Thanh C. Nguyen
Digital expert | Tech founder, CoS, COO | exBCG
Hanoi, Vietnam
Since 2016, I have developed and led strategy, venture build, and project management for Mid-market and Leading Tech, Financial Service, and Retail players, focusing on Vietnam. I am a tech start-up founder, management consultant, BCG alumni, and the right hand of CxOs. Passionate about realizing digital advantage, I co-founded startups and launched digital initiatives for clients. As Chief of Staff to a leading Fintech, I headed the CEO/Chairman office and spearheaded New Business Development and a successful Series A. My hands-on experience has fostered a unique skill set, leading businesses from strategic planning to implementation.
Domain experience
Relevant Total Experience: 9 years
Seniority Level: Manager
Sector Experience:
Bank Platform Software Consumer Lending Payments Personal Finance and Planning Software and ServicesSkills
Skilled in: Corporate Strategy, Project Management Office (PMO), Commercial Due Diligence, Buy-and-Build, Value Creation & Enhancement
Technical Skills: Enterprise Software, SaaS, Microsoft Office
Languages: English, Vietnamese
Work Experience
Xpand Consulting
Senior Consultant, Manager, Expert
●01/01/2021
- Now
Since 2016, Thanh has developed and led strategy, digital build, and project management for Mid-market and Leading players in Tech, Financial Service, and Retail, focusing on Vietnam. My portfolio: - Lazada, Vice President & Head of Commercial: E-commerce hyper-local strategy - Bain & Company / RTN, Consultant: Due diligence on Healthcare M&A - Leading Low-cost Carrier, Case Manager: Envision and digital roadmap - SmartInvests Consulting, Case Manager: Digital transformation for a FMCG retailer - Leading VN Conglomerate, Manager of Strategy & BD: Digital strategy & new businesses development - Various research roles for Pre-deal research for PE: healthcare, industrial goods
Nuclent Pte. Ltd.
Co-Founder & COO
●01/03/2021
- 1/3/2024
Co-founded a SaaS platform helps banks, lenders and fintech launch digital financial products in 8-12 weeks, at 1/3 of the cost, and 10x faster for any future customization.
SmartPay
Chief Of Staff & Strategy
●01/03/2021
- 01/03/2022
Raised $30M Series A for SmartPay - leading fintech providing e-payment and business e-solutions for 700,000+ Vietnam micro & small businesses. Reporting to SmartPay Chairman, collaborating closely with the executive teams to formulating strategic plan & annual plan, facilitating informed decision-making, spearheading strategic initiatives, and driving fundraising efforts.
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Consultant
●01/01/2018
- 01/12/2020
Greenfield strategy, market entry (go-to-market), and digital innovation in Financial Service, Retail/Consumer, and Energy in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore.
VIC Partners
Senior Associate
●01/01/2016
- 01/12/2017
VIC Partners is the first Vietnam-based seed fund backed by serial tech-entrepreneurs. Second hire. Helped design and operationalize the fund. Our portfolio has aced 20x. Cofounded OPENSEA, JSC. Launched BonBon city tour – vintage hop-on hop-off bus and BonBon experience – curated, experiential tours. Pre-Covid, valued at $3M (1Yo) with $200k annualized sale @ 10% MoM growth.
Deloitte
Summer Associate
●1/5/2015
- 1/10/2015
Education
ACCA
Accounting and Finance
National Economics University (Vietnam)
Accounting and Auditing
Licenses / Certificates
Vanderbilt University
LLM Prompt Engineering
●1/11/2023
Business Intelligence Professional Certificate
●1/12/2023
Project Management Professional Certificate
●1/5/2021
ETS
TOEIC Certificate of Achievement 980/990
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