INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING VA-IDC
VA-IDC is an international investment and development consulting company connecting Vietnam with Germany, the United States, and global markets in green energy, waste-to-energy, healthcare, and education.
Connecting Technology – International Investment – Sustainable Development
Founded on November 19, 2025, VA-IDC operates as an international consulting firm specializing in investment advisory, technology transfer, and cross-border project development. The company is headquartered in Bac Ninh Province, Vietnam.
ABOUT US
VA-IDC focuses on creating strategic partnerships between Vietnam and international partners to promote sustainable economic growth and advanced technology applications.
LEADERSHIP & ADVISORY BOARD
Dr. Viet Anh Nguyen
University-certified engineer and simulation expert
2010–2025, Assistant Professor and Lecturer at the Technical University Berlin
2015–2020, Simulation, Development and Testing Expert for Large Gas Turbines, Siemens AG
2019–2020, Advisor for the project between Siemens AG and the Government of Vietnam
2021–2022, President of VINEU – Vietnam Innovation Network in Europe (Ministry of Planning and Investment Vietnam)
2021–2023, Advisor for Strategy and Business Development of Siemens Energy in Vietnam
2020–Present, Simulation and Development Expert for Green Hydrogen Production, Siemens Energy Berlin
2023–Present, Founder and CEO of International Investment and Development Consulting VA-IDC
2025–Present, Regional Director of Steinbeis University NEXT (S-Next)
Other positions:
2022–2024, Regional Speaker Vietnam of OAV Young Leaders
Principal Member of the Vietnam Innovation Network with more than 10 years of experience in innovation development in Vietnam
More than 15 years of experience in technology transfer, project development and investment between Vietnam, EU, Germany, USA and the Middle East
Dr. Viet Anh Nguyen – Founder & CEO
ADVISORY BOARD
Andreas Henke, born 1962,
University-certified engineer and economist,
Professional career:
Until 1985, officer in the People's Police of the GDR,
1986, Head of the Waste Management and Landfill Department, Halberstadt Municipal Services,
1987, Head of the Labor Economics, Pricing and Accounting, and Acquisition Department, Halberstadt Public Transport,
1992, Owner of a private detective agency,
1996, Consultant in statutory health and long-term care insurance,
2007, Mayor of the City of Halberstadt,
2021–2026, Member of the State Parliament of Saxony-Anhalt, Spokesperson for Local Government Policy, Municipal Finances, and Civil Protection, Member of the Committee on Internal Affairs and the Committee on Finance,
2026, Representative of SHD GmbH Berlin
Other positions:
1990–2006, Member of the Halberstadt District Council, Chairman of the Parliamentary Group
1999–2006, Member of the Halberstadt City Council Parliamentary Group Leader,
2015 - Member of the Harz District Council, Parliamentary Group Leader from 2025,
2015-2020 Member of the Administrative Board of the Harz Savings Bank,
2010-2020 Member of the Regional Advisory Board of the Ameos Clinic,
2007-2020 Member of the Board of Trustees of the Moses Mendelssohn Academy Halberstadt,
since 2007 Member of the Board of Trustees of the John Cage Organ Art Project Halberstadt,
2007-2020 Member of the Theater Management and Managing Director of the Theater - Zweckverband Nordharz (North Harz Theater Association),
2016- Chairman of the Impuls Network - Festival for New Music in Saxony-Anhalt,
2010- Chairman of the ASB Regional Association Halberstadt/Wernigerode,
2020- Deputy State Chairman of the ASB Saxony-Anhalt,
2007-2020 Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Halberstadtwerke (Halberstadt Municipal Utilities), Halberstadt Housing Association, the Operating company of the Halberstadt Leisure and Sports Centre, the Halberstadt Transport Company, and NOSA GmbH,
2021-2026 Member of the Advisory Board of the Investment Bank of the State of Saxony-Anhalt,
2021-2026 Member of the Advisory Board of the Lotto-Toto Company of the State of Saxony-Anhalt.
ADVISORY BOARD
Prof. Dr. Mario Vaupel
Professor for Sustainable Leadership and Strategy
Professional career:
2001–2011, Head of Strategy and Chief Learning Officer (CLO), ERGO Insurance Group
2012–Present, Professor for Sustainable Leadership & Strategy, Steinbeis University Berlin (SHB)
2012–Present, Director, Institute of Executive Capabilities – Steinbeis University (SHB)
2014–2016, Director, Kienbaum Consulting Company
2022–Present, CEO, Steinbeis University – Schools of Next Practices (S-Next)
2022–Present, CEO, Berlin School of Creative Leadership (BSCL)
Other positions:
2007–2011, Member of the Board of EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development)
Co-Founder, European Corporate Learning Forum (ECLF)
Founder, LD 2.0 Network
Extensive experience in leadership development, executive coaching and strategic transformation
Manager of large transformation projects including reengineering, corporate integration and cultural transformation
Publications and research in strategy and leadership development
ADVISORY BOARD
Hannes Schuerger
Environmental engineer and urban planning specialist with extensive experience in industrial redevelopment, renewable energy and sustainable technologies
Completed military service in a mountain troop armored infantry company and apprenticeship as a landscape gardener
Worked as crew leader in a landscape construction company before studying environmental engineering and urban planning
During his studies, founded his own freelance business in landscape architecture and environmental consulting
Graduated with a German engineering degree and joined a large engineering company
After German reunification, advised numerous municipalities in East Germany, specializing in redevelopment and restructuring of industrial areas
Key expert in the redevelopment of major chemical and energy industrial sites, including the transformation of the Leuna industrial complex, now Germany’s largest industrial area (13 km²)
Advanced to CEO of a major engineering company with several hundred employees and multiple engineering and architectural divisions
Responsible for the legal supervision of one of Germany’s largest foreign industrial investments, a €6 billion investment by Dow Chemical
Developed innovative municipal planning instruments and processes to connect departments, reduce public investment costs and improve quality of life
1990s: Investor and co-partner in building Bavaria’s first Waste-to-Energy plant, converting municipal biowaste into electricity and fertilizer via biogas technology
Internationally active in waste-to-energy and sustainable resource technologies
Led development of large tourism and artistic edutainment projects for governments in Asia and Europe
Focused on commercialization of new technologies in renewable energy, environmental protection (water, air, soil), digitalization and sensor technologies
2019–Present: Co-Founder of Elof Hansson Clean Tech GmbH (EHTC), Munich, in partnership with Elof Hansson International (Sweden), a 120-year-old global company with 36 offices worldwide
EHTC develops economical sustainable solutions for Africa and Central Asia, including waste-to-energy projects, solar parks, solar cell production, industrial developments and sustainable agriculture systems for carbon capture and carbon credits
Current activities include commercialization of:
Medium-scale wind technology (80–400 kW)
Circular construction materials (cradle-to-cradle)
Green fertilizer production using green hydrogen
Logistics systems for the future green hydrogen economy in ports and industrial areas in Africa, the Middle East and Latin America
Strong advocate for sustainable business models and global green economic transformation based on local resources
ADVISORY BOARD
Preston McIntyre
International business leader and strategic advisor specializing in global technology partnerships, diplomacy programs, and sustainable development initiatives
Co-Founder of Holding Space AD Limited, a pipeline consultancy based in Abu Dhabi connecting the UAE with global technology companies
Executive Chairman of PLM Holdings Ltd, located in Abu Dhabi Global Market
Founder and Principal of AGSSME, a sports investment platform with strategic partnerships including:
NBPA (National Basketball Players Association)
NFL
NBA
U.S. Olympic Committee
UAE Sports Council
Adviser for soft diplomacy programs at Hedayah, the Center of Excellence for Countering Violent Extremism under the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Former trainer and senior adviser for CICPA, formerly known as the Critical National Infrastructure Authority (CNIA)
Served as senior adviser on security policy for Abu Dhabi Police
Director of International Relations at Archeron Group, an AI platform focusing on: -Healthcare -Defense -Agricultural technology (AgTech) -Space technology -Banking and financial services
Ambassador to the Middle East for the UN Global Sustainability Index Institute, supporting programs aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Founder of the UAE Sports Ambassadors Program (UAE SAP), mentoring more than 4,000 young adults through music, sports, arts, and culture
Founder of the Lighthouse Youth Spirit Foundation, supporting youth entrepreneurship and investment in young innovators
Board Member and Executive Director of Global Mission UAE, a UAE–Japan partnership focusing on food and water security
Initiated programs supporting women’s empowerment and job creation in Afghanistan, promoting trade education and mentorship
Member of the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for Integral Human Development COVID-19 Security Task Force
Advisor to the Holy See (Vatican) on: - Nuclear proliferation issues - Digital Economies 4.0 strategy
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International Network
VA-IDC maintains strategic relationships with leading international corporations and institutions such as Siemens Energy, Steinbeis University, KfW DEG, STEAG, MAG (Germany), Admiral Group, APEX Group and other global strategic institutions.