded KIBV – Keep It Beautiful Vietnam – a Swiss non-profit organization.
Policies & Compliance
Lisa Tang
Legal Department
Lisa Tang is a multilingual commercial lawyer and business partner with over ten years of experience, including a stint as Regional Counsel. She is adept in technical problem-solving and has a strong international and cross-cultural business perspective. A UK Solicitor since 2008, Lisa holds an International Business Degree with Chinese. She began her legal career at Mills & Reeve LLP, focusing on banking, funding structures, cross-border transactions, intra-group lending, and development finance.
Trang Fernandez
Head of Legal Department
Trang Fernadez is founder of Holistik, a boutique specializing in wealth planning with a focus on Swiss and international tax and law. She emphasizes tax management for cross-border entities and families. Additionally, Trang lectures at Geneva University of Applied Sciences and participates in initiatives like the International Telecommunication Union's Digital Currency Initiative. She is also a co-founder of Women in Web3 Switzerland.
Hai Nhu Pham
Legal Department
As a trainee lawyer, Hai Nhu Pham has achieved her Master's degree in Law with honors (summa cum laude) from the University of Lausanne (UNIL), specializing in both "Litigation Law" and "International and Comparative Law." She has also distinguished herself as a speaker at TEDxEcublens, an event held at EPFL that follows the globally recognized TED conference model organized by The Sapling Foundation.
Sectors
Huy Nguyen
Finance Department
Huy Nguyen stands as the visionary founder of Lotus Asia Selection Fund, an investment fund that focuses on identifying and capitalizing on long-term investment opportunities in leading companies across the Asia-Pacific region.
In addition, Huy Nguyen also contributes his extensive knowledge and experience as a senior consultant at Morningstars. In this capacity, he provides expert analysis and advice on financial and investment strategies.
Thuy-Vi Luong
Finance Department
Thuy-Vi Luong currently holds the position of Sales & Relationship Manager in Securities Finance at SIX. In this role, she is responsible for managing and developing client relationships, alongside driving sales strategies within the domain of securities finance. Her work involves a deep understanding of financial products, market trends, and client needs, enabling her to effectively match financial solutions with client requirements.
Hang Thu Nguyen
Finance Department
Hang Thu is a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience in private banking, specializing in portfolio management and investment strategy. Her expertise is backed by a CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing (Apr 2022). Currently, she is a Partner & Portfolio Manager at INFIBA Vermögensverwaltungs AG, Switzerland, following a decade as a Portfolio Manager at BNB Paris Bas. Hang's career is distinguished by her dedication to sustainable investment practices and client success.
Ly Pham
Technology Department
Ly Pham is currently fulfilling a crucial role as a Business Development Manager at JANZZ Technology, a leading technology and consulting firm. JANZZ Technology specializes in the innovative realm of semantic skills and job matching, offering advanced solutions and applications for the utilization of complex occupation and skills data. Additionally, the company is actively engaged in the development and marketing of economically sustainable projects, furthering its impact in the technology sector.
Thang Huynh
Head of Tech & Innovation Department
Thang Huynh currently leads as Co-Founder & CEO of InnoLab Asia, an innovative platform fostering collaborations among startups, corporations, investors, and institutions in the region. He also mentors at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and contributes to the German Accelerator Southeast Asia, backed by the German Federal Ministry for Economics and Energy. Thang is a key figure in Southeast Asian startup innovation, significantly advancing Vietnamese startups globally and aiding foreign enterprises in entering the Vietnamese market.
Toan Luu
Head of Tech & Innovation Department
Dr. Toan Luu is serving in a vital capacity as the head of Natural Language Processing (NLP) at Move Digital AG, a company at the forefront of developing advanced technological solutions for the wealth management sector. In this role, Dr. Luu leads a team dedicated to harnessing the power of NLP, a branch of artificial intelligence, to optimize and innovate within the realm of wealth management, covering the entire investment value chain.
Ewald Beivi
Head of Education Department
Ewald Beivi has significantly contributed as a Business Development Manager and Mentor for the University of Zurich's MAS Program in European & Asian Business Management. He has played a key role in enhancing the program's strategic direction and in mentoring young international professionals enrolled in the program. His involvement extended to supporting UZH Executive Education, where he provided valuable guidance and expertise to students during their Master's studies in Switzerland, focusing on career development, cultural adaptation, and professional networking.
Dr. Quy Vo-Reinhard
Technology Department
Dr. Quy Vo-Reinhard, a serial entrepreneur with a PhD in Bioinformatics, has made significant strides in Life Sciences, Healthcare, and Digital Transformation, focusing on Blockchain for Healthcare. Her global career spans across several countries including Switzerland, Germany, Canada, Italy, India and Vietnam, where she's recognized as a renowned speaker. Expert in tech fields from machine learning to blockchain, she's also a creative soul, passionate about photography and writing, exploring themes of human connection in the digital age.
Dr. Hai Van Nguyen
Head of Sustainability Development Department
Dr. Van Hai Nguyen is a researcher on environmental governance and policy at Wyss Academy for Nature at the University of Bern, Switzerland. Her research examines the impacts of global environmental challenges, such as climate change and biodiversity loss, and the role of actors, particularly civil society and the business sector, in shaping transformative solution pathways across scales. Her global career spans several countries, including Switzerland, the Netherlands, and the US, as well as the Southeast Asian region. Combining an academic career with long-term work as an environmental policy analyst, she takes a transformative approach as a knowledge broker to work at the science, policy, and society interface to support evidence-based decision-making toward sustainability and equity.
Public Relation & Communication
Angela Nguyen
Head of Public Relations Department
Tien Koeppel
Co-head of Public Relations Department
Angela Nguyen is an economics graduate with a vibrant career in Marketing, PR, and External Affairs, holding leadership positions in Vietnam's top industry groups. With 10 years of experience, particularly as Head of Public Relations at FE Credit, a division of VP Bank, she combines enthusiasm with a vast network and expertise in communications and HR, showcasing her ability to drive initiatives independently and as part of a team.
Tien Koeppel is presently engaged in a professional capacity at Die Weltwoche, a prominent publication known for its comprehensive coverage and in-depth analysis of various topics. Her work involves delving into current events, cultural trends, and socio-political issues.
