
Chairwoman’s Statement

Pham Ngoc Anh Thi
Phuong Thanh Hai
Co-Founder
President and Chief Executive Officer
Vice Chairwoman of the Board of Vertel Corporation
Ms. Pham Ngoc Anh Thi also known as Phuong Thanh Hai internationally recognized under the name Chiu Katherine Fan is a Vietnamese entrepreneur and Co Founder of Susdev Group Holdings Limited. She has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Susdev Group since 2022 guiding the company through a period of strategic transformation and international positioning across the Asia Pacific region.
Prior to assuming her current role she was a senior executive board member of Vertel Corporation based in Ho Chi Minh City where she was involved in corporate governance strategic development and cross sector investment planning. Her experience within a large multinational group formed the foundation for her leadership style which emphasizes structure research discipline and long term value creation.
In 2025 Ms. Pham Ngoc Anh Thi was honored at the World Conference On Signature Hotel Concepts And Tourism Infrastructure held in Shanghai recognizing her contributions to luxury hospitality strategy tourism infrastructure and destination development in emerging Asian markets. She has also received multiple international distinctions including the Asia Pacific Emerging Hospitality Leader Award the Global Design Led Development Excellence Award and the Hong Kong Outstanding Young Entrepreneur Recognition conferred by professional business and development organizations in the region.
Since 2023 she has actively participated in international cooperation programs and strategic forums in Hong Kong focusing on cross border investment hospitality development and infrastructure innovation. Her work has been acknowledged through several enterprise and innovation awards presented by Hong Kong based business councils and professional associations. In parallel she has achieved recognition for multiple infrastructure related research initiatives officially acknowledged by the Vietnam Youth Federation reflecting her strong engagement in applied research and policy oriented development studies.
Ms. Pham Ngoc Anh Thi is also deeply involved in philanthropic and social responsibility initiatives including education support community development programs and youth empowerment activities across Vietnam and the wider region as reflected in her professional and volunteer profile. Alongside her corporate responsibilities she serves as the primary diplomatic and external relations representative of Susdev Group overseeing international partnerships government relations and strategic alliances throughout Asia Pacific.
Academically she holds a Bachelor of Architect degree from University of Architecture Ho Chi Minh City where she received multiple academic distinctions and merit based recognitions. She has further strengthened her leadership and infrastructure expertise through internationally certified executive programs in corporate leadership infrastructure planning sustainable development and aviation systems delivered by global education platforms and institutions. These credentials reinforce her ability to bridge design intelligence corporate strategy and infrastructure research.
Under her leadership Susdev Group has evolved from a specialized property consultancy into a diversified multinational holding group spanning hospitality property development and aviation insights. Her influence is reflected in the Group’s strong research orientation disciplined expansion strategy and elevated international profile positioning Susdev as a credible and forward looking partner for long term development across the Asia Pacific region.
CEO’s Message
As President and Chief Executive Officer of Susdev Group Holdings Limited I am honored to share my message with our team shareholders clients and partners across the Asia Pacific region.
Since joining Susdev in 2022 I have witnessed and guided a period of meaningful transformation. What began as a focused property consulting firm has evolved into a diversified multinational group operating across hospitality property development and aviation insights. This progress has been driven not by rapid expansion alone but by discipline research clarity of vision and a deep commitment to long term value creation.
At Susdev we believe that design intelligence research integrity and regional understanding must work together. Every project we undertake whether in luxury hospitality large scale development or aviation infrastructure is approached with responsibility precision and respect for its social economic and environmental impact. We do not pursue short term results. We build platforms for sustainable growth and enduring partnerships.
I am deeply grateful to our team whose dedication professionalism and ambition define the culture of Susdev. To our shareholders thank you for your trust and long term belief. To our clients and partners your collaboration continues to challenge us to think bigger act smarter and deliver with excellence.
As we look ahead Susdev will continue to strengthen its role as a research driven strategic partner across Asia Pacific. We will remain committed to innovation sustainability and international cooperation while staying grounded in integrity and purpose.
Together we will shape the next chapter of Susdev with confidence responsibility and vision.
Pham Ngoc Anh Thi
President and Chief Executive Officer
Susdev Group Holdings Limited
