With the approval of the State Bank, Mr. Ly Hoai Van officially assumes the role of CEO at BVBank as of October 7, 2025. Prior to this, he served as the Acting CEO.
Mr. Ly Hoai Van is recognized as a seasoned leader in the financial and banking sector, having previously held the position of Deputy CEO at several prestigious and large-scale credit institutions. His extensive experience has earned him the trust of BVBank’s Board of Directors, who appointed him as CEO to drive sustainable and effective growth for the bank in its next phase. This appointment also aligns with the increasing demands of a modern retail bank.

Mr. Ly Hoai Van officially becomes CEO of BVBank as of October 7, 2025.
Currently, BVBank’s executive board consists of 10 members, including Mr. Ly Hoai Van as CEO, 4 Deputy CEOs, and 5 members overseeing key business areas of the bank.
The bank’s nine-month business indicators are expected to show strong growth: Total assets have reached 100% of the annual plan, amounting to 122 trillion VND; lending is projected to increase by 13% compared to the beginning of the year; non-interest income is expected to rise by 18% year-on-year; and nine-month profits have seen positive developments. BVBank’s total customer base now stands at 2.7 million, a fivefold increase over the past five years.
Aligned with its vision to become a versatile, modern, and customer-centric retail bank, particularly focusing on individual and small-to-medium enterprise customers, and guided by its business philosophy, “We Start With YOU,” BVBank will concentrate on three strategic priorities: (i) Achieving effective and sustainable growth, (ii) Enhancing service quality, and (iii) Strengthening team capabilities and transparent governance.
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