
CEO Le Hong Thuy Tien: Women play an essential role in creating balance, stability and development
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Trinity Forum 2024 partnership agreement signing ceremony. |
"Steel Rose" in the business world
That image is always associated with CEO Thuy Tien. Although over 50, she still stands out with her charming, attractive beauty, sophisticated fashion sense, and star charisma. With her talent and acumen, after taking on the IPPG CEO, she has made many contributions to develop IPPG from a company that distributed only three fashion brands (Burberry, Bally and Ferragamo) in 2010 to become one of the largest retail enterprises in Vietnam after 39 years, with 25 member companies investing in many fields such as non-aviation services, high-end shopping malls, international terminals at airports, distributing more than 138 global brands and more than 1,200 retail stores nationwide.
Ms. Thuy Tien pioneered Vietnam's luxury fashion business, "Luxury World". Under her management, the Group has linked import and export business with the US, Australia and many other countries to become the exclusive distributor in Vietnam for more than 138 world-class brands, with many billion USD in revenue annually. Not only that, CEO Thuy Tien also creates many opportunities for employees' development, creativity, and dedication, and her creative ideas have positively impacted the Vietnamese branded fashion consumer industry. IPPG's typical projects, such as Rex Arcade Shopping Center and Trang Tien Plaza, Cam Ranh International Airport, SaSCo Aviation Services, and the F&B chain system... have marked the Group's position in the retail and import-export business.
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CEO Le Hong Thuy Tien: Women play an essential role in creating balance, stability and development |
The Group has created thousands of jobs for workers, promoted import-export sales, revenue and corporate tax for the country, and, at the same time, enhanced Vietnam's position on the world retail and fashion map. In addition to its contributions to the country's economic development, under her leadership, IPPG has contributed to international exchange and integration in all aspects of the economy, culture, social life, and education... contributing to integrating Vietnam into the global economy, specially developed powers in many factors such as fashion, food service, utility services, aviation, artificial intelligence education... At the same time, it has conveyed the message of an increasingly progressive, modern, and civilized Vietnam to friends worldwide. IPPG has spread the mission of "Bringing the global quintessence to Vietnam and vice versa". It can be affirmed that IPPG is one of the critical bridges between Vietnam and the world, and CEO Thuy Tien is one of the pillars of building, maintaining, and developing that bridge.
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Le Hong Thuy Tien, a beautiful and powerful businesswoman, is praised by the business community and the public for her leadership and business talent, contributing to bringing the global quintessence to Vietnam and propelling the Inter-Pacific Group (IPPG) to grow steadily during Vietnam's era of development. |
Outstanding social activist for Vietnamese women's equality
In addition to her business talent, CEO Thuy Tien is also known as an active and enthusiastic social activist. Fulfilling her responsibility to the community, she and IPPG actively participate in social security programs, spending tens of billions of VND to sponsor projects such as building charity houses and schools for children and teachers in poor rural areas, islands, etc. Over the years, the Group has supported over 20 million USD in charity funds, educational programs, scholarships in Vietnam, etc.
As a strong supporter of gender equality and professional advancement for Vietnamese women, she constantly enhances women's capacity in the workplace. At IPPG, diversity and gender equality are an indispensable part of the sustainable development strategy through budget planning and participating in action programs to promote women's leadership empowerment. Women account for 60% of IPPG's more than 20,000 employees, and about 70% of its leaders are female. Therefore, she received the "Leadership in Commitment and Action to Promote Gender Equality" award from UN Women - a United Nations organization on gender equality and women's empowerment.
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As a strong supporter of gender equality and professional advancement for Vietnamese women, she constantly enhances women's capacity in the workplace. |
With the knowledge and experience of the CEO of a large corporation, Ms. Thuy Tien is often invited to be a speaker at prestigious forums at home and abroad. Speaking at the Vietnam Women Entrepreneurs Forum 2024, organized by the Vietnam Women Entrepreneurs Council under the Vietnam Federation of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the Asia Foundation, CEO Thuy Tien affirmed that in the new era whole of changes, women are an essential factor in creating balance, stability and promoting sustainable development of businesses and the community. To fully develop their potential, women must create policies to promote gender equality and diversity in each industry. This policy is a social responsibility and an effective business strategy. She says, "A working environment that values every employee and offers equal opportunities, regardless of gender, age, or nationality, attracts and retains talent. This creates a workforce ready to adapt to the dual transformation era. Let's build a future where everyone has the opportunity to develop, contribute and lead. That is the path to achieving business success and creating sustainable societal value." With her contributions and lasting impact, CEO Le Hong Thuy Tien will continue to lead IPPG to new heights. She is worthy of being the representative face of the latest generation of Vietnamese women, contributing to Vietnam's strong integration with the world.
CEO Le Hong Thuy Tien has received many prestigious awards, including being voted as one of the most successful businesswomen in Vietnam and Asia, being listed in the Top 50 Most Influential Women in Vietnam 2018-2019, receiving the 2019 ASEAN Businesswoman Award, receiving the Golden Rose Cup from VCCI three times, and countless Certificates of Merit from the Prime Minister, the Vietnam Women's Union, ministries, and departments. She was also awarded the Third Class Labor Medal by the President and received the title 'Global Trade Ambassador' from Los Angeles, USA. For three consecutive years, she has been recognized by the international publication BOF as one of the 500 influential people and shapers of the world fashion industry. In 2021, she received the Order of Merit - Knighthood from the President of the Republic of Italy. These awards are among her most prestigious international honours. |