Andrew Nguyen
san diego,CA
Summary
Senior executive with over 25 years of investment management experience in private equity, corporate finance, and portfolio advisory. Proven expertise in deal origination, execution, and monitoring, with a strong focus on buy-side opportunities. Recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion, alongside a commitment to enhancing organizational performance through strategic planning and data-driven decisions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Heritage Capital Advisors
01.2015 - Current
- Managing a team of investment professionals advising buy-side investors and MNCs by combining 20 plus years of unique on the ground experience with unparalleled acquired investment insights and judgment.
- Notable advisory track record including: SAB Miller JV with Vinamilk; Saigon Paper acquisition; Orangina Schweppes JV with VTI; Market Entry of 7-Eleven; Asahi and Sabeco; Danone and IDP; Suntory and Pepsico; Monster Energy and TK Distribution.
Director
Saigon Asset Management (SAM)
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Managing a portfolio of SAM's private investment transaction from start to finish with a supporting deal team.
- Developing new investment opportunities and assist other teams by participating in pitches, as requested.
- Notable engagement including Sabeco North America (NA). Developed the strategy for NA penetration and securing a multi-year partnership deal with a large American partner.
Chief Executive Officer
International Food & Beverages (IFB)
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Managed a portfolio of self-funded international QSR brands.
- Grew store development assets over 300% of Subway and The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf outlets within 18 months of taking over as CEO.
- Led in efforts to strategically acquire vertically aligned F&B businesses.
- Led in team efforts on streamlining and process improvements resulting in doubling of revenue and significantly reduce operating costs.
- Worked on the successful bidding and acquisition of two additional tier-1 brands from the US in 2013 and 2015 respectively. Name withheld due to confidentiality agreement.
- Worked closely with investors and brand owners on strategic planning.
- Board member.
Senior Director/IB
Indochina Capital (ICC)
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Lead a team of corporate finance and investment banking professionals on a variety of investment projects across a range of Retail Consumer, FMCG, Technology and Education sectors.
- Implement ICC's investment strategy focusing on providing strategic convertible debt and minority / preferred equity capital to promising Vietnamese based enterprises with between $.5 million and $5 million of EBITDA.
- Promote ICC's differentiated direct lending strategy includes being an active and value-added investment partner to niche sponsor-owned companies which includes leveraging ICC's aligned advisory and operating partner network in Vietnam.
- Notable deals including Ninomaxx, BIM Enterprise, MSS, Mai Linh Corp.
Country Manager
Temenos AG
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Manage all operations relating to Core Banking system sales, implementation and rollout for Vietnam.
- Most notable a record setting 11 installations in 2 years.
Regional Director
DAI/USAid Projects
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Managed and implemented all development projects for DAI/USAid in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Creating a rich network of contacts within and outside of governmental agencies.
CEO Banking Training Center
World Bank/IFC
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Led the development and implementation of all banking training and advisory for IFC's financial sector initiative.
- Accessing a robust network of governmental and nongovernmental enterprises.
Education
Series 7, 63 - Securities License
Merrill Lynch/NASD
San Francisco, CA01.1997
Credit - Credit school for lenders
Wells Fargo N.A.
San Francisco, CA01.1994
MBA - Finance
William P. Carey School of Business
Tempe, AZ01.1989
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05-1986
Skills
- Microsoft Office 10
- Digital savvy
- Deal origination
- Pro-active sourcing
- Financial & Functional DD
- Modelling & Valuation
- Market Studies & Validation
- Deal execution
- Deal Structuring
- Contract Negotiation
- Monitoring & Portfolio Management
Technological Proficiencies
- Microsoft Office 10
- Digital savvy
Timeline
Principal
Heritage Capital Advisors
01.2015 - Current
Director
Saigon Asset Management (SAM)
01.2015 - 01.2018
Chief Executive Officer
International Food & Beverages (IFB)
01.2010 - 01.2015
Senior Director/IB
Indochina Capital (ICC)
01.2007 - 01.2010
Country Manager
Temenos AG
01.2005 - 01.2007
Regional Director
DAI/USAid Projects
01.2005 - 01.2007
CEO Banking Training Center
World Bank/IFC
01.2003 - 01.2005
Series 7, 63 - Securities License
Merrill Lynch/NASD
Credit - Credit school for lenders
Wells Fargo N.A.
MBA - Finance
William P. Carey School of Business
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of California, Los Angeles
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