Eximbank advances corporate governance and leadership roadmap

At the 2026 AGM on April 29, shareholders approved Eximbank’s 2026-2030 Development Strategy together with a new corporate governance framework aligned with international governance principles and Vietnamese regulatory requirements.

Eximbank is progressively strengthening its governance framework by completing the structure of the Board of Directors and its committees, reinforcing the executive leadership team, and developing its governance policies to ensure consistent implementation of its long-term strategy.

Following the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on July 24, where six independent members of the Board of Directors were elected, the board appointed Pham Thi Huyen Trang as the bank’s CEO, effective from August 1.

The State Bank of Vietnam has also approved Trang’s eligibility for the position of non-independent member of the Board of Directors.

At the Extraordinary General Meeting expected in October 2026, shareholders will consider board appointments, including CEO Trang’s candidacy alongside other nominees.

Trang holds a Master’s Degree in Banking and Finance and an advanced diploma in Political Theory, with experience in banking, finance and corporate governance.

Prior to her appointment as CEO, she served as chairwoman of Eximbank’s Board of Directors and contributed to the planning of the bank’s 2026-2030 development strategy and corporate governance.

Trang will work with the executive management team to implement the strategic directions approved by the Board of Directors and shareholders, strengthen executive capability and risk management, enhance operational effectiveness, and deliver the objectives of Eximbank's development strategy in its next phase.

Nguyen Le Quoc Anh, chairman of the Board of Directors of Eximbank, noted the bank’s development strategy was built on a strong corporate governance foundation, aiming to establish a transparent, independent and professional governance model continuously aligned with international standards while fully complying with Vietnamese law.

"Strengthening the Board of Directors and the executive management team is part of a multi-year roadmap, with 2026 serving as the foundation year for the bank’s governance transformation and long-term sustainable development," Anh said. "The appointment of Trang as CEO represents another important step in that roadmap. I am confident that, with her leadership experience, deep understanding of the bank and alignment with our strategic direction, she and the executive management team will successfully drive the bank's transformation.

"Ultimately, our goal extends beyond building a bank that is safe, transparent and efficient. More importantly, we aim to build an institutional capable of safeguarding depositors' trust, delivering outstanding customer service, supporting businesses in enhancing their investment efficiency, and contributing positively to Vietnam's economic development and the financial well-being of its people," he added.

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