Ms Van Dang
Founder & CEO of Savvycom, Savvycom JSC
Ms. Dang Thi Thanh Van is a distinguished business leader in the IT industry and a passionate advocate for innovation, digital transformation, and women’s leadership in technology.
As the Founder and CEO of Savvycom, recognized among Vietnam’s Top 10 Digital Technology Companies and Top 100 Sustainable Enterprises, she has led the company to become a trusted global partner in delivering digital transformation consulting and software solutions across finance, healthcare, and retail sectors. Savvycom’s clients presents across 30+ countries including Singapore, Hongkong, the US, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea.
Beyond her entrepreneurial success, Ms. Van actively contributes to the innovation ecosystem through multiple leadership and advisory roles, including:
Member of Australian Alumni Business Advisory Board
Steering Committee Member, Aus4Innovation Program (Australia–Vietnam innovation partnership)
Vice President of VNITO Alliance, Vietnam Digital Technology Alliance
Head of Digital Transformation, Hanoi Women Entrepreneurs Association (HNEW)
Mentor at Cherie Blair Foundation for Women
Distinguished Fellow, Asia Society Australia
is a respected voice on innovation and leadership, frequently invited to speak at international events such as TEDx, APEC Summit, ASEAN Business & Investment Summit, Horasis Asia Meeting, EIS Summit (Australia), Fintech in Vietnam Capability Development Program (Austrade & Asialink Business), and University of Sydney Graduation Ceremony.
She has been featured in Forbes’ “15 Global Leaders to Watch”, and honored with numerous awards, including ASEAN Female Entrepreneur of the Year, Most Prominent Australian Female Alumni, and AusCham Businesswoman of the Year. In 2025, she was named AusCham Outstanding Leader of the Year and featured in Ba Trieu’s 21st Century Daughters as one of Vietnam’s most inspiring female leaders.
With over 16 years of leadership experience, she embodies the spirit of “paying it forward”, inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs and female leaders to pursue innovation with purpose and impact.