I hate selling myself. So here are two brief points about me and my work. In out, no one gets hurt.

I love working with kids aged 0 to 6 years. They possess honesty, wit and resilience seldom found in others older. Loved it so much I dedicated close to 20 years to this incredible profession. The only reason I hit ‘pause’ (which later became ‘stop’) on this, was to move to Vietnam with my then boyfriend.

Through “I teach, therefore I drink”, I have re-entered the “business, sales, marketing, talking financials” world in building RADA to be the Australian Wine Specialist in Vietnam – not that I can remember anything from Business School in 1991!

Currently tapping on my skills in creating individualised programs as a teacher, and adapting this to fashion specialised business plans for RADA whilst engineering a direct sales platform to build the awareness and relevancy of our brand throughout Vietnam.

Regional General Manager with the Detmold Group, one of the largest privately owned packaging
companies in Australia.
I have been working in Australia and Asia for the past 20 years and have developed significant
international experience with a geographically diverse and broad-based background, focussed on
establishing and growing businesses throughout Asia, creating customer value through innovation and
efficiency. This experience has provided me in depth insights into the different cultures and the
challenges faced when doing business in Asia.
I first came to Vietnam in 2009 to start the Detmold Packaging Vietnam. I spent 2 years commuting from
Australia, setting up and running the business. It was at that time I was exposed to the amazing people
and culture of Vietnam; it was then I knew I would return on a more permanent basis in the future, this
occurred in 2019.
I believe an effective Auscham board has diversity with strong knowledge of doing business in Vietnam
and the region. It is with leadership, governance, and strategy, Auscham can add significant value to its
members.
I have served on various boards and committees in the past and currently serve on The Eckermann
Group Advisory Board (Chair) in Australia. I am a current member and graduate of Australian Institute of
Company Directors.

My name is Doan Giang Nguyen. I am 36 years old and currently living Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
I had spent 10 years in Melbourne (2002 – 2012) taking Highschool, Undergrad and Postgrad. Simpler words, I am emotionally attached to Australia. I always wanted to go back to Australia either as vacation or business trip.
I am running my family business at the moment as Deputy Managing Director of San Ha Company Limited. San Ha is a foods company that specializes in distributing both locally made fresh meat and imported frozen meat. Australia is one of our top foods sources.
I became AusCham member since 2015 because I would like to keep in touch with Australian values and reminding me those beautiful times I had. Now, I am ready to step into another chapter of my life – that is becoming AusCham BOD member.
If I am elected BOD member, I will dedicate my time and effort to serve AusCham, making our chamber stronger and better.

Simon Pugh is the CEO and majority shareholder of QLM Label Makers, one of Asia-Pacific’s largest label and packaging companies. QLM began in 1974 as a small family business and in 2002 Simon took over the management and ownership. The company has since embarked on a continued growth strategy which now sees it operating two manufacturing facilities in Australia with sales offices in every mainland state, as well as manufacturing in 5 countries including Malaysia, Cambodia, Bangladesh and Vietnam. The QLM Group employs over 500 team members utilising 80+ manufacturing platforms to serve a diverse client base from Multinationals to local heroes, across a broad range of industries. QLM’s focus on providing solutions for 'what clients what to achieve' and the use of innovative technology has garnered numerous industry awards and QLM is seen as a leader in the industry. Simon is passionate about the importance of values underpinning the engagement of its team and company stakeholders. Read more about what they have created here: https://qlm.com.au/about-us/
Simon moved to Vietnam with his husband in 2012 to oversee the acquisition of the QLM Group’s investment and co-ordinate its presence throughout Asia-Pacific.

Jess is the Vietnam Manager of Novas Architectural, an Australian company at the forefront of Architectural Hardware and Kitchen & Bathroom product development and design. https://www.novas.com.au/ Jess has over 20 year experience in the industry and believes in upskilling and nurturing the next generation of leaders. In the last two years in Vietnam, Jess has gone through the challenges of migrating the local operation from a joint venture to a wholly owned branch of Novas. Jess represents the SME sector where being versed in a multi-task environment is critical to success. Along with developing the local Novas team and business, Jess has a passion for equality and anti-discrimination in both the work place and society at large. Jess enjoys playing soccer and cooking in her spare time. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-wong-1b0ab526/

Jacquie has been working across the globe for the last 20 years, with career highlights in Jordan, Dubai and the Maldives. In her 5 years in Vietnam, Jacquie was previously Director of Hospitality Development for SonKim Land and is now taking those skills to Orlar – an Australian technology-driven sustainable agricultural solution www.orlar.com . Currently working to address food security issues in South East Asia, Jacquie has a passion for developing young business leaders and sharing best practice – also kicking goals on the field as full forward and Treasurer of Na Fianna Gaelic Football Club HCMC. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquie-o-hara-01736750/

Vietnam Head of Institutional Clients, Mirae Asset Securities – Vietnam’s largest international securities company. Extensive knowledge of Vietnam's listed companies and business leaders through having worked in Vietnam since 2013. Adviser to multiple Australian corporations investing in Vietnam. Respected adviser to global mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, sovereign wealth funds, monetary authorities, FDI investors and PE funds investing in Vietnam. Comprehensive 'in-market' and 'market entry' network (AusCham and BritCham member). Career includes: Bell Potter (Australia), Citigroup (Australia), HSC (Vietnam) and SSI (Vietnam). Most experienced and connected Australian stockbroker in Vietnam.
First ‘foreign expert’ working in Vietnam's securities industry to be appointed by the Vietnam Association of Securities Business (VASB) to present in Korea and discuss Vietnam FDI, FII, M&A opportunities (2014 KOFIA Conference). Member - Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) - Capital Markets Working Group. Frequent ‘expert speaker’ at Vietnamese listed company events. Host of Mirae Asset Youtube business channel: https://www.masvn.com/en/cate/video-2542

Justin Malcolm is a 26-year veteran of the hospitality industry working for award winning
properties for Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Marriott International across countries.
Justin is currently the General Manager at Le Méridien Saigon, one of the leading 5-star hotels
in HCMC, where he has served for one past 4.5 years. Through Justin’s leadership the hotel
has been recognized for Industry Leading awards that includes 2020 Luxury Business Hotel
and Luxury Spa Hotels Asia by World Luxury Hotel and Spa Awards. In 2019, Justin was also
awarded Hospitality Superstar Award by The Asia Pacific Tourism and Travel Federation.
Justin was also responsible for the rebranding and complete renovation of Sheraton Maldives;
and during his time there, the height of the global financial crisis, Starwood awarded him Most
Inspiring Leader of the year in Asia in 2009.
Justin was a wealth of committee and board experience which has included Chairman of the
Starwood Security Council for 4 countries over a 7-year period; was the founding Chairman of
PATA Chiang Rai Chapter; was Chairman of the Industry Intelligence Committee for PATA
Thailand and is currently Co-Chair of Marriott International Business Council for Vietnam and
Cambodia.
Justin has a strong background in change management (as a certified Six Sigma Black Belt)
and business turnaround whist developing high performing teams.

Richard is a partner and the Head of Law at KPMG. His 6 year tenure has taken an idea and grown it to be one of the largest law firms in the country. https://home.kpmg/vn/en/home/services/legal.html. In Singapore for 10 years prior to Vietnam and as a personal highlight on the board of the prestigious Singapore Cricket Club, as well as Variety - Children＊s Charity Singapore, Richard understands the need for compliance and governance at a board level. Richard has a passion for growing the skills of local staff to an international level and works in a company that sets benchmark standards in CSR. https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-stapley-oh-7066529/

I am an Australian from Melbourne, living and working in Vietnam since 2005, with offices in Hanoi and HCMC.
I have been an Auscham member since 2005 - Director, Chairman of Hanoi Chapter, and Vice-President during that time. I am Head of Agribusiness Working Group of the VBF and have represented Auscham in workshops, conferences and seminars in Vietnam and overseas. I have a strong business relationship with the Australian Embassy and the Australian-Consulate. I have good relationships with all Business Chambers including AmCham, BBGV and EuroCham.
I believe I have knowledge and understanding of business in Vietnam, as well as particular experience dealing with government authorities in provinces throughout the country. As a current Auscham Director and Vice-President, I believe I could contribute effectively to the Board of Directors in 2021. I wish to stand as a 2021 Hanoi Director.

Denis Brunetti is the President of Ericsson Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos since July 2017. Prior to his current role, Denis was President of Ericsson in Sri Lanka and the Maldives from May 2014 to June 2017.

He has worked in the global ICT industry for over 30 years, having held leadership positions with Ericsson across a range of countries, including Australia, Sweden, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.

Denis proudly served as the Co-Chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam in 2018/2019, contributing to the EU & Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA). Denis has also been Co-Chairman of the Industry 4.0 Advisory Group in VCCI (Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry) and is currently Vice President of the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development (VBCSD) and Board member of the Vietnam Business Council for Women’s Empowerment (VBCWE). Denis also currently serves as a Board member on the Industry Advisory Council (IAC) of the School of Science, Engineering and Technology at RMIT Vietnam.

Jimmy Pham has been a pillar of the Hanoian community for over 22 years. Born in Saigon but raised in Sydney Jimmy keeps a foot in both camps which has allowed him to successfully operate in the hospitality sector, in Vietnam, for over 20 years. Jimmy’s long history operating the KOTO social enterprise (the first vocational training program in Vietnam), has allowed Jimmy to not only develop extensive experience in the social justice space but also vast business networks within Vietnam. His high visibility among both expats and local Vietnamese has long been an asset that he has utilised by mentoring socially inclusive businesses into thriving institutions in Hanoi through the Centre for Social Initiatives Promotion. Jimmy brings diversity, he brings passion, but above all, he brings a strong sense of the importance of international partnerships in making Vietnam the amazing place that he has always known that it is.

Aaron Funnell is Executive Director of Outward Bound Vietnam and has been working across Asia since 2003. Originally from Sydney, he has been based in Malaysia, Hong Kong, and most recently in Vietnam since 2017. In addition to outdoor qualifications, he has an MBA, a Masters of Education, and a Diploma of Training and Assessment.

Aaron also serves as a member of the Association for Experiential Education Accreditation Council USA, which sets standards for outdoor education in North America, and the Global Research Advisory Committee for Outward Bound International. He has convened several educational conferences and produced impact reports for various charities and social enterprises he has been connected with.

Aaron joined Auscham to gain local business intelligence and as a platform for engaging in ongoing professional development, and these are the areas he hopes to dive into further by serving on the Auscham board.