THE MAKEOVER 2026 RE.verse

Lewis Garrad is an Occupational Psychologist and the Asia leader of Marsh’s Workforce & Rewards consulting practice, overseeing more than 700 consultants across key markets including China, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia and Singapore. Known for his evidence-based and often provocative perspectives on talent, pay, AI and the future of work, Lewis is also a Harvard Business Review contributor, a Top 101 Global Employee Engagement Influencer, and a Chartered Occupational Psychologist with the British Psychological Society.

With more than 25 years of experience in the Executive Search and Recruitment fields, Ms. Quynh Phuong is deeply experienced as an HR Advisor, specializes in the Consumer Goods, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, Trading, Sourcing, Oil & Gas, Mining, Maritime, Logistics, Hi-Tech, Construction, Property, Banking & Financial Services industries.​ 

Ms. Quynh Phuong graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Education University, Hue, Vietnam. Throughout her exciting career in the HR field, Ms. Quynh Phuong continues to extend her professional knowledge in HR management and leadership development through international-certified programs. 

Ms. Quynh Phuong has conducted many training programs such as Effective Leaders, Competency Based Interview, Leadership, Coaching Skills, Questioning Skill, Assessment Center, Inside Customer Service, and Fundamental Compensation & Benefits, etc. Moreover, she is a keynote speaker in the Education Open House Seminar hosted by the US Consulate and Australian Trade Commission and an advisor for the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Scholarship Program for 5 years. 

Ms. Pham Minh Huong is one of the architects of Vietnam’s modern capital market. From a lecturer’s beginnings, she led treasury and financial-markets business at Citibank, served as CEO of Saigon Securities (SSI), co-founded IPA Group in 1998, and in 2006 founded VNDIRECT — the first securities firm to bring online trading to Vietnam.

Her defining trait is resilience under pressure. She led VNDIRECT and IPA through the 2008 global financial crisis — through losses, bad debt and rumor — and rebuilt VNDIRECT into one of the market’s largest and best-capitalized securities firms, growing its charter capital from VND 50 billion to over VND 12,000 billion. As Chairwoman of PTI Insurance since 2022, she brought the insurer from loss back to sustainable profit and into the leading tier of the non-life market.

Today she is steering IPA Group’s shift from an investment company into the Wellbeing Ecosystem of Vietnam — on a conviction that lasting value is built not by capital alone, but by people, technology and governance.

With over 35 years of finance and management experience, including more than 27 years deeply embedded in Vietnam’s market, Brook has an extensive track record of steering organizations through complex economic cycles. Before his tenure at VinaCapital, he held prominent leadership positions at Deloitte, KPMG, and Arthur Andersen across Vietnam, Thailand, and New Zealand.

Joining the TalentNet Makeover panel, Brook brings a vital C-suite perspective on organizational resilience. Drawing from decades of executive leadership, he will share candid stories of navigating periods when corporate momentum begins to slip. Brook will unpack how to spot the early warning signs of stagnation and detail the actionable steps required to rebuild team conviction-from leveraging authentic storytelling and securing early wins to fostering greater cross-level involvement.

Crucially, Brook champions the strategic deployment of structural, long-term financial incentives to stabilize and motivate a workforce during a turnaround. He will highlight how innovative corporate benefit structures – such as a financial wellness scheme/practice-serve as powerful tools to align employee retention with long-term company recovery, ensuring top talent remains committed when the organization needs them most.

Brook holds an Executive MBA with distinction from INSEAD, is a member of CA and ACCA, and recently co-authored “Vietnam: Asia’s Rising Star” (2023), outlining the nation’s economic trajectory.

Christina “Tina” Tan is a veteran business leader with over four decades of executive experience in the Philippine FMCG, logistics, wholesale and retail sectors. As President of Suy Sing Commercial Corporation, the country’s leading FMCG wholesaler, she led its transformation from a regional operator into a nationwide enterprise with 14 distribution centers serving over 27,000 independent retailers/ grocers across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

With the firm belief that small and medium entrepreneurs support the country’s economic development, Suy Sing has developed retail and other programs to champion their growth and help them scale. Tina spearheaded Suy Sing’s digital transformation, modernizing operations and investing in technology platforms that improved supply chain efficiency, customer engagement, and data-driven decision-making.

She is also the founder and President of Easy Day Shop, a chain of neighborhood groceries showcasing vertical integration in retail and consumer access, now with 16 stores and two franchises.

Tina holds board and committee positions in:

· Independent Director, MacroAsia Corporation

· Director, Regatta Holdings Inc.

· Director, Thames International School Inc.

· Director, Solar Village Foundation

· Committee Member, Women in C-Suites – Makati Business Club (MBC)

· Member, Management Association of the Philippines (MAP)

She is an active member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO ), in which she has held regional and national leadership.

Kim Lê Huy is Head of Country Management at DKSH Vietnam, and a transformation leader with over two decades of FMCG experience across Southeast Asia. Following more than 14 years at P&G in commercial, channel and regional leadership roles, he joined DKSH in 2020 and has since led its FMCG business to six consecutive years of double-digit growth through COVID-19, economic downturns and geopolitical uncertainty. At the heart of his success is his amazing efforts in upgrading his own capabilities ahead of market shifts, designing a clear picture of future success rather than replicating the past, and building an energized, high-performing organization from the leadership team outward. He is committed to being a trusted value creator and transformation leader. Through strategic interventions across both business and organizational dimensions, he enables sustainable growth, unlock breakthrough performance, and cultivate high-performing leadership teams that accelerate enterprise growth.

Vincent Mourou is the visionary CEO & co-founder of Marou, a highly celebrated artisan Chocolate brand from Vietnam that has become a global benchmark for bean-to-bar excellence. Alongside the late Samuel Maruta, Vincent saw the untapped potential of Vietnam’s cacao, and in 2011 set out to create “the best chocolate possible” from Vietnam, for the world.

Today, Marou exports to over 20 countries and operates 19 beautifully designed chocolate shops across Vietnam, each offering an immersive experience from bean to bar and beyond. Vincent’s commitment to working directly with smallholder farmers ensures fair wages, sustainable practices, and exceptional quality, empowering over 500 cacao farmers across 9 provinces.

Marou pioneered the concept of “terroir” in chocolate, crafting unique flavors that reflect the distinct regions of Vietnam, while their vibrant, culturally inspired packaging has become iconic. Over the years, the brand has earned a devoted following among chefs and chocolate connoisseurs worldwide. A passionate advocate for ethical sourcing and environmental stewardship, Vincent has not only put Vietnamese cacao on the global map but also inspired a wave of “made at origin” brands across the tropics. His vision for Marou is not just about crafting exceptional chocolate but also about fostering positive change—a testament to his belief in the power of creativity, collaboration, craft, and excellence.

Mike Hebert brings over 15 years of senior commercial leadership experience across banking, education, and professional services in Canada and Vietnam. His career has been built on scaling revenue in competitive markets, building high-performing commercial teams, and converting strategic partnerships into measurable business growth.

Before joining Talentnet, Mike served as Country Commercial Director at Cognita Schools, one of the world’s largest international school networks, leading commercial strategy across multiple campuses in Vietnam. He also co-founded a leading Talent Development firm in Vietnam in 2015.

Prior to his decade in Vietnam, he held senior roles in commercial banking at HSBC and BMO Financial Group in Canada.

Mike completed his Executive MBA at UQAM (Université du Québec à Montréal), conducted in Vietnam in partnership with University of Economics HCMC, graduating with a 4.0 GPA. He has served as President and Executive Board Member of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (CanCham) for 7 years and as a Co-Chair of the Children Cancer Run in Vietnam.

At Talentnet, Mike leads the firm’s commercial growth agenda, building the client acquisition engine, deepening wallet share across Talentnet’s service pillars, and developing the partnerships, systems, and commercial infrastructure that will carry Vietnam’s leading HR consulting firm into its next chapter of growth.

• General Director, Saigon Beer Trading Co., Ltd. (SATRACO) – A Member of SABECO

• Former Management Executive at P&O Nedlloyd, Toll Logistics, IKEA & Vinafco

• Over 25 Years of Leadership Experience in Logistics & Supply Chain Management

“Successful transformation does not begin with technology; it starts with people, mindset, and the readiness to embrace change.”

Mr. Nguyen Hoang Giang currently serves as the General Director of Saigon Beer Trading Company Limited (SATRACO), a key subsidiary of SABECO. With more than 25 years of extensive professional expertise, he has built an exceptional track record across logistics, supply chain operations, and corporate management.

Prior to his tenure at SABECO, Mr. Giang held key management positions at various leading international logistics, shipping, and trading corporations, including P&O Nedlloyd Shipping, Toll Logistics, IKEA, and Vinafco.

At present, he is spearheading major supply chain transformation and optimization initiatives aimed at elevating operational competitiveness and fostering sustainable business development.

Ms. Tran Thanh Thuy is the Global Deputy CEO of Green SM, with extensive leadership experience across digital platforms, consumer services, mobility, and large-scale operations.

During nearly seven years at Sea Group, she played a key role in the journey from the M&A and integration of Foody to the successful launch and scale-up of ShopeeFood Vietnam, contributing to its pioneering position in the food delivery market. Her experience across multiple digital products and services built a strong foundation in scaling complex platform businesses.

She later held senior leadership roles across Vinpearl and VinWonders, strengthening her expertise in customer experience, service excellence, and large-scale operations under five-star hospitality standards.

At Green SM, she applies these capabilities to scaling green mobility and logistics. As part of the leadership team, she has contributed to Green SM Bike’s growth into a market leader in Vietnam’s express delivery segment and is now driving its international expansion, most recently leading the launch of Green SM’s ride-hailing operations in Indonesia. Her career reflects a consistent focus on turning new business models into scalable, customer-centric operations that deliver both commercial and environmental value.

Ms. Luong Thi My Hanh has over 25 years of experience in finance and investment, spanning the early development of Vietnam’s stock market. She joined VietFund Management (now Dragon Capital Vietnam) in its formative years, where she held key roles across research, portfolio management, and investment leadership, including Investment Director.

Since 2021, Hanh has served as Head of Domestic Asset Management at Dragon Capital, where she leads the firm’s onshore asset management business. She is responsible for product innovation, fundraising, and expanding distribution channels, playing an active role in advancing Vietnam’s capital markets and broadening access to investment solutions for domestic investors.

Hanh holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, an MBA from the University of Gloucestershire (UK), and is a CFA charterholder.

• Chief People Officer, Masterise Group

• Former Chief People Officer & Chief Human Resources Officer, Home Credit Vietnam, One Mount Group & Techcombank

• Former Regional Head of Talent & Organizational Development, British American Tobacco (BAT) Asia-Pacific

• First Class Honours BBA, Nanyang Technological University & Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medal Recipient

With a wide range of experience in human resources management spanning ~ 20 years in both end-market and regional HR leadership roles, Alexis specializes inTalent Management & Development, Organizational Development and HR Business Partnering. 

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She currently holds the position of Chief People Officer at Masterise Group. Prior to joining Masterise Group, Alexis was Chief People Officer at Home Credit Vietnamsince the beginning of 2022. Before that, she was Chief Human Resources Officer at Techcombank for more 5 years, and then Chief Human Resources Officer at OneMount Group for another 2 years. Before joining Techcombank in 2015, Alexis was Regional Head of Talent and Organizational Development for British AmericanTobacco (BAT) Asia-Pacific. Before that, she was Head of HR, Vietnam Cluster leading People Management practices for BAT Vietnam, Cambodia, the Philippinesand Myanmar. 

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Alexis takes pride in being a part of and able to contribute to the leading organizations in Vietnam and beyond. Together with business leaders and the People team,she has contributed to supporting Home Credit Vietnam, Techcombank, One Mount Group & Masterise Group to stand among Vietnam’s Best Places to Work inbanking, financial services, technology & digital and real estate sectors. 

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With experiences working in both MNCs and local organizations and with industry exposures ranging from FMCG, Banking & Financial Services, High Tech & Digitaland Real Estate, Alexis is excited about the opportunities and challenges to contribute to the successes of organizations she works with, and is known for her passionand willingness to make a difference in what she does. She holds a First Class Honours BBA from Nanyang Technological University and is a recipient of the LeeKuan Yew Gold Medal for Best Student.​

Ms. Ly Ngoc Tran brings over 25 years of leadership experience in workforce management and strategic HR outsourcing consulting, with a proven track record of advising organizations on advanced, best-fit human capital solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes and strengthen competitive advantage in the Vietnam market.

Her expertise spans end-to-end HR outsourcing strategy, human capital management, and business scaling, across both multinational corporations and local enterprises. With deep understanding of Vietnam’s regulatory landscape and operating realities, Ms. Tran is highly regarded for her ability to design and implement solutions that balance compliance, operational efficiency, and long-term workforce sustainability, enabling clients to focus on growth and performance.

At Talentnet, Ms. Tran oversees the strategic direction, growth, and performance of the Outsourcing Hub, with full accountability for service excellence, delivery governance, and operational scalability. Under her leadership, Talentnet’s Outsourcing Services have expanded consistently and established trusted, long-term partnerships with leading enterprises across diverse industries in Vietnam, positioning the company as a preferred HR Outsourcing partner.

Talentnet’s outsourcing solutions has been recognized at the HR Vendors of the Year Awards in Singapore, including:

• Best HRO Partner (2024)
• Best RPO Partner (2024)
• Best Payroll Software (2025)

Beyond her executive responsibilities, Ms. Tran is an active contributor to the HR and business community, frequently invited to speak at industry conferences and professional forums. She is recognized for her thought leadership on workforce strategy, labor compliance, and the evolution of HR Outsourcing in Vietnam.

Ms. Tran holds a degree from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City and began her professional career with Procter & Gamble Vietnam, where she spent seven years building a strong foundation in world-class HR and business practices.