Meet the Experts Behind VIFA

Our leadership team consists of experienced professionals from various sectors of finance, investment, and fintech:

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Board Members

VIFA is steered by a distinguished Board of industry leaders, whose collective expertise ensures the highest standards of professionalism, strategic direction, and a forward-looking approach to innovation and growth.

Ms. Christine Le
Founder, Specialist in Financial Planning & Wealth Management (UK)

  • Christine Le, CFA, Chartered Financial Planner, and Fellow of the Personal Finance Society.
  • Founder and Practice Lead of Eastern Horizon Wealth Management, Partner Practice of St. James’s Place Wealth Management (FTSE 100).
  • Over 15 years of experience in financial planning and wealth management.
  • Holds degrees from the University of Warwick, London School of Economics (LSE), and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
  • Former senior roles at Willis Towers Watson, Evelyn Partners, and Moore Global.
  • Recognized speaker at industry events like Finance 4.0 Global Summit and Wealth Transformation Summit.
  • Finalist in the Professional Advisor – 2024 Women in Financial Advice Awards and the Financial Times – 2025 FTAdviser Diversity in Finance Awards.
  • LinkedIn: Christine Le

Mr. Son Tran

Expert in Fintech 

  • Financial Analyst at Barclays, specializing in voice, chat, and AI technologies.
  • Former Junior Management Consultant at AtkinsRéalis, specializing in Aerospace, Defence, Security, and Technology sectors.
  • Holds a First-Class Degree in International Business Management from the University of Sheffield.
  • Active volunteer as President of VietPro, promoting the development of Vietnamese professionals in the UK.
  • LinkedIn: Son Tran

 

Ms. Kelly Hong Bui
Experienced in Financial Consultancy

  • Associate at McKinsey & Company, specializing in financial advisory and research.
  • Former roles at Crisil Coalition Greenwich and EY, focusing on consulting and problem-solving.
  • Holds a BSc in Economics from the London School of Economics (LSE) and certifications in PADI and CIMA Cert BA.
  • Co-founder of The Project Darts, an NGO supporting Vietnamese students in the UK.
  • LinkedIn: Kelly Hong Bui