Nguyễn Văn Thanh

CEO, GSM

Tatler Asia

This executive is leading Vietnam’s taxi industry into a sustainable future

Nguyễn Văn Thanh is leading the green vehicle revolution in Vietnam. He heads GSM, the operator of Xanh SM, the nation’s largest rideshare and taxi operator under the same founder, Pham Nhat Vuong of Vingroup. Running Vietnam’s first entirely electric fleet, including a selection of both cars and bikes. He’s also the former deputy CEO of VinFast, Vietnam’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer.

Impacted Industries


  • Transportation & Logistics

  • Sustainability

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