Cover As the world moves towards a more sustainable future, these Gen.T leaders are making their mark
As the world moves towards a more sustainable future, these Gen.T leaders are making their mark
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As the world moves towards a more sustainable future, these Gen.T leaders are making their mark, leaving green footprints that lead the way for a new era.
The Gen.T generation of leaders includes prominent names across diverse fields, from technology and business to finance, culture, education, cuisine and sport. Each carries a distinctive story marked by breakthrough thinking, a pioneering spirit and a desire to create lasting value. Their presence in the Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow 2025 cohort is not only a source of personal pride but also a powerful affirmation of the position and potential of Vietnam’s young leaders on the Asian stage.
Gen.T leaders leave green footprints in the sustainable era
With sharp vision and a commitment to meaningful impact, the following three Gen.T leaders continue to create tangible value, proving that economic growth can indeed align with environmental and social responsibility. Whether transforming transportation, shifting consumer habits, or promoting digital solutions for a Net-Zero future, they are together shaping a hopeful and greener Vietnam.
Read more: Meet the 16 Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow 2025 from Vietnam
Above Nguyen Van Thanh – CEO, GSM
Nguyen Van Thanh – CEO, GSM
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Nguyen Van Thanh is at the forefront of Vietnam’s green mobility revolution. He currently serves as CEO of GSM, the operator behind Xanh SM, Vietnam’s largest tech-driven taxi and car service, founded by Pham Nhat Vuong. Xanh SM is proudly the first in the country to operate a fleet of entirely electric vehicles, encompassing both cars and motorbikes. Before joining GSM, Thanh held the position of Deputy CEO at VinFast, Vietnam’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer.
Above Marina Tran Vu – Founder and CEO, Equo
Marina Tran Vu – Founder and CEO, Equo
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Through her eco-conscious brand Equo, Marina Tran Vu champions accessible alternatives to plastic from chopsticks and straws to pencils and bags. Made from organic or recycled materials such as rice, coconut and sugarcane bagasse, these products are reusable or fully compostable. Equo now reaches customers in 15 countries, replacing millions of plastic items with artisanal alternatives crafted by Vietnamese and Taiwanese communities. In 2024, she became the first Vietnamese recipient of the prestigious Cartier Women’s Initiative award.
Above Dinh Trung Hieu – Founder and CEO, Nuoa.io
Dinh Trung Hieu – Founder and CEO, Nuoa.io
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Dinh Trung Hieu is the Founder and CEO of Nuoa.io, a platform dedicated to managing sustainable development by enabling Vietnamese and Asian enterprises to track and report emissions in line with international standards. With a background in finance and an MBA from INSEAD, Hieu is committed to empowering small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses, boosting their competitiveness and supporting their integration into the global green supply chain.
Amidst a time of significant transformation across Vietnam and the region, these Gen.T leaders embody a bold spirit, daring to think differently, to act decisively, and to break boundaries in pursuit of progress. Together, they are advancing national development and helping to shape a more sustainable and prosperous future for both Vietnam and Asia.
This marks the first year Tatler Vietnam officially joins the Gen.T Asia community. We look forward to connecting with this dynamic generation of young leaders, continuing to amplify their inspirational stories, and driving meaningful change across all spheres in the years ahead.
Above These Gen.T leaders embody a bold spirit, daring to think differently, to act decisively, and to break boundaries in pursuit of progress
These Gen.T leaders embody a bold spirit, daring to think differently, to act decisively, and to break boundaries in pursuit of progress
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