Key facts
- Pham Nhat Quan Anh, son of VinFast founder Pham Nhat Vuong, is the new chairman of the electric vehicle maker.
- Quan Anh, 33, assumes responsibility for VinFast's global operations.
- The leadership change took effect May 23.
- Le Thi Thu Thuy continues as vice chairwoman of Vingroup.
- Quan Anh joined VinFast in 2019 and has held leadership roles in vehicle development, manufacturing, sales, and after-sales operations.
Pham Nhat Quan Anh, the 33-year-old son of Vingroup founder Pham Nhat Vuong, has been appointed chairman of the Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast, effective May 23. He will assume overall responsibility for the company's global operations as part of a generational transition at one of Vietnam's largest conglomerates. Quan Anh joined VinFast in 2019 and has held various leadership roles within the company, including in vehicle development, manufacturing, sales, and after-sales operations. He previously worked at Vingroup's hospitality division, Vinpearl. Le Thi Thu Thuy, who previously served as vice chairwoman of Vingroup, will continue in that role. VinFast is investing heavily in international expansion but faces significant financial losses and intensifying competition, particularly from Chinese EV manufacturers.