Board of Directors

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Nguyen Quang Thuan, MBA, FCCA

Chairman and CEO

He is also the founder and chairman of FiinGroup, the holding company of FiinRatings, specializing in financial data analytics, business information, and industry research & consulting. He is a financial specialist with more than 24 years of expertise in audit/assurance services, investment management, and data analytics. Before founding FiinGroup, Mr. Thuan was an Investment Analyst at Vietnam Holding Asset Management Ltd. He was a manager at Deals Service of PwC in Vietnam and Sydney, Australia. Mr. Thuan holds a master’s degree in banking & finance from the University of New South Wales, Australia, and is a fellow member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (“ACCA”).

Nguyen Huu Hieu, MBA

Vice-chairman and Board Member

As a co-founder of FiinGroup, Mr. Hieu previously worked as a specialist at the Department for International Development (DFID) in Vietnam and as a Consulting Manager at PwC Vietnam. He graduated with a Bachelor of Economics and a Master of Business Administration from National Economics University.

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Nguyen Minh Tu, MBA

Board Member and COO

Mr. Tu is currently a Board Member and Chief Operating Officer of FiinRatings overseeing daily operations across from analytical, compliance and commercial. He is also the Managing Director of FiinGroup's Business Information Unit. Mr. Tu previously worked as an Audit Senior at KPMG Vietnam before joining FiinGroup in 2017. He graduated a Bachelor of Business Administration from Foreign Trade University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Pisa (Italy)

Our Analytical Team

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Mr. Paul Coughlin is currently a special advisor and member of the Credit Rating Committee at FiinRatings. Prior to joining FiinRatings, he was the Executive Managing Director and Global Head, Analytics and Operations at S&P Global's New York headquarters from 2005 until his retirement in 2014. He worked at S&P Global Ratings for more than 26 years (1988-2014) and joined Australian Ratings in 1988 before the company was acquired by S&P in 1990. After that, he was in charge of S&P Mainland China, which was headquartered in Hong Kong, and became a founding member of Taiwan Ratings.

Paul Coughlin

Special Advisor, Rating Committee Chairman of FiinRatings

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Prior to the current role as a Member of the Credit Rating Committee at FiinRatings, Mr. Minh was the Head of the Supervisory Board at Hiep Phuoc Industrial Park JSC in Ho Chi Minh City for 10 years. He also worked at Jaccar Holdings Fund Management Company and Service Company to Foreign Missions (FOSCO). Currently, he works as a professional advisor and is directly involved in FiinRatings' credit rating process. In Vietnam's banking and finance industry, Mr. Minh has 24 years of expertise.

Khong Van Minh, MBA

Member of Credit Rating Committee

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Mr. Thinh is currently a member of the Credit Rating Committee at FiinRatings. He has 23 years of expertise in assurance, corporate governance, risk management, and sustainability development. Mr. Thinh is the current Chairman of the ACCA Member Advisory Committee, a member of the VIOD Academic Advisory Council, and a co-founder of CGS Vietnam. He worked at PwC Vietnam for 16 years, where he was the director in charge of risk management, corporate governance, and sustainability in Hanoi office.

Nguyen Viet Thinh, FCCA, CIA, VACPA, MBA

Member of Credit Rating Committee

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Mr. Dong is currently the Managing Director at the Research and Consulting Department of FiinGroup. Previously, he was a Senior Investment Manager at BIDV-Vietnam Partners Investment Management with assets under management of USD 100 million and an Audit Manager at Deloitte Vietnam.

Le Xuan Dong, CFA

Member of Credit Rating Committee

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Mr. Khang has more than 10 years of experience in investment and corporate finance. Before joining FiinRatings in 2020, Mr. Khang was a Finance Manager at The Open House Joint Stock Company, which owns the Toong Coworking Space brand. Previously, Mr. Khang was a Team Leader at TPBank's Investment Banking Division and Audit Senior at KPMG Vietnam. Mr. Khang graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Auditing from the National Economics University.

Le Hong Khang

Director, Analytical Division

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Mr. Quan had 3 years of experience working at Ernst & Young (EY) New York in the field of structured finance and 1 year at EY Vietnam in the field of financial advisory. Before joining FiinRatings, Mr. Quan was in charge of the Resource Planning department at One Mount Distribution company of One Mount Group. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor's degree in finance, a minor in economics, and a master's degree in finance from Goldey Beacom University (USA).

Nguyen Anh Quan, MSc

Manager, Financial Sector Ratings

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Mr. Hoang is an expert in financial analysis and investment. Before joining FiinRatings in 2020, Mr. Hoang was a Senior Analyst at FPT Securities Joint Stock Company, responsible for monitoring, analyzing and giving investment advice with regard to companies in the Steel and Cement industries and other industrial sectors. Before that, Mr. Hoang worked as an auditor at KPMG Vietnam. Mr. Hoang graduated with a Bachelor's degree from RMIT University Vietnam and became a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Nguyen Nhat Hoang, CFA

Manager, Corporate Sector Ratings Member of Credit Rating Committee

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Ms. Thu Anh has experience in the field of accounting and auditing, and worked as a Senior Auditor at KPMG Vietnam, in charge of some large customers such as Masan High Tech Materials JSC, Vietnam National Petroleum Group and Bitexco Energy JSC. Ms. Thu Anh graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Finance from National Economics University and has completed Level II of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program.

Pham Thu Anh

Senior Credit Analyst, Corporate Sector

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Before joining FiinRatings, Mr. Cuong was a Senior Analyst at FPT Securities Joint Stock Company, responsible for monitoring, analyzing and making investment advices with regard to companies in the pharmaceutical industry. Mr. Cuong graduated with a Bachelor's degree in International Business from Elizabethtown University (USA) and a Master's degree in Investment from the University of Birmingham (UK).

Nguyen Vu Cuong, MSc

Senior Credit Analyst, Corporate Sector

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Before joining FiinRatings, Ms. My was a Finance and Accounting Specialist at Public Bank Vietnam. Ms. My graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Banking and Finance from Baruch University (USA) and a Master's degree in Financial Risk and Investment from the University of Westminster (UK).

Pham Tra My, MSc

Senior Credit Analyst, Corporate Sector

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Ms. Thuc Anh held the position of Market & Counterparty Risk Analyst at VPBank and Tax Consultant at EY Vietnam before joining FiinRatings. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Banking and Finance from the National Economics University and a Master's degree in Finance and Accounting from The University of the West of England (UK).

Nguyen Pham Thuc Anh, MSc

Senior Credit Analyst, Corporate Sector

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Before joining FiinRatings, Ms. Tam had experience as a Business Credit Analyst in the Business Information Department at FiinGroup and as a Credit Appraisal Officer at Vietnam Maritime Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MSB). Ms. Tam graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance from Hanoi University and a Master’s degree in International Finance and Accounting from Deakin University (Australia).

Tran Thi Bang Tam, MSc

Senior Credit Analyst, Financial Institution Rating

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Ms. Linh has experiences in the position of Senior Credit Policy & Portfolio Analyst for Retail Banking Techcombank Vietnam (TCB) and Credit Risk Model Validation Officer at Groupe BPCE, the second largest financial institution in France. Ms. Linh graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance in the, Master's degree in Insurance and Risk Management from the University of Paris-Dauphine, France, and has completed the CFA program.

Tran Thi Anh Linh, MSc

Senior Credit Analyst, Financial Institution Rating

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Mr. Hiep has experience in building and operating automated systems for data processing and corporate credit scoring as a Business Credit Analyst at FiinGroup's Business Information Department. Mr. Hiep graduated with a Bachelor's degree from the International Program between Vietnam National University and Keuka University, and has completed the CFA program.

Nguyen Huu Hao Hiep, CFA

Senior Credit Analyst, Financial Institution Rating

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Before joining FiinRatings, Ms. Lan worked as Senior Auditor at KPMG Vietnam and Credit Analyst at Mizuho Bank Vietnam. She graduated from City University of Seattle (USA) with a major in Financial Management.

Nguyen Tuyet Lan

Senior Credit Analyst, Financial Institution Rating

Researchers

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Before joining FiinRatings, Mr. Tung Anh was an economic and market researcher at the State Securities Commission and the Australian Embassy in Vietnam with many contributions to policies on economy, stock market, and commerce. Mr. Tung Anh graduated with a Bachelor's degree from the National Economics University and a Master's degree in Financial Management from the University of Melbourne (Australia).

Nguyen Tung Anh, MSc

Manager, Economic & Credit Research Head of Sustainable Finance Service

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Ms. Nhung graduated with excellence from the Advanced Finance Program at National Economics University. Before joining FiinRatings, she worked as a macroeconomics and stock market researcher at AFA Capital.

Đào Yến Nhung

Senior Credit Risk Researcher

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Ms. Thao graduated with distinction from the Faculty of Finance and Banking at National Economics University. Before joining FiinRatings, she worked at Savills Vietnam with extensive experience in data analysis and real estate market.

Nguyen Huong Thao

Credit Risk Researcher