Alan Koo Liang Kwee, CEO - Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage Corporation (SABECO)
In today’s competitive world, the CFO is a position with significant responsibilities and opportunities to contribute to the company's growth and success in a dynamic industry. CFO of Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage Corporation (SABECO), Alan Koo Liang Kwee is a Singaporean professional with over 26 years of experience in operational and regional finance across Asia Pacific, primarily in the FMCG sector. Alan's professional background exemplifies a successful and diverse career in finance, marked by international exposure and a commitment to adding value to organizations through strategic initiatives and a global perspective. CEO Insights Asia magazine engaged in a one on one interaction with Alan Koo, let’s read to know more.
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Top 10 CFOs From Vietnam - 2023
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The Business Culture in Vietnam: Vietnam's economy outshines other evolving nations due to its size and credibility. In the year 2022, according to standard chartered forecasters, Vietnam provides a stable working environment and ultimate success with a productive GDP Growth of 6.5percent with a thriving mindset of attaining 7.2percent in 2023. Personal relationships play a large role in Vietnamese business culture. Third-party introductions are almost a necessity, as Vietnamese people prefer to work with those they know and trust. Bilateral trade with the US was $26. Manufacturing is Vietnam's strongest industry, encompassing its growing Smartphone and electronics production industries and textiles and garments.
Roles & Responsibilities of Chief Financial Officer: A CFO's daily tasks involve developing and managing a budget and ensuring compliance with financial regulations, negotiating loans and lines of credit, creating financial statements, overseeing investment activity, and more. The Chief Financial Officer of a company has primary responsibility for the planning, implementation, managing and running of all the finance activities of a company, including business planning, budgeting, forecasting and negotiations. The term chief financial officer refers to a senior executive responsible for managing the financial actions of a company.
Significance of CFOs from Vietnam: The chief financial officer (CFO) is the highest-ranking finance professional in an organization and is responsible for the financial health of the business in the Philippines. The CFO’s in the Vietnam responsibilities include, but are not limited to: regulatory compliance, budgeting, cash-flow management, financial planning and analysis , scenario modeling, advising the CEO on potential mergers and acquisitions targets, planning for initial public offerings, capital budgeting, obtaining debt and equity financing, and handling investor relations. In additional to being a financial custodian, CFOs often advise the CEO and the Board of Directors on the overall strategic direction of the business.
CEO Insights in this issue presents a list of ‘Top 10 CFOs from Vietnam – 2023’ who have leveraged their extensive industry expertise and experience in offering effective skills to the market. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board. We recognize their valuable contribution to the ever expanding and competitive market and their ability to sustain themselves and emerge as top contestants through their reliable knowledge.
Our subscribers play a decisive role in finalization of our annual list of "Top 10 CFOs From Vietnam - 2023" by nominating those which have served them with excellence and are praiseworthy. If you feel there is a company that deserves to be on our annual list, do write to us about them mentioning their value proposition.
| Company Logo | Company Management | Company Name | Company Description |
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Alan Koo Liang Kwee, CFO | Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage Corporation (SABECO) | A professional with over 28 years of experience in operational and regional finance across the asia pacific, primarily in the FMCG sector, and more |
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An Dao , CFO | DLCorp | An energetic, highly motivated professional always looking for the most efficient and best solution to every issue, with expertise in economics & powerpoint, financial modeling and more |
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Dinh Minh Hoang , CFO | Tech Data | A highly accomplished leader with extensive experience in various esteemed organizations, refining his financial acumen and gaining valuable insights into diverse industries, and more |
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Erwin Debaere , Group CFO | Hoan My Medical Corporation | An innovative leader holding a critical role in the financial management and strategic decision-making processes of the organization, with his expertise and experience in finance,ensuring the financial stability and growth of the firm |
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Hai Nguyen Minh , CFO | Nova Consumer | A visionary leader holding robust background and experience ofvisionary leader holding robust background and experience of finance controlling, finance partnering and capital market/investor relations in FMCG, f&b retail, agriculture industry, and more |
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Ho Lam, CFO | Ho Chi Minh City Securities Corporation | A strategic leader with 27 years of experience, with expertise in banking & financial modeling, investments and more |
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Lan Nguyen Phuong, CFO | Golden Gate Restaurant Group | A dynamic leader with 19 years of experience, skilled in corporate governance & project management, financial planning, and more |
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Nancy MAI , CFO | Halcom Vietnam | A professional leader with more than two decades of experience, skilled in mergers & acquisitions, manufacturing & initial public offerings, and more |
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Nhien Le , CFO | Loc Troi | A passionate leader with extensive expertise in finance, harnessing his formidable technical abilities, analytical prowess, and managerial competence to consistently drive impactful transformations and deliver profitable outcomes |
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Van Nguyen , CFO | REVER Career | An innovative leader with 16 years of experience, skilled in finance ,analytical skills, legal compliance, asset management, investor relations, financial analysis & operations management, and more |
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