Dr. Philipp Rösler, born in Vietnam in 1973, is a German-Vietnamese politician who has held several prominent positions in the German government. He served as the Minister of Health, Minister of Economics and Technology, and Vice Chancellor from 2011 to 2013, becoming the first Asian-born person to hold the latter role in Germany’s history.
Beyond his political career, Dr. Rösler is actively involved in the economic and business sectors. He previously served as the CEO of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Switzerland.
Dr. Rösler has a particular passion for aviation and is a licensed private pilot. He currently advises a leading aircraft maintenance company in Switzerland.
With the addition of Dr. Philipp Rösler, Vietjet’s board of directors now comprises six members. Dr. Rösler is expected to make significant contributions to the airline’s long-term development strategy, especially during its global network expansion phase. He will help foster growth between Vietnam and other economies, building upon the traditional values of each nation and people.
Vietjet, the new-age airline, is leading a revolution in the Vietnamese, regional, and global aviation industry. With its superior cost management, operational efficiency, and dynamic business model, Vietjet offers affordable yet flexible fares and diverse services that cater to all customers’ demands.
As a full member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) with the IOSA safety operation certification, Vietjet is also the first and only airline in Vietnam to be awarded the highest level of 7-star safety by the world’s only safety and product rating website, AirlineRatings. The airline has also been named among the top 50 airlines for safety and COVID-19 prevention by AirFinance Journal and in the world’s top 10 safest low-cost carriers list by AirlineRatings. Vietjet has been awarded the highest ranking for being the fastest-growing airline, on-time performance, and low-cost airline by renowned organizations such as Skytrax, CAPA, and AirlineRatings.
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Former German Vice Chancellor Joins Vietjet’s Board of Directors
Born in 1973, Philipp Rösler served as Germany’s Deputy Chancellor from 2011 to 2014.
Vietjet Appoints Former German Deputy Chancellor to its Board of Directors
Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company (HOSE: VJC) is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Philipp Rösler, former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economics and Technology of Germany, as a member of its Board of Directors.
The High-Level Personnel Changes at Billionaire Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao’s Airline
The Board of Directors will transition into a new role as Founding Members and Advisors of the company.
Implementing Disaster Prevention Measures
The Vietnam Aviation Authority urges all units to promptly coordinate and mobilize all resources to enhance disaster prevention and control capabilities.
“Vietnamese Billionaire Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao: Vietjet’s Commitment to Being a Growth Connector Between Vietnam and the World.”
On May 30, Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company (HOSE: VJC) held its 2025 Annual General Meeting, setting its sights on the continued expansion of domestic services and investment in its aircraft fleet for long-term growth.
