Female doctor elected as chairwoman of AmCham Vietnam

After 4 years of participating in the leadership of the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AmCham), Dr. Dam Thi Hoang Lan, director of external affairs of MSD Vietnam, has just been elected as the new chairwoman of AmCham Vietnam.

Dr. Dam Thi Hoang Lan - Photo: TL

On January 10, the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AmCham Vietnam) - one of the largest foreign business associations in Vietnam with 3,150 members - announced that Dr. Dam Thi Hoang Lan, director of external affairs at MSD Vietnam, has just been elected as the new chairwoman of AmCham Vietnam.

Ms. Dam Thi Hoang Lan took over the chairwoman position from Mr. Ramachandran AS (RamC), country director of Citibank in Vietnam.

Ms. Lan graduated from Hanoi Medical University, National Economics University, Ho Chi Minh City University of Law and Cambridge University (UK), holds many degrees from bachelor, doctor, master of science, doctorate and has 25 years of experience in the health care industry.

AmCham Vietnam's announcement stated: "She has participated in many important health projects and programs, contributing to policy development to increase patient access to advanced treatments at many different organizations, including the Ministry of Health; is passionate about sustainable development activities... These achievements were recognized by the Ministry of Health and awarded the Medal for People's Health".

From 1990 to 2016, Dr. Dam Thi Hoang Lan studied and graduated from many prestigious universities both at home and abroad, including Hanoi Medical University, National Economics University, Ho Chi Minh City University of Law and Cambridge University (UK).

She joined MSD Vietnam in 2016, responsible for policy and government relations, market access and communications. MSD - the abbreviation of Merck Sharp & Dohme (known as Merck & Co in the US and Canada) is a leading global pharmaceutical and biotechnology group with 130 years of development, headquartered in the US.

Ms. Lan has participated in the association's leadership for 4 consecutive years (2022 - 2025).

"Taking on the position of chairperson for the 2025 term of AmCham Vietnam, I consider this not only a great honor but also an important responsibility," Ms. Lan shared.

During the 2025 term, AmCham Vietnam also elected Mr. James Meffen, CFO of AES Vietnam, and Mr. Philip Ziter, senior partner of Russin & Vecchi, as two vice presidents.

Director of Facilities Development, Fulbright University Vietnam Jesse Boone and Baker & McKenzie Senior Attorney Thanh Le serve as treasurer and secretary, respectively.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/nu-bac-si-duoc-bau-lam-chu-tich-amcham-viet-nam-20250110145848578.htm