Mr. VO Sy Nhan is taking leader roles as a local professional developer as well as real estate fund manager.
Prior to joining the private sector, Nhan had worked for the Department of Planning and Investment of Ho Chi Minh City as a public servant.
After 8 long years of contributing to the city, Nhan returned to Private sector. Throughout the years, he successfully structured and executed deals for international quality real - estate properties such as The Estella, Le Meridien Saigon Complex, OneHub Sai Gon, 1 hub Data Center (an integrated business park) and Thu Thiem Empire City. The most highlight of his career was the acquisition of a Vietnam Real Estate Portfolio from Indochina Land, which includes Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & Spa, Indochina Plaza Hanoi. Lastly, Nhan was co-founder and Chairman of Naked Hub Vietnam JV that later acquired by WeWork strategically.
Utilizing his extensive knowledge and networks, Nhan has been cooperated and partners up with major foreign parties such as Keppel Land, Hyatt Group, GAW Capital Partners and Swire Properties. Nhan actively involves and manages the above projects at the executive management level and at the Board level. Currently, Nhan is sitting as the Chairman of VNG Company – The first Unicorn Technology Company in Vietnam.
Nhan graduated from Deakin University (Australia) with a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Economics and Marketing. He also earned an M.B.A. from Maastricht School of Management (The Netherland) in the field of Strategic Management in 2004. He is also an active member of YPO (Young President Organization) and an alumni of HBS. Besides, he is also the Chair of Urban Land Institute - ULI Vietnam.
Speaking at
Tue 30 May
12:45 PM — 2:15 PM (GMT+08:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia, Junior Ballroom, level 3
Investment Forum
Opportunities in Emerging Markets in Southeast Asia
The Investment Forum will examine topical issues in Southeast Asian emerging markets. One panel will look at how evolving economic or political forces are driving the regeneration of inner city parts of Jakarta, Manila, and Ho Chi Minh City. Another will explore how the migration of China-based manufacturing capacity into regional emerging markets is creating investment opportunities, particularly in the development of new industrial and logistics facilities.
Programme
12:45pm Welcome remarks
Tan Yi-xun, Vice President, Asset Management, CapitaLand Investment
12:50pm Panel Discussion: Urban Regeneration
Moderator: Frederico Ramos, Principal, Aedas
Panelists:
Dzung Do Nguyen, Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer, enCity
Tiyok Prasetyoadi, Founding Partner and Managing Director, PDW Architects
Sylvester Wong, Asia Head of ESG Services and Philippines Country Executive, AECOM
1:25pm Panel Discussion: Inbound Foreign Investment
Moderator: Adam Fowler, Expert Advisor, Boston Consulting Group
Panelists:
Brian Chinappi, Partner, Head of Real Estate, Actis
Patricia Goh, Managing Director - Southeast Asia, CapitaLand Investment
Eric Manuel, Director, ARCH Capital Management Co Ltd
Vo Sy Nhan, Co-founder & Principal Partner, Gaw NP Capital & Chief Executive Officer, Empire City
2:10pm Wrap up and closing remarks
Tan Yi-xun, Assistant Vice President, Investment & Portfolio Management, CapitaLand
2:15pm Forum concludes

