Tran Thanh Phuong (Alex Phuong Tran) is a Vietnamese businessman, founder and CEO of ExtendMax Vietnam Co., Ltd. Phuong has more than 20 years of experience in the field of executive management . Phuong is also known as a leading reputable expert in Vietnam in the field of certification of conformity, import and export procedures for information technology equipment with more than 10 years experience. Under his leadership, ExtendMax has developed into a professional company in market access services of international stature, becoming a supplier of the world's leading technology corporations such as Amazon, Microsoft, Lenovo, Dell, ASUS, Oppo...
Biography summary
Born: | 1980 |
Home town: | Hai Phong, Vietnam |
Residence: | Hanoi, Vietnam |
Nationality: | Vietnam |
Education: | Engineer degree |
Occupations: | Entrepreneur, founder, manager, investor, jurist, consultant, marketing expert, SEO expert, copywriter |
Organization: | ExtendMax Vietnam Company Limited |
Career: | ExtendMax - CEO, Founder |
VNCA laboratory - Co-founder | |
AZ Global Technology JSC - Co-founder | |
Cleverlearn Trung Hoa - Co-founder | |
APBHN (Heineken) - Area Sales Manager | |
Diageo Vietnam - Area Sales Manager | |
Carlsberg Vietnam - Biz Development Manager | |
Coca-Cola (CCVBN) - District Sales Manager | |
PTSC M&C - Commercial Executive | |
Social: | LinkedIn | Facebook |
Awards: | Business Icon of the year in Vietnam 2024 |
SME100, GBM, WBO, IBMA, GI, BRM, GBFM | |
Archievement: | Judge for Stevie Awards |
Childhood
Tran Thanh Phuong was born in 1980 in Hai Phong in an ordinary family. Since childhood, Phuong has shown a passion for reading and business. Phuong had the first "start up" with a sidewalk stall that rented out books at the age of 12 with capital of hundreds of books he collected over the years.
At the same time, Phuong also worked hard at the local market and had many different part-time jobs such as selling vegetables, making bricks, fishing, salesperson at a clothing shop, and tutoring. Rich business experiences during her youth awakened and nurtured Phuong's desire to become a businessman.
Youth
After graduating from university, Phuong started his first career as an employee of the Commercial Department of Petrolium Technical Services Company (Mechanical & Construction) - PTSC M&C (under Petro Vietnam Group) in 2002. This position helped him gain experience in international trade, how to implement large projects and coordinate work between different departments.
During the period from 2006 ~ 2014, Phuong moved to the field of sales management and held sales manager and sales manager positions at multinational corporations in the beverage and alcohol sector including Coca-Cola, Carlsberg, Diageo, Heineken. This is the stage that helps Phuong accumulate valuable experience and skills in the fields of business management, sales and marketing.
With the experiences he has gathered, Phuong also has other successful personal business projects during this period such as a cafe and founding a Cleverlearn franchise foreign language center.
ExtendMax foundation
Phuong's chance with ExtendMax began in 2014. He realized there was a great need for consulting on regulations on quality certification and procedures for import and export of information technology products in Vietnam, but there was a lack of information, professional and reputable agency to meet. He decided to seize this opportunity and founded ExtendMax in 2015 with the mission of being a bridge between the world's leading manufacturers and the Vietnamese market.
Under the leadership of CEO Tran Thanh Phuong, ExtendMax has achieved many significant achievements such as participating in the Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien MRT project, being a consulting service provider on equipment import and export procedures for LEGO factory project that worth approximately 1 billion USD in Binh Duong, becoming the official supplier of giant technology corporations such as Amazon, Dell, Lenovo, Palo Alto, Arista, LEGO. Mr. Tran Thanh Phuong and ExtendMax have also won many prestigious international awards also.
His start-up process with ExtendMax was not easy. For the world's leading manufacturers, any mistake in complying with the host country's regulations can lead to major impacts on stock prices and can cause huge financial losses. As a young business, ExtendMax has had to make a lot of efforts to achieve the standards of becoming a direct supplier and win the trust of the world's leading manufacturers right from the first days of its establishment.
With a broad vision and sustainable development strategy, Mr. Tran Thanh Phuong has brought ExtendMax to an international level in the field of import-export consulting and regulation certification. He is also always interested in building a professional, dynamic and friendly corporate culture, creating conditions for employees to develop themselves and improve their capabilities.
Archivements and Awards
The success of Tran Thanh Phuong and ExtendMax has been recognized by international organizations with top prestigious international awards and honorary positions such as speaker in the Lithium Battery forum in Shezhen, jury member of the world's top prestigious Stevie Awards.
Business Icon of the Year in Vietnam
The Global Business Review Magazine Awards is one of the most prestigious and highly regarded awards, recognizing entrepreneurs and companies with outstanding achievements in global business. This award focuses on evaluating innovation, financial performance, strategic vision, and contributions of entrepreneurs to economic development both regionally and globally. In Vietnam, leading companies in Vietnam such as CMC Telecom, VNG, CIMB Vietnam, Shinhan Bank, Sacombank-SBR, and others have proudly received this prestigious award from Global Business Review Magazine (headquartered in Dubai, UAE).
For entrepreneurs, those awarded are not only leaders in their field but also visionary managers capable of making positive changes. The Global Business Review Magazine assesses entrepreneurs based on criteria such as sustainable business management, excellent leadership, innovative business strategies, and their impact on society and the economy. In 2024, CEO Tran Thanh Phuong was honored with the "Business Icon of the Year in Vietnam 2024" award by Global Business Review Magazine (GRBIZM).
>>> Read more: Global Business Review Award Winners 2024
Judge of the Stevie Awards 2024
The Stevie Awards are the world's most prestigious business awards, established in 2002. When launched, the Stevie Awards were considered "The most prestigious award globally for the business community" and were once voted The New York Post praised it as "The Oscar Award for the business world". In Vietnam, this award has been awarded to outstanding businesses and entrepreneurs such as FPT, Viettel, VNPT, MobiFone, TH Group, Ms. Thai Huong - founder of TH Group...
The official website of the Stevie Awards talks about the judges as follows:
In 2024, Tran Thanh Phuong received the honor of joining the Stevie Awards juries. Although there are many judges, only a few number of them have their biographies posted on the Stevie Awards official website like the CEO of ExtendMax.
International recognition awards
SME100 Asia Award
The SME100 Asia Award is a prestigious and independent award organized annually by SME Asia magazine since 2009. The evaluation process for candidates is rigorously conducted in five steps according to international standards. In 2023, ExtendMax was one of 33 companies awarded the esteemed SME100 Asia Award out of more than 230 nominated companies.
World Business Outlook Award
The World Business Outlook Award is a prestigious international award in the fields of finance and business. In 2024, WBO (Singapore) honored ExtendMax as the winner in the category of "Leading Reputable Import-Export Consultancy Firm in Vietnam" Other major names such as VPSecurity, VietJet Air, have also proudly received this award.
Global Brands Award
The Global Brands Awards, organized annually by GBM (headquartered in the United Kingdom) since 2013, aim to recognize and honor the comprehensive contributions of outstanding companies worldwide, operating in various fields. ExtendMax was awarded the title of "Best Regulatory Compliance Consulting Firm Vietnam" in 2024.
IBMA Award
The International Business Magazine Awards (IBMA) are organized with the mission to honor talents and create a solid platform to nurture and encourage sustainable development in every industry, serving as a symbol of success and credibility in the international business community. ExtendMax has won the award for “Best Market Entry Solutions Consultancy Firm Vietnam 2024”
Gazet International Award
The Gazet International Award is widely recognized globally, with numerous stringent evaluation criteria. ExtendMax has surpassed a host of competitors and demonstrated its excellence in various aspects. Gazet International Magazine has awarded ExtendMax the title of "Best IOR & EOR Services of the Year - Vietnam 2024" for its excellence in import & export consulting services
GBFM Award
The Global Business and Finance Magazine Awards are among the most prestigious awards, organized annually by GBFM (United States) to honor outstanding businesses and individuals who have made significant contributions to the economy. ExtendMax was honored by GBFM with the title of "Best Regulatory Compliance Agency".