Board of Directors
CanCham Vietnam’s Board of Directors is responsible for the strategic management of the Chamber. It is comprised of 9 members, each of whom is the CEO or a senior executive at a company in Vietnam.
Board members are elected by the General Assembly, which meets annually and is open to all CanCham Vietnam members.
Zach Herbers
President
Managing Director at The Herbers Agency
Happy Nguyen
Vice President
General Director at GeoComply Vietnam
Elizabeth Nguyen
Treasurer
General Director at St. Johns Packaging
David Paillé
Secretary
Head of Branch (Vietnam Office) / Canadian Lawyer at CJ Legal Services Vietnam
Pham Ngoc Bich
Board Member
Senior Managing Director at Ho Chi Minh City Securities Corporation
Lewis Truong
Board Member
General Counsel at Manulife Vietnam
Sarah Galeski
Board Member
Counsel at Tilleke & Gibbins
Jack Nguyen
Board Member
CEO at InCorp Vietnam
Ivy Pham
Board Member
External Affairs Manager at Dan On Foods Corporation
Executive Board Code of Conduct
The Executive Board of CanCham Vietnam has adopted a Code of Conduct to ensure the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethical governance in all Chamber activities.
Through a unanimous resolution, the Board has agreed that all members of the Executive Board are bound by this Code of Conduct upon their election and throughout their tenure. This commitment reflects CanCham Vietnam’s dedication to transparent leadership, responsible decision-making, and adherence to the Chamber’s Constitution.
The Code of Conduct serves as a guiding framework for how Board Members represent the Chamber, manage their duties, and uphold the values of fairness, respect, and accountability in serving our members and community.
This Code was reviewed, approved, and signed by all current members of the Executive Board, affirming their shared responsibility to act in the best interests of CanCham Vietnam and its stakeholders.
Honorary Members
Honorary members are people whose exceptional contributions and service have driven meaningful change at CanCham and helped to shape the Chamber into the impactful organization it is today
Ralf Matthaes
Terry Prechel
Graham Potter
Ex-Officio
Members who serve on the Executive Board by virtue of their position, offering strategic advice and guidance to support the Board’s direction and initiatives.
Mike Hebert
Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Talentnet Corporation
Canadian Consulate in Vietnam
The Consulate General of Canada in Ho Chi Minh City plays a vital role in supporting CanCham Vietnam’s mission to strengthen economic and cultural ties between Canada and Vietnam.
Through collaboration on trade missions, business seminars, and community events, the Consulate helps promote trade and investment opportunities while fostering connections between Canadian and Vietnamese businesses.
Additionally, it provides valuable resources, market insights, and advocacy support to address policy challenges and enhance the business environment.
By partnering with CanCham on strategic initiatives and cultural celebrations, the Consulate General reinforces bilateral relations and supports the Canadian business community in Vietnam.
David Mallette
Head of the Trade Section – Consul & Senior Trade Commissioner