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. Huan Ngo
CEO, Specialist in Financial Planning & Wealth Management (Vietnam)

  • CEO of FIDT, a leader in Vietnam’s financial planning sector.
  • Developed Vietnam’s first standardized personal financial planning model.
  • Over 15 years of experience across Australia and Vietnam.
  • Expert in financial planning training, with programs adopted by major banks and universities.
  • Holds a Master’s in Financial Planning from Griffith University (Australia).
  • LinkedIn: Huan Ngo

Mr. Linh Pham
Accomplished Finance & Operations LeaderShareholder

  • Linh Pham has well-rounded experience across finance, technology, strategy, and operations.
  • Former Director of Advisory Services (M&A and digital transformation) at a Top 5 global audit firm in Vietnam.
  • Collaborated with Alibaba on fintech strategy in the UK and EU.
  • Worked at a Top 4 global strategy consulting firm & held roles as Product Manager for multiple tech companies.
  • Holds an MBA from the University of Cambridge.
  • Recipient of the Leadership Award from Cambridge Judge Business School (2022).
  • Chartered Accountant (ACA) and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
  • LinkedIn: David Pham Trung Linh

Mr. Son Tung Nguyen
Expert in Investment Management (Global Markets)

  • Investor at M&G Investments, involved in launching multiple major funds.
  • Key contributor to M&G Sustainable Infrastructure Fund and Global Themes Fund.
  • Holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and Master’s degrees in Business Analytics (Imperial College) and Computer Science (University of Pennsylvania).
  • CFA Charterholder and holds the Investment Management Certificate from CFA UK.
  • LinkedIn: Son Tung Nguyen

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