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PHAM VIET ANH
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOD


Petrovietnam Transportation Corporation
www.pvtrans.com


Information about the Entrepreneur
Mr. Pham Viet Anh has emerged as a prominent figure in Vietnam's maritime shipping industry, boasting an impressive career that spans over three decades. His journey to success has been marked by remarkable achievements, steadfast leadership, and the ability to turn challenges into opportunities.

At the age of 28, Mr. Pham's potential was recognized when he was appointed as the Deputy CEO of Petroleum Production Services Enterprise. This early milestone marked the beginning of his illustrious career. Over the years, he demonstrated his management acumen and leadership skills while holding various key positions across members of the National Oil and Gas Group (PVN).

A significant turning point in his career came during the 2009 to 2011 shipping crisis when he assumed leadership of the ailing PetroVietnam Transportation Corporation (PVTrans). The company was on the brink of bankruptcy, posing a colossal challenge to Mr. Pham. Instead of shying away, he saw it as an opportunity to implement innovative corporate governance models and management techniques. Through his visionary strategies and unwavering determination, he successfully steered PVTrans away from the edge of collapse and transformed it into Vietnam's leading sea shipping company.

Mr. Pham's leadership extends beyond business success. He has demonstrated a commitment to social responsibility, ensuring stable employment for his workforce, providing shareholders with robust returns, and mitigating the environmental impact of business operations. Through his achievements and dedication, Mr. Pham exemplifies the transformative power of visionary leadership.

Other Interesting Facts about the Entrepreneur
Mr. Pham has carved out a distinct path to success through what can best be described as 'unthinkable thinking and undoable actions'. Notably, his audacious decision to convert the allegedly doomed Aframax into the FSO PVN Dai Hung Queen stands testament to his innovative spirit. Faced with skepticism and doubts, he staked his CEO position at PVTrans on the project's success, fueled by his foundational knowledge in mechanical engineering and enhanced by managerial experience.

This daring gamble paid off handsomely, transforming the project into a resounding triumph that brought significant profit to the company and underscored its capabilities in handling complex oil and gas projects. This feat encapsulates Mr. Pham's belief that fearless decision-making, combined with knowledge and experience, serves as the perfect formula for success.
Company Achievements & Role as Entrepreneur
Mr. Pham, an exemplar of visionary leadership, has propelled PVTrans from adversity to distinction as Vietnam's leading shipping company. Under his stewardship, PVTrans now boasts a fleet of 46 vessels with a total capacity exceeding 1.2 million deadweight tonnage (DWT). Impressively, the company has sustained a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15% since 2012, fortifying its financial footing with improved liquidity, solvency, and profitability. His strategic initiatives have further bolstered PVTrans's industry reputation, earning it prestigious accolades from renowned institutions, including the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA). These consistent positive business results and promising growth have caught the eye of numerous investors, enhancing PVTrans's stock market liquidity.

As CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr. Pham pioneered an innovative restructuring program that transformed the company's governance. The move to a Holding Company Model enabled strategic decentralization, empowering subsidiaries with greater operational flexibility under close supervision, resulting in improved business results.

Under his leadership, PVTrans expanded its service portfolio beyond its foundational focus on crude oil transportation. Mr. Pham leveraged his well-established network to onboard potential partners and explore new avenues, such as operation and maintenance services for the FSO Dai Hung Queen, and coal transshipment for domestic thermal power plants.

Adapting to fluctuating market dynamics, Mr. Pham's proactive management style guided a pivot in the company's investment strategy. By encouraging subsidiaries to operate multiple specific vessels based on their capabilities, PVTrans's fleet and profitability expanded substantially. Through these efforts, Mr. Pham has successfully crafted a maritime titan out of PVTrans, testifying to his unique acumen and vision.

Vision, Mission, & Future Plans
In the ever-evolving global landscape, Mr. Pham envisions PVTrans as a beacon of sustainable development, characterized by agility, flexibility, and responsiveness. He aims for PVTrans to uphold its status as Vietnam’s largest multi-owned maritime transporter and offshore petroleum technical service provider while ensuring sustainable growth, human resource quality, and competitiveness. Mr. Pham aspires to propel the PVTrans brand to recognition in regional and global markets.

At the heart of PVTrans's mission is the optimization of resources for sustainability, a commitment to actively contributing to the development of Vietnam’s oil and gas industry and the maritime transportation sector. In Mr. Pham's view, prioritizing the interests of shareholders and customers, while ensuring social responsibility towards employees and the wider society, is the path to success.

To realize his vision and mission to fruition, Mr. Pham plans to maintain a strong focus on core businesses, consolidate the domestic market position, and aggressively expand into international markets. He is advocating for an ongoing fleet rejuvenation plan, investing in younger, fuel-efficient vessels to penetrate higher-end markets. Additionally, PVTrans will be improving human resource quality through competitive remuneration, benefits packages, and continuous training programs are central to cultivating a leadership pipeline for future growth.

Mr. Pham would like to leave a parting piece of advice: In an unpredictable world, the ability to adapt and respond to change with agility and innovation is key to achieving sustainable success.

MASTER ENTREPRENEUR CATEGORY

PHAM VIET ANH
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOD

Information about the Entrepreneur
Mr. Pham Viet Anh has emerged as a prominent figure in Vietnam's maritime shipping industry, boasting an impressive career that spans over three decades. His journey to success has been marked by remarkable achievements, steadfast leadership, and the ability to turn challenges into opportunities.

At the age of 28, Mr. Pham's potential was recognized when he was appointed as the Deputy CEO of Petroleum Production Services Enterprise. This early milestone marked the beginning of his illustrious career. Over the years, he demonstrated his management acumen and leadership skills while holding various key positions across members of the National Oil and Gas Group (PVN).

A significant turning point in his career came during the 2009 to 2011 shipping crisis when he assumed leadership of the ailing PetroVietnam Transportation Corporation (PVTrans). The company was on the brink of bankruptcy, posing a colossal challenge to Mr. Pham. Instead of shying away, he saw it as an opportunity to implement innovative corporate governance models and management techniques. Through his visionary strategies and unwavering determination, he successfully steered PVTrans away from the edge of collapse and transformed it into Vietnam's leading sea shipping company.

Mr. Pham's leadership extends beyond business success. He has demonstrated a commitment to social responsibility, ensuring stable employment for his workforce, providing shareholders with robust returns, and mitigating the environmental impact of business operations. Through his achievements and dedication, Mr. Pham exemplifies the transformative power of visionary leadership.

Other Interesting Facts about the Entrepreneur
Mr. Pham has carved out a distinct path to success through what can best be described as 'unthinkable thinking and undoable actions'. Notably, his audacious decision to convert the allegedly doomed Aframax into the FSO PVN Dai Hung Queen stands testament to his innovative spirit. Faced with skepticism and doubts, he staked his CEO position at PVTrans on the project's success, fueled by his foundational knowledge in mechanical engineering and enhanced by managerial experience.

This daring gamble paid off handsomely, transforming the project into a resounding triumph that brought significant profit to the company and underscored its capabilities in handling complex oil and gas projects. This feat encapsulates Mr. Pham's belief that fearless decision-making, combined with knowledge and experience, serves as the perfect formula for success.

Petrovietnam Transportation Corporation
www.pvtrans.com


Company Achievements & Role as Entrepreneur
Mr. Pham, an exemplar of visionary leadership, has propelled PVTrans from adversity to distinction as Vietnam's leading shipping company. Under his stewardship, PVTrans now boasts a fleet of 46 vessels with a total capacity exceeding 1.2 million deadweight tonnage (DWT). Impressively, the company has sustained a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15% since 2012, fortifying its financial footing with improved liquidity, solvency, and profitability. His strategic initiatives have further bolstered PVTrans's industry reputation, earning it prestigious accolades from renowned institutions, including the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA). These consistent positive business results and promising growth have caught the eye of numerous investors, enhancing PVTrans's stock market liquidity.

As CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr. Pham pioneered an innovative restructuring program that transformed the company's governance. The move to a Holding Company Model enabled strategic decentralization, empowering subsidiaries with greater operational flexibility under close supervision, resulting in improved business results.

Under his leadership, PVTrans expanded its service portfolio beyond its foundational focus on crude oil transportation. Mr. Pham leveraged his well-established network to onboard potential partners and explore new avenues, such as operation and maintenance services for the FSO Dai Hung Queen, and coal transshipment for domestic thermal power plants.

Adapting to fluctuating market dynamics, Mr. Pham's proactive management style guided a pivot in the company's investment strategy. By encouraging subsidiaries to operate multiple specific vessels based on their capabilities, PVTrans's fleet and profitability expanded substantially. Through these efforts, Mr. Pham has successfully crafted a maritime titan out of PVTrans, testifying to his unique acumen and vision.

Vision, Mission, & Future Plans
In the ever-evolving global landscape, Mr. Pham envisions PVTrans as a beacon of sustainable development, characterized by agility, flexibility, and responsiveness. He aims for PVTrans to uphold its status as Vietnam’s largest multi-owned maritime transporter and offshore petroleum technical service provider while ensuring sustainable growth, human resource quality, and competitiveness. Mr. Pham aspires to propel the PVTrans brand to recognition in regional and global markets.

At the heart of PVTrans's mission is the optimization of resources for sustainability, a commitment to actively contributing to the development of Vietnam’s oil and gas industry and the maritime transportation sector. In Mr. Pham's view, prioritizing the interests of shareholders and customers, while ensuring social responsibility towards employees and the wider society, is the path to success.

To realize his vision and mission to fruition, Mr. Pham plans to maintain a strong focus on core businesses, consolidate the domestic market position, and aggressively expand into international markets. He is advocating for an ongoing fleet rejuvenation plan, investing in younger, fuel-efficient vessels to penetrate higher-end markets. Additionally, PVTrans will be improving human resource quality through competitive remuneration, benefits packages, and continuous training programs are central to cultivating a leadership pipeline for future growth.

Mr. Pham would like to leave a parting piece of advice: In an unpredictable world, the ability to adapt and respond to change with agility and innovation is key to achieving sustainable success.