Experience the forefront of business innovation at CEO Talks 2024, where leading CEOs from Vietnam and Southeast Asia share their cutting-edge practices through insightful keynotes and dynamic panel discussions. Hosted at the vibrant RMIT Saigon South Campus, this premier annual event is a platform for students, private sector leaders, academics, and media professionals to gain first-hand insights into the strategies shaping the future of business.
The theme of this year’s event underscores a pivotal shift in the business world: moving from a shareholder-centric model to one that values other stakeholders like employees, the environment, or customers. With Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles becoming increasingly central to corporate strategy, attendees will gain insights into how to harmonize profitability with purpose-driven initiatives. These discussions will explore how companies can redefine success in a way that impacts industries broadly, driving meaningful change in the evolving corporate landscape.
This year’s theme, "Profit and Purpose: Redefining Success in Tomorrow’s Business," addresses the urgent need for businesses to embed social and environmental objectives into their core strategies.
At a time marked by swift economic transformations and pressing ecological concerns, our discussions will highlight how sustainable practices are not just beneficial, but essential for long-term business success. We aim to catalyze discussions that reshape corporate trajectories towards more equitable, inclusive, and resilient models.
CEO at Ericsson Vietnam
Managing Partner at McKinsey Vietnam
Cluster President at Schneider Electric Vietnam and Cambodia
| Time | Description |
| 9:30 - 10:00 | Check-in and Video Streaming |
| 10:00 - 10:05 |
Introduction and Agenda MC |
| 10:05 - 10:10 |
Welcome Remarks from RMIT Vietnam Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor Jodie Altan |
| 10:10 - 10:15 |
What Role Should Business Play in Society? Dr Santiago Velasquez, Assoc. Program Manager, MBA |
| 10:15 - 10:30 |
Key Mega Trends Driving Innovation and Sustainability Mr. Mai Lam Dong, Cluster President, Vietnam and Cambodia, Schneider Electric |
| 10:30 - 10:45 |
Striking the Balance: Integrating Sustainability with Business Success for Long-Term Value Mr Bruce Delteil, Managing Partner, McKinsey Vietnam |
| 10:45 - 11:00 |
Driving Sustainability with Technology Dr Rita Mokbel, CEO, Ericsson Vietnam |
| 11:00 - 11:30 |
Panel Discussion Moderated by Assoc. Professor Burkhard Schrage |
| 11:30 - 11:40 |
Closing Remarks Assoc. Professor Trung Nguyen |
| 11:40 - 12:00 | Refreshment and Networking |
