VGS Group welcomes new leaders, owners
Vo Duy Nghia has taken the helm at VGS Group, a prominent corporation in Vietnam's golf ecosystem and the developer-operator of the national golf handicap system vHandicap, as new chairman and CEO.
Nghia, a seasoned golfer with extensive experience in technology and media business management, recently acquired the entire stake in VGS Group and is actively implementing plans for the corporation's new journey.
"I am delighted to take the reins of the nation's most dynamic golf development corporation. The achievements of VGS Group have significantly advanced the Vietnamese golf community. Our plans, amidst challenges, focus on building a solid foundation, continuously improving our offerings, and placing golfers at the heart of our ecosystem to deliver unparalleled experiences," he said in a release.
An event was held by VGS Group to welcome its new leaders in the presence of Vu Nguyen, vice chairman and secretary-general of the Vietnam Golf Association, and Tran Duy Canh, vice chairman of the association.
After almost seven years of growth and contribution to the domestic golf industry, VGS Group, Vietnam's leading golf services corporation and the innovator behind the vHandicap app, embarks on a new chapter with totally fresh investment.
Under the visionary leadership of the new chairman and CEO, VGS Group is set to make significant strides in enhancing its ecosystem and services, centering on the core value of enriching golfers' experience.
Established in 2017, VGS Group is Vietnam's leading provider of specialized golf products and services, boasting nearly 100,000 member golfers.
Over nearly seven years of development, with the aspiration to "Build a strong golf community of regional and global stature," VGS Group has consistently been a pioneer in creating innovative solutions and trends.
Collaborating with top domestic enterprises and international partners, the group has been instrumental in developing a robust and sustainable golf ecosystem, expanding its reach from North to South Vietnam.
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