Phi Van Nguyen

Chairwoman at Vietnam Franchising & Licensing Network

Phi Van Nguyen is a prominent figure in the franchising and licensing sector in Vietnam, currently serving as the Chairwoman of the Vietnam Franchising & Licensing Network (VFLN) since October 2023. VFLN is a non-profit organization that aims to promote and develop franchising and licensing in Vietnam, facilitating connections between local and international members within the industry.1

In addition to her role at VFLN, Nguyen has an extensive background in entrepreneurship and investment. She is the Chairwoman of the Vietnam Angel Network, which connects startups with angel investors, and she serves as a board member of the ASEAN Business Angel Alliance. Furthermore, she is the founder of Go Global Holdings, a global franchise accelerator, and has held various leadership positions in organizations focused on innovation and entrepreneurship, including Project 844, which aims to strengthen Vietnam's startup ecosystem.1 2

Nguyen holds an MBA from Australia, specializing in marketing communication, and has over 20 years of experience in brand and retail management. Her work includes promoting gender equality and supporting economic development through innovative financial instruments, particularly for startups and SMEs.1 2

Experience

Chairwoman at Vietnam Franchising & Licensing Network (October 2023 - Present)

Senator (Vietnam) at World Business Angels Investment Forum (September 2022 - Present), Chairwoman at Vietnam Angel Network (November 2018 - Present), Board Member at ASEAN Business Angel Alliance (April 2021 - Present), Founder & Chairwoman at Go Global Holdings (October 2018 - Present), Board Advisor at The NeoHub (May 2020 - Present), Steering Committee at Project 844 - Ministry of Science & Technology (December 2018 - Present), Co-Founder at InnoLab.Asia (November 2018 - Present), Master Franchise Partner - South East Asia at Arkki International Ltd. (May 2018 - Present), Business Development Director at World Franchise Associates (June 2014 - Present), Chairperson at Retail & Franchise Asia (August 2014 - Present)

Education

Advanced Diploma in Hotel Management from William Blue Int'l Hotel Management School (1999 - 2001), Diploma in Hotel Management from American Hotel & Motel Institute (1999 - 2001), MBA in Marketing from CQUniversity (2001 - 2003), PhD in Business Administration from Kennedy Western University (2008 - 2012), Certificate in HD Film-making from New York Film Academy (2013)