Dzung Nguyen My

Business adviser, Business leader, Business mentor, Concerned citizen, Consultant, Finance professional

With nearly 25 years of experience in the banking industry, including over a decade in senior management roles, My Dzung Nguyen brings a sophisticated level of strategic oversight and operational excellence to the TEDxLHPYouth team. Her extensive career has been defined by high-stakes decision-making and frequent engagement with top-tier global executives, providing her with deep insights into the leadership qualities and critical thinking skills essential for success in today’s complex world. Recognizing that students at Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted represent the nation’s top academic talent, she is dedicated to providing them with a professional platform that bridges the gap between academic brilliance and real-world impact. As a Co-organizer and Parent-Mentor, she leverages her vast management expertise and professional network to ensure the event is executed with the highest standards of integrity, quality, and precision. Beyond her administrative role, My Dzung is committed to the mentorship of the younger generation. She believes that the true 'Alchemy' of the event lies in the collaboration between seasoned executive wisdom and youthful intellectual curiosity. Her goal is to guide these gifted students in refining their ability to articulate complex ideas and think critically about global issues, ensuring that TEDxLHPYouth becomes a world-class stage for future leaders.

I am deeply passionate about empowering the next generation by bridging the gap between academic potential and professional excellence. With nearly 25 years in the banking industry and over a decade in senior management, I have witnessed how strategic mentorship can transform a young person's trajectory. I am dedicated to building structured environments where students can sharpen their critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and public speaking skills. My goal is to equip young thinkers with the discipline and professional standards required to turn their visions into sustainable reality, ensuring they are prepared to lead with integrity in an ever-evolving global landscape.

My core philosophy is that the most vital contribution of a seasoned leader is to build robust frameworks that turn youthful curiosity into meaningful action. With nearly 25 years in banking and over a decade in senior management, I have seen that brilliance alone is volatile; it requires structure and discipline to achieve lasting impact. I believe in 'The Architecture of Empowerment'—using my experience not to direct the next generation, but to provide the professional stage where their voices can be heard with clarity and integrity. My mission is to ensure that young thinkers have access to the same standards of excellence and strategic thinking found in the professional world, allowing their ideas to transcend boundaries and drive real societal change.

Banking & Financial, Critical Thinking & Public Speaking Advocacy, Executive Mentorship, Risk Management & Compliance, Strategic Leadership & Management, Youth Leadership Development

TED came into my life through our living room TV, where I spent many evenings after dinner watching TED talks with my two young daughters. Initially, I sat with them to improve my English listening skills, but I soon discovered that these talks offered far more than language practice. They provided me with a wealth of knowledge, including innovative perspectives on leadership, resilience, and strategic thinking that deeply resonated with my career as a banking leader for nearly 25 years. However, my TED story took a profound turn when I saw the next generation—represented by my own daughters—seeking a professional platform for their voices. My journey with TED today is about mentorship and stewardship; it is about providing the 'structural backbone' and professional excellence required for these young minds to share ideas that can truly shape the future. I am here to ensure that their potential is not just heard, but presented with integrity and world-class standards.

While many recognize me for my financial expertise and institutional leadership, few know that I am particularly adept at identifying and nurturing latent talent in others. With nearly 25 years of experience and over a decade in management, I have developed a keen intuition for seeing the 'diamond in the rough'—recognizing potential in young individuals long before they see it in themselves. I am skilled at providing the precise balance of high-level structure and creative freedom that allows this talent to flourish. My ability to translate complex corporate discipline into accessible, inspiring mentorship is what allows me to help others bridge the gap between having a great idea and executing it with world-class excellence.