Board of Directors
Steven Quoc Hung Truong
Chief Executive Officer
Mr Steven Truong is the CEO of VinBrain, invested by Vingroup, the largest conglomerate in Vietnam. He has been in the AI and software industry for more than 26 years and has held senior leadership positions in top technology companies in the USA and Canada, including Microsoft, Honeywell, and IntelliCommunities. Before forming VinBrain, he was the Director of AI Incubation and Engineering at Microsoft in the USA, reporting directly to the VP of MSAI. Steven has led multi-development center teams at Microsoft. He has been a key innovation initiator for AI product platforms that have been used by hundreds of millions of users worldwide, such as Email Smart Reply and iRanker.
Steven established VinBrain with the mission to infuse AI and IoT to improve human lives and productivity. He has led his team to deploy DrAid™ – Vietnam’s 1st AI-powered Doctor Assistant – used by more than 100 hospitals across Vietnam and the USA. DrAid™ Radiology V1 is the FIRST & ONLY AI product for X-ray Diagnostics in Vietnam and Southeast Asia that is cleared by The United State Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In 2021, VinBrain won ACM SIGAI Industry Award – previously, Microsoft USA in 2020, followed by Sony in 2022.
Steven earned a Bachelor of Applied Science - Engineering Science at the University of Toronto in 1989.
Gregory J. Moore, MD, PhD
Independent Board Director
Dr. Gregory Moore is a senior technology executive and experienced board member renowned for his groundbreaking work in healthcare technology. With a distinguished career that includes global senior executive leadership roles at Microsoft and Google, Dr. Moore has been instrumental in driving forward the application of AI within healthcare and life sciences. His tenure as Corporate Vice President at Microsoft saw him spearhead global AI and data initiatives in health and life sciences, while at Google he was Vice President and founder of Google Cloud Health and Life Sciences. He is an experienced public company board director and continues to contribute his knowledge as an Associate Fellow at Stanford University’s Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine & Imaging.
Greg’s multifaceted expertise, including over 30 years of experience in the healthcare ecosystem, uniquely positions him at the intersection of healthcare innovation and corporate leadership. His cross-disciplinary knowledge in engineering and neuroscience, combined with his clinical acumen as a board-certified physician in diagnostic radiology, neuroradiology and clinical informatics, has significantly influenced the adoption of advanced cloud-based technologies in healthcare systems and life sciences companies globally, and the integration of cutting-edge AI solutions into medical practice.
Greg earned his MD at Wayne State University School of Medicine, a PhD in Radiological Sciences and Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and BS degree in Combined Sciences (Physics/Biology) at North Park University.
Jonathan T. Fried
Trust Advisor
Mr. Fried steps into an advisory role poised to leverage his vast legal and economic acumen to enhance VinBrain’s market entry strategies into North America and Europe. He is widely respected as a Senior Advisor to the Albright Stonebridge Group, and Distinguished Fellow with both the Asia-Pacific Foundation and the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.
He was formerly Canada’s ambassador to Japan and subsequently to the World Trade Organization; executive director for Canada, Ireland, and the Caribbean at the IMF; and the senior foreign policy adviser to the Prime Minister. In addition, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Health Standards Organization and on the Advisory Board for the the Central and East European Law Institute.
The Executive Team
Nguyen Hoang Giang
Head of International Business Development and Investment
Before joining VinBrain, Giang had 6 years of experience in business development. After his time studying at the University of Coventry, UK, Giang worked across multiple industries, ranging from education, luxury goods, to electric cars, demonstrated the flexibility in successfully creating innovative commercialization models with a clear long-term strategy in mind.
Since joining VinBrain, Giang has played a critical role not only in the company's fundraising, but also in bringing world-class, Vietnam-made AI healthcare products to serve millions of patients across the world, and in the process, shaping a fast-moving and effective work culture within the company with the formation of the SWAT team.
Nguyen Lan Phuong
Head of Marketing
A marketing communications professional with over 12 years of experience, Phuong Nguyen is a passionate and visionary leader at VinBrain. With a history as a Marcom manager in various industries such as tourism, hospitality, luxury goods, and technology on both domestic and global levels, she has a proven track record of delivering innovative and impactful projects that align with business objectives. Her expertise includes brand marketing, project and event management, and public relations.
Since joining VinBrain, Phuong has played a crucial role in developing the company's strategic communication plan while embarking on an impactful journey to foster community understanding of the unprecedented benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. She deeply believes in the power of AI and has led numerous marketing campaigns to promote the perception of “AI for social good”. Phuong is dedicated to accompanying with VinBrain in conveying positive messages about precision healthcare through AI.
Duong Quy Giap
Head of Product Development
Giap has over 12 years of experience in software development, leading team management at companies such as SETACINQ Vietnam, AscentNetwork, Esoft Vietnam, YAN Digital...
Nguyen Tho Hai
Head of Finance and Accounting
Mr. Hai, with his extensive experience and outstanding achievements, has provided VinBrain with financial stability over the years. He previously served as the Head of Product Finance at VinFast, where he played a key role in overseeing finances for important projects. He also held the position of Financial Controller at VinGroup, overseeing comprehensive financial activities. Additionally, Mr. Hai was a Senior Internal Auditor at MB Bank and a Senior Auditor at AASC Auditing Firm.
Mr. Hai has earned international professional certifications, such as DipIFR certified by ACCA and the CPA accounting certification, affirming his extensive expertise in the field of finance and accounting.