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VinFast Names Founder’s Eldest Son as Its Global Chief Executive
The loss-making automaker is pursuing a more asset-light structure and overseas growth as it transfers about $530 million in assets and $6.9 billion in debt.
On Saturday, Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast named Chairman Pham Nhat Quan Anh, the eldest son of founder Pham Nhat Vuong, as its global chief executive as the loss-making firm plans a major restructuring.
Past leadership at the firm has included former General Motors executive James DeLuca, ex-Opel chief Michael Lohscheller, and Le Thi Thu Thuy, who led the company through its Nasdaq listing.
Financial statements show a nearly 42% revenue rise alongside a wider net loss, while restructuring plans transfer manufacturing assets worth $530 million and assume about $6.9 billion in debt to reduce capital requirements.
Simultaneously, Pham Nhat Minh Hoang, Vuong's second son, was named global chief executive officer of the VinFast-linked taxi firm GSM, with Nguyen Quoc Tuan appointed global chairman.
With a degree from Singapore Management University, Anh will spearhead expansion into India and Southeast Asia, though restructuring complexity has raised concerns for some analysts and shareholders.
(Dan Tri Newspaper) - Mr. Pham Nhat Quan Anh will assume the position of Global CEO of VinFast, replacing Mr. Pham Nhat Vuong. At GSM, Mr. Nguyen Quoc Tuan will take over the position of Global Chairman from Ms. Pham Thu Huong.