Vanguard CxO Initiative

Private Conversations for Vietnam’s Decision-Makers

Monthly, closed-door sessions for 20–40 C-suite leaders in Saigon and Hanoi.
No stage. No recording cameras. Just operating-level dialogue that turns insight into action.

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What It Is

The Vanguard CxO Initiative (or VCI) is a monthly, invite-only series for Vietnam’s top operators — founders, CEOs, and senior executives responsible for growth, capital, and control.

Each edition convenes 20–40 leaders over breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

A focused 20-minute fireside frames the issue; a moderated dialogue turns it into decisions you can use tomorrow.

  • Invitation-Only

  • Chatham House Rule

  • One Topic, One Room, Real Takeaways

Why It Exists

Vietnam’s business landscape is evolving faster than most leadership conversations.

The CxO Initiative creates a space for serious leaders to think aloud, exchange lessons, and test strategies with peers facing the same pressures — without the performance of a public stage.

  • Growth under uncertainty

  • Capital, FX, and supply constraints

  • Governance beyond founders

  • Cross-border competition

The Format

Act I —
Shared Meal (30–40 min).

Warm, informal networking and connection among participants.

Act II —
Fireside & Dialogue (60 min).

A 20-minute conversation with an operator or strategist, followed by moderated peer discussion.

Act III —
Commit & Connect (10 min).

Each leader shares one takeaway; Vanguard facilitates follow-ups after the session.

Themes We Tackle

  • Vendor consolidation, FX shifts, and logistics bottlenecks.

  • How to build oversight without killing agility.

  • When to professionalize and when to hold the reins.

  • Financing growth when money isn’t free.

  • From founder-led to institution-ready.

  • Real operator use cases that move P&L.

UP NEXT:
Supply Chains Under Stress

Vendor consolidation, FX shifts, and logistics bottlenecks.

Global supply routes are tightening again. This session explores how Vietnam’s operators are protecting margins, re-negotiating terms, and rebuilding flexibility without sacrificing growth.

  • Date: October 17, 2025

  • Time: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM

  • Venue: Ho Chi Minh City (exact location will be shared once tickets issued)

  • Speakers: Operator + Strategist (to be announced)

Your Hosts

An Vo, JANUS

Chrystie Dao, RCCA

Cuong Dang, Vanguard

Who Attends

CEOs, Founders, and Chairs of mid-sized and large Vietnamese companies

Country Heads and Regional Leaders of multinationals (MNCs)

Investors and Family Offices with operating interests

Vanguard Corporate Members and Partners

Quarterly Presenting Partners align with the CxO Initiative across three sessions in Saigon and Hanoi. Discreet branding, one reserved executive seat, curated introductions, and recognition at the annual Vanguard Summit.

Sponsorship Opportunities

FAQs

  • No. All sessions run under Chatham House Rule.

  • No, seats are non-transferable.

  • By exception only, if operating in a leadership capacity.

  • A few guest seats are available for qualified CxOs.