Bosch exec appointed new EuroCham Vietnam chair
The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) has appointed Dominik Meichle, managing director of Bosch Vietnam, as its new chairman.
Meichle succeeds Gabor Fluit, who departed from the role to assume new responsibilities as CEO of De Heus Animal Nutrition.
Dominik Meichle, managing director of Bosch Vietnam and newly-elected chairman of EuroCham. Photo courtesy of EuroCham.
During Fluit’s tenure, EuroCham saw significant growth in its membership and enhanced policy advocacy efforts, EuroCham said in a statement.
In 2022, Meichle became Bosch Vietnam's youngest managing director. As EuroCham’s new chair, he is prepared to uphold and build upon the chamber's 25-year legacy.
"Transitioning from a board member, to vice-chair, and ultimately to chairman within EuroCham has been an immensely rewarding experience," said Fluit. "As I pass the baton, I am certain that Meichle's leadership will further deepen the Team Europe-Vietnam partnership."
Meichle stated: "Dedicated dialogue with all Vietnamese and European stakeholders will help us unveil opportunities for impactful collaboration and sustainable economic growth in Vietnam."
Together with the new chair, EuroCham Vietnam has elected its 2024 17-member board of directors, comprising business leaders from major sectors across Vietnam.
“This blend of continuity and new voices will steer the chamber's advocacy for a premier investment climate benefiting European and local companies,” EuroCham noted.
New additions to the board include Ingo Brandenburg (Bayer Vietnam), Anita Holgersen (Equinor), and Thue Quist Thomasen (Decision Lab).
Looking forward, guided by Meichle's leadership, EuroCham is setting a refined agenda for 2024, focusing on intensified advocacy and expanding its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.
Regarding advocacy, EuroCham has plans to hold around 90 meetings with Vietnamese authorities and dispatch 200 letters informed by insights from its annual Whitebook. This includes widening its presence in Vietnam’s provinces to bolster member engagement and identify new business opportunities.
A key component of this strategy is the expansion of the chamber’s Danang-based Central Vietnam Chapter, relaunched in 2023, to enhance its support network and service offerings for members in this key region.
Beyond advocacy, EuroCham is dedicating increased focus to ESG principles and sustainability. This includes vital initiatives designed to raise awareness and comprehension of significant EU regulations, such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.
A specialized working group within EuroCham will be at the helm of these initiatives, promoting collaboration among business associations and spearheading capacity-building efforts for both EuroCham members and Vietnamese companies.
EuroCham will hold the Green Economy Forum & Exhibition 2024 in Ho Chi Minh City from October 21-23. This flagship platform will convene business leaders, policymakers, experts, and innovators from across Vietnam, Europe, and Southeast Asia. It will feature dozens of conference sessions, an exhibition showcasing cutting-edge sustainable solutions, and a high-level meeting with top Vietnamese and European officials.
EuroCham Vietnam's 2024 board comprises:
- Chairman Dominik Meichle (Bosch)
- Secretary General Marieke van der Pijl (Individual EuroCham member)
- Treasurer Olivier Rousselet (BNP Paribas Vietnam)
- Vice chairwoman Claudia Anselmi (Hung Yen Knitting & Dyeing co. ltd)
- Vice chairman in charge of advocacy Jean-Jacques Bouflet (Individual EuroCham member)
- Vice chairman Torben Minko (B. Braun)
- Vice chairman in charge of external relations Minh Nguyen (Mazars)
- Vice chairman Xuan Thang Nguyen (Schaeffler)
- Board member Ingo Brandenburg (Bayer Vietnam)
- Board member Kim Francois (BeLuxCham Vietnam)
- Board member Fanny Haniquaut (Sanofi)
- Board member Tri-Mai Hoang (Airbus)
- Board member Anita H. Holgersen (Equinor)
- Board member Stuart Livesey (Copenhagen Offshore Partners)
- Board member Javier Mendez Repiso (An Phat Holdings)
- Board member Thue Quist Thomasen (Decision Lab)
- Board member Giandomenico Zappia (AQUILA.is)
- Related News
- Read More
Thailand’s SCG books $301 mln in Q1 sales from Vietnam
Siam Cement Group (SCG) reported sales of VND7.77 trillion ($301 million) in Vietnam in Q1/2025, reflecting the country as a key market for the Thai conglomerate in Southeast Asia.
Companies - Sat, June 7, 2025 | 9:54 am GMT+7
Vietnam’s energy firm identifies 3 emissions violations among Vietnamese enterprises
Looking ahead, 2030 is a milestone year, as major global brands such as Unilever, Nestlé, H&M, and Nike have committed to cutting Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50-65%, said Pham Dang An, CEO of Vu Phong Energy Group, a major developer of clean energy in Vietnam.
Companies - Sat, June 7, 2025 | 8:00 am GMT+7
Deal acquiring financial firm of Vietnam's SeABank invalid: Aeon Financial
Aeon Financial Service Co., Ltd. on Friday stated that its deal to purchase a financial company owned by Vietnam's SeABank is invalid due to "inappropriate accounting transactions."
Finance - Fri, June 6, 2025 | 11:57 pm GMT+7
VSAP LAB to build $69 mln chip packaging tech laboratory in central Vietnam
Vietnamese private firm VSAP LAB JSC has been approved as the investor of a VND1.8 trillion ($69.11 million) advanced packaging technology laboratory project that will assist semiconductor production in the central city of Danang.
Industries - Fri, June 6, 2025 | 8:11 pm GMT+7
Vietnam's major property developer Hoang Huy successfully raises $30.7 mln from parent company
Hoang Huy Investment Services JSC (HoSE: HHS) has successfully issued 64 million shares for VND800 billion ($30.7 million) via private placement to its parent company – Hoang Huy Financial Services Investment JSC (TCH).
Companies - Fri, June 6, 2025 | 3:32 pm GMT+7
Subsidiaries, affiliates likely not to enjoy preferential corporate income tax in Vietnam
Subsidiaries and affiliates of enterprises in Vietnam might not be eligible for preferential corporate income tax (CIT) rates of 15-17%, in order to prevent abuse of incentives like splitting income for tax avoidance, according to the Financial and Economic Committee under the National Assembly, the country's legislature.
Finance - Fri, June 6, 2025 | 3:22 pm GMT+7
VPS Securities JSC named Vietnam’s best broker again by The Asset
VPS Securities JSC (VPS) has once again been honored as the “Best Brokerage House in Vietnam” at the Triple A Awards 2025, presented by The Asset, a leading Asia-focused financial publication.
Companies - Fri, June 6, 2025 | 11:40 am GMT+7
Vietnam's agri major BAF eyes two 6-story buildings for pig farming in southern Vietnam
BAF Vietnam Agriculture JSC has submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment to develop a smart pig farming complex including two six-story buildings in the southern provinces of Tay Ninh and Binh Phuoc.
Industries - Fri, June 6, 2025 | 11:20 am GMT+7
Food major Kido leaders reveal real estate ambitions
Leaders of Kido Group, a leading Vietnamese food and cooking oil producer, said they see many positive policies that are helping to ease real estate market difficulties and create favorable conditions for the company to develop projects on its land reserves.
Real Estate - Fri, June 6, 2025 | 11:03 am GMT+7
Indonesia accelerates procedures to join OECD
The Indonesian Government has finalised the preparation of the Initial Memorandum (IM) for its accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which will be submitted to OECD Secretary-General Matthias Cormann in Paris, France.
Southeast Asia - Fri, June 6, 2025 | 10:16 am GMT+7
OECD lowers Indonesia's growth forecast to 4.7%
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has lowered its forecast for Indonesia's economic growth down to 4.7% this year, from the previous 4.9%, due to weakened domestic sentiment and heightened external risks.
Southeast Asia - Fri, June 6, 2025 | 10:15 am GMT+7
Vietnam, US sign additional agricultural trade deals worth over $600 mln
Vietnam and the U.S. on Wednesday signed MoUs on importing animal feed materials from Ohio state with total value exceeding $600 million.
Economy - Fri, June 6, 2025 | 10:03 am GMT+7
My Thuy deepwater port to become central Vietnam logistics hub
My Thuy Deepwater Port, once operational, will not only create a new growth pole for the central province of Quang Tri and serve as a gateway to the East Sea, but also become a regional logistics hub.
Infrastructure - Fri, June 6, 2025 | 8:00 am GMT+7
Vietnam's 5-month registered FDI hits $18.4 bln, up 51%
Registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam hit $18.4 billion in the first five months of the year, up 51.1%, while disbursed capital reached $8.9 billion, up 7.9%.
Economy - Thu, June 5, 2025 | 6:52 pm GMT+7
Indonesia launches economic stimulus package to boost purchasing power
The Indonesian Government has rolled out an economic stimulus package worth IDR24.44 trillion (nearly $1.53 billion) to maintain consumer purchasing power and stabilize the national economy.
Southeast Asia - Thu, June 5, 2025 | 4:06 pm GMT+7
Vinhomes subsidiary to develop two industrial parks worth $383 mln in northern Vietnam
Vinhomes Hai Phong Industrial Park Investment JSC under Vinhomes, the housing arm of Vietnam’s conglomerate Vingroup (HoSE: VIC), is expected to be the investor of two industrial parks worth VND10 trillion ($383 million) in the northern port city of Hai Phong.
Real Estate - Thu, June 5, 2025 | 3:54 pm GMT+7
