Trần Bá Dương
Trần Bá Dương | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1960 Huế, Vietnam |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Founder of THACO, General Director at Dai Quang Minh Real Estate Investment Joint Stock Company |
Trần Bá Dương (born 1960 in Huế) is a prominent Vietnamese businessman and the creator of the automotive company THACO. Additionally, he holds the position of General Director at Dai Quang Minh Real Estate Investment Joint Stock Company.
In March 2018, Forbes acknowledged Dương's wealth at US$1.76 billion. Under his leadership, THACO emerged as the foremost automobile manufacturer in Vietnam by 2016, securing a 32% portion of the market.
Biography
Born in Huế in 1960, Dương earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology in 1983.
He started his professional journey as a repair technician at the Dong Nai auto repair facility and progressed into various managerial roles. In 1997, he established THACO, which has developed into Vietnam's top automobile producer.
Dương resigned from his CEO role at THACO in 2013 but continues to serve as chairman. He and his family retain major ownership interests in the enterprise.
By 2018, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$1.76 billion, emphasizing THACO's leading position with a 32% share of Vietnam's car market as of 2016.