Board of Directors

Philipp Rösler

Philipp Rösler President Dr. Philipp Rösler served as Federal Minister of Health from 2009 to 2011 and Federal Minister of Economics and Technology as well as Vice-Chancellor of Germany from 2011 to 2013.Born in Vietnam, Dr. Philipp Rösler was the first cabinet Minister and Vice-Chancellor of Asian background in Germany. Before entering politics, he was a cardiothoracic surgeon.

Ivo Sieber

Ivo Sieber Vice-President CH Ivo Sieber, a law graduate from the University of Zurich and holder of a Master of Laws from the University of Sydney, began his diplomatic career in 1988 with the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.Sieber's ambassadorial roles commenced in 2010 in Manila, covering multiple Pacific nations. His significant postings include serving in Zimbabwe, New York, Bangkok, and London. In 2015, he became Ambassador to Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, and from 2019 to 2022, he served as the Ambassador to Vietnam.

Rachel Isenschmid

Rachel Isenschmid Secretary General, Finance Expert Rachel Isenschmid works at a Swiss family wealth management company, collaborating with a global client base across multiple jurisdictions. She is also actively involved in various non-profit initiatives in Vietnam and Switzerland and founded KIBV – Keep It Beautiful Vietnam – a Swiss non-profit organization.

Son Nguyen

Son Nguyen Treasurer, Finance Expert Son Nguyen holds a pivotal role as a partner at Aquis Capital, an asset management boutique renowned for its specialized focus on Hedge Funds and investment opportunities in Emerging Asia. At Aquis Capital, he plays a crucial role in shaping the firm's strategic direction, leveraging his expertise in the dynamic fields of Hedge Funds and the burgeoning markets of Asia.

Teresa Freiburghaus

Teresa Freiburghaus Executive Director, Education Expert Teresa Freiburghaus is an esteemed lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW), where she imparts her extensive knowledge and expertise. In addition to her teaching role, she has notably served as the Head of the South East Asia Center at FHNW, overseeing the center's activities and fostering stronger academic and cultural ties between the university and Southeast Asian regions. Her contributions in both academia and international relations have been instrumental in enhancing the university's global outreach and educational impact.

Trang Fernandez

Trang Fernandez Head of Legal & Compliance Trang Fernandez-Leenknecht is a tax lawyer, an entrepreneur, and a published author with an exceptional grip on finance and technology. She is the founder of Holistik Ltd, an agile and forward-thinking wealth planning boutique representing private clients and companies in Switzerland and key jurisdictions in international tax and law, pioneering technologies, and sustainable finance. Trang acted as Director Wealth Planning Switzerland in a leading private bank, was the Vice Chair and a member of the Investment Committee of a US$ billion pension fund. Trang is the Secretary General of the CHiwi Foundation, which supports research in space exploration & advanced sciences, a co-founder of Women in Web3 Switzerland and Swiss-Viet Economic Forum, and a board member of Opera for Peace.