Thriving in the Age of Disruption
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Thriving in the Age of Disruption
Season 4 - Episode 15 | From Law to Leadership: Annie Vo's Journey from New York Lawyer to Vietnamese COO (Vietnam, USA)
Host:
Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra – Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible
Guest Speaker:
Annie Vo – Chief Operating Officer, Premier Dental, Vietnam
Episode Description
In this compelling episode of Thriving in the Age of Disruption, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra speaks with Annie Vo, COO of Premier Dental, about her remarkable transition from a New York-qualified lawyer to a next generation family business leader in Vietnam.
Born in Saigon and raised across the United States, Annie’s story spans continents, disciplines, and generations. Educated at Yale College and NYU Law School, she left behind a successful legal career to return home—joining her husband, a dentist, in transforming her family’s clinic into a modern, patient-centric dental brand.
Annie shares how Western professional standards, when blended with Vietnamese values, can create sustainable growth—and why leadership begins with authenticity, humility, and faith.
Key Themes Explored
1. From Law to Family Business: A Transformative Career Shift
Annie reflects on leaving the security of a legal career in New York to help professionalize her family’s dental business in Vietnam. This bold move required rethinking success—not as personal achievement, but as shared growth.
“I wanted to build something that served people directly—something that mattered in daily life.”
2. Professionalizing with Purpose
Drawing on her Western training, Annie introduced structured systems, ethical standards, and a service culture focused on patient experience—redefining what it means to lead in Vietnam’s healthcare space.
3. Entrepreneurial Mindset and Adaptability
Her leadership embodies resilience and flexibility—qualities she believes are essential in a world of constant change. She credits her ability to thrive to being “comfortable with being uncomfortable.”
4. Leadership Insights for Women
Annie offers candid advice for aspiring women leaders:
- Seek mentors who challenge and inspire you.
- Work hard, but also own your achievements.
- Don’t wait for permission to lead—step forward with confidence.
5. Spiritual and Personal Anchors
Rooted in her Christian faith, Annie finds strength and perspective through prayer and reflection. She sees spirituality not as dogma, but as a daily practice of gratitude, humility, and purpose.
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. Sustainable Success for Collective Advantage, (SSCA) Program
- Vietnam | 3 to 5 December 2025
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