About Me

Full name: Phạm Thị Hương Giang

Nickname: Jang Kều (JK)

Email: jk@jangkeu.info

Website: jangkeu.info | www.song.org.vn

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EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

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• Eisenhower Fellow, 2021 Global Program, www.efworld.org

• Master of Arts in International Business and Finance (studied in English), Graduate
  School of Pan Pacific & International Studies - Kyung Hee University, Korea, 2001-
  2003

• Bachelor of Arts in Economics (International Business Major), Foreign Trade University
  - FTU, Hanoi, Vietnam, 1996-2001

• Selected Training Modules of The International Economic Agenda, UNCTAD, 2003

• An Assessment of the Economic Impact of the United States-Vietnam Bilateral Trade
  Agreement, USAID, 2003

• Planning and Management, VIE/97/030 Project (UNDP) in cooperation with Asian
  Institute of Technology (AIT - Thailand), Thailand, 2000

• Project Management Course - UNDP Vietnam, 2000

• Gender Issues in Project Formulation and Implementation - UNDP Vietnam, 2000

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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

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• Representative of Vietnam in the Future Leaders Invitation Program (PIPA) by the
  Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs - The Government of France, 2024

• Impactful Community Leadership Award by Kotler Awards, 2024

• The NEXT Social Impact Awards by BusinessWoman Magazine, 2024

• Artistic Collaboration of the Year to Come Out by L'Officiel Beauty Choice
  Awards, 2023

• Sustainable Project by Human Act Prize awarded to the Safe House Project by Nhà
  Chống Lũ (Resilient Housing Program) of Sống Foundation, 2023

• Joint Effort Project of the Year by Ashui Awards to the Happy Village Project, one
  of the projects by Nhà Chống Lũ, 2021

• In the list of Pioneering Women across East Asia Pacific by World Bank, 2020

• Top Ambassador of Inspiration by WeChoice Awards, 2020

• Second Prize, Initiatives for The Community Award number 3 by The Ministry of
  Science & Technology, The Communist Magazine, People Committe of Ha Noi, and
  Vietnam General Confederation of Labour, 2020

• Outstanding Businesswoman Award 2020 for Contributions to Community
  Development, presented by VCCI and the Business Forum, 2020.

• Woman of the Year by Today Women Magazine, 2020

• In the List of 50 Most Influential Women by Forbes in Vietnam, 2019

• Sustainable Project by Ashui Awards to the Safe House Project, one of the projects
  by Nhà Chống Lũ, 2019

• Positive Impact Project for the Community by WeChoice Awards, 2017

• National Volunteer Awards by Vietnam Youth Union & United Nations Volunteer
  Program (UNV), 2016

• Student Scientific Research Award by Ministry of Training & Education, 1998

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KINH NGHIỆM LÀM VIỆC

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• 2024-present: GroupG Link Pte. Ltd. - Chairperson & CEO

• 2019 - present: UCC Europe (innitially known as UCC Switzerland incorporated in Switzerland) that owns Jillian Switzerland - a niche perfume brand) - Chairperson of UCC Europe | Founder & Creative Director of Jillian Switzerland

• 2013 - present: SỐNG Foundation (A not-for-profit community development organization that develop Nhà Chống Lũ | Resilient Housing Program, Hạnh Phúc Xanh | Green Happiness Program, and River Ơi program) - Founder & Chairperson

• 2012 - present: GroupG Asia Pacific Group Holdings (incorporated in Singapore with subsidiary companies in Europe & Asia) - Executive Chairperson

• 2010: AVG Television Station - Director of Business Development & Marketing

• 2008 - present: Foreign Trade University (FTU), Stirling University (New Zealand) - Guest Lecturer

• 2008 - present: WSSD (Winter School of Sustainable Development), VSSD (Viet Nam Summer School of Development) - Lecturer

• 2008 - present: Youth Forums, TEDx Talk, Vietnam Young Entrepreneur
  Association, Forbes, Fulbright University Vietnam, and many workshops by embassies, universities and television channels - Speaker

• 2008 - 2010: Creative PePPer (Joint Venture - An advertising agency) - Chairperson & CEO

• 2007-present: G’Brand Ltd Co. (A strategic and creative brand & agency) - Chairperson & Strategic Brand Consultant

• 2003 - 2005: Western Flavors & Fragrances (WFF - USA) - Executive Director in Vietnam

• 2000 - 2002: VIE/97/030 Project (funded by UNDP-DANIDA) - Project Coordinator

• 1997-present: Nguoi Do Thi, Phu nu Tp HCM, Vietnam Review, Vietnam Economic
  Times, Vietnamnet, VnExpress, Nhip Cau The Gioi...and many other newspapers, magazines - Freelance Journalist

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REFERENCES ON BRANDING AND INNOVATION CONSULTANCY

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• Finance & Banking (SeABank, SeABank Securities, SeABank Asset Management,
  Military Bank, Lien Viet Post Bank, IRS Securities, APEC Securities, Viet Capital
  Securities, Viet Capital Fund Management, Viet Capital Bank, Viet Capital Real Estate,
  Bao Viet Bank, VIB, BIDV, Handico Finance - Hafic, SHF, HNX,...)

• Insurance (Bao Viet Corporation, Bao Viet Life, VNPT Insurance - PTI,...)

  Real Estate, Hospitality and Golf (Ariyana - Sovico Holdings, Hoa Lam Holdings - LIM
  Tower, Oriental Pearl Hotel - BRG, Vincom, Vinpearl, Vinpearl Land, Mian Resort,
  Mian Hotel, Berriver - Thang Long Invest, Ecopark - Vihajico, Thai Binh Group, PV
  Hong Ha,...)

• Industrial Goods (Inax, Cosani, VEPA Paint, Mideco, Smart Door, Thien Phu Group,
  GELEX Group, Vinacomin, Cadisun, Ferroli, Viet Tiep, Kiến Hoa Đất Việt, HEM,
  Vinakip...)

• FMCG & Retail (Carslberg, Heineiken, Tiger, Anchor, Jillian Switzerland - UCC
  Switzerland GmbH, Hanoimilk, Trang An, Bitburger, Elmich, Selective - TGI, Bluebird,
  Origato - Haihakotobuki, Otran, Nutifood, IDP, J-Realver...)

• Telecommunication & Technology (EVN Telecom, Nokia, Vinaphone, Mobifone, Hi
  Mobile, VMG...)

• Education & International Organizations (British Council, ITMF, Foreign Trade
  University, Foreign Language Specialized School - CNN School, HCMC University of
  Law,...)

• Pharmacy & Health Care (Suc khoe Viet, Sohaco Group, Bao Thanh, Nhat Nhat, Nam
  Duoc...)

• Television (AVG, TVAd - VTV, K+...)