Senior Business Leader | Former Chairman, EuroCham Vietnam | Board Member & Strategic Advisor

We are honored to feature Mr. Alain Cany, one of the most respected and influential figures in the international business community in Vietnam, with a career spanning over four decades across Europe and Asia.

Mr. Cany began his journey in the banking sector with Crédit Commercial de France, before taking on senior leadership roles in Hong Kong and later joining HSBC, where he served as President and CEO of HSBC Vietnam (2003–2007). His leadership played a key role in strengthening Vietnam’s financial sector during a critical phase of international integration.

Following his banking career, Mr. Cany continued to shape Vietnam’s economic landscape through strategic roles such as:

• Group Country Chairman, Jardine Matheson Vietnam

• Chief Representative & Senior Advisor, N.M. Rothschild & Sons

• Board Member of Vinamilk, Siam City Cement Vietnam, and REE Corporation

Beyond corporate leadership, Mr. Cany has been a central figure in representing the voice of foreign investors in Vietnam. He served as:

• Chairman of EuroCham Vietnam (2005–2012, 2021–2022)

• Co-Chairman of the Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) (2012–2014), representing the international business community

His long-standing contributions to Vietnam have been widely recognized. He was awarded:

• Friendship Medal by the President of Vietnam

• Certificate of Merit by the Prime Minister of Vietnam

• Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur and Officer of the French National Merit Order by the French government

A graduate in Economic Sciences from the University of Paris, and holding dual French–Vietnamese nationality, Mr. Cany represents a rare bridge between cultures, markets, and institutions.

We are proud to spotlight Alain Cany on our platform—a leader whose legacy, insight, and dedication have significantly contributed to strengthening Vietnam’s position as a trusted destination for international business and investment.