Dr. Vo Tri Thanh is the former Vice-president of the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM). He is currently a member of the National Financial and Monetary Policy Advisory Council and Vietnam National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation (VNCPEC). He is also the Director of Institute for Brand and Competitiveness Strategy (BCSI). He holds a Master degree in Economics and a PhD degree in Economics, both from Australian National University.

Dr. Vo Tri Thanh mainly undertakes research and provides consultation on issues related to trade liberalization, international economic integration, and macroeconomic policies. His other areas of interests include institutional reforms, financial system, and economic development.