Events

Past Event

Finding Heritage: A Life and Career Back in Vietnam

October 9, 2024
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
America/New_York
Pulitzer Hall, 2950 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 World Room

Speaker: Henry Nguyen, Chairman of Phoenix Holdings; Executive Chairman of Timo; Master Franchisee, McDonald’s Vietnam; Executive Chairman of Beacon Asia Media Bloomberg Businessweek Vietnam

Moderator: Lien-Hang T. Nguyen, Director, Weatherhead East Asian Institute; Dorothy Borg Associate Professor of the History of American-East Asian Relations

Are you interested in learning about life and work in a rapidly developing Vietnam? Come join an open conversation with Dr. Henry B. Nguyen as he shares stories from over two decades’ experience in a modernizing Vietnam. From being the first venture capitalist to bringing other parts of his American experience back to his native country, Dr. Nguyen will share unique stories from launching McDonald’s to starting a pro basketball team.

This event is hosted by the Weatherhead East Asian Institute and cosponsored by the Columbia Journalism School. Dinner will be provided.

Register here.

Contact Information

Hiba Rashid