Chan Mai

Scholar background

Chan has been working for NSG Vietnam Glass Industries, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of glass and glazing products for the architectural, automotive and technical glass sectors, for more than 15 years.

She joined the firm in 2006 as General affairs and Operations, and then worked as Procurement Assistant Manager with main responsibility was oversee procurement staff and control procurement for different projects. After completing her master’s degree in Global Trade, Chan was promoted to be Asia Process Improvement Manager in 2022. Her responsibility is to manage procurement activities to comply with the procedures and policies of the NSG Group, develop and implement resolutions for operation systems and performance.

She graduated from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration in 2004, and with the support Hinrich Global Trade Leader Scholarship, she attained the Master of Global Trade at RMIT University in 2022.

Personal statement

I grew up in a rustic small town in Tien Giang Province of the Mekong Delta. Like many settlements in this area, my hometown is considered by many visitors to be an idyllic setting with beautiful islets of fruit orchards and friendly local people. However, behind this picturesque facade is poverty. I recognized even at an early age the utmost exigency of education not only for my career, but also for helping my family and community to get out of poverty.

I started my journey with Tien Giang High School for The Gifted, then University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City. I am working as a Procurement Assistant Manager for NSG Vietnam Glass Industries, a multinational company. I realized that with the advances in technology and globalization, the world is moving so fast in increasing complexity. To become a strong leader in the management field, I have to adapt to the rapid changes of international trade and diverse cultures by acquiring professional experience and skills.

I am pursuing the Master of Global Trade as I am sure that this program will provide me with knowledge of cultural negotiation, international logistics and business data analytics, among others. I will also be fully equipped with the best practical skills to work efficiently in commercial terms and sustainable development. With the scholarship and community of experts from the Hinrich Foundation, I will be able to build a solid foundation that is necessary to achieve my goals and ambitions.

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