Second Generation Vietnamese-American Business Woman
Crystal Lam never wanted to plan a coup. How she and her father handed over Vinawood, a Vietnamese manufacturer, and stayed close.
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The Business Family Diagnostic · Succession
She never wanted to plan a coup.
Crystal took over the firefighting and left her father the parts of the business he loves. Has your family talked openly about when leadership will pass on?
“The current leader has a plan for their own next chapter.”
Biography
Crystal Lam is the Managing Director and second generation to manage Vinawood Ltd., Vietnam’s largest wood component manufacturer specializing in customized window covering, millwork and architectural mouldings — exporting to developed and emerging markets. With 10 years of operations experience in Vietnam, Ms. Lam has led the firm’s expansion into new markets, product categories and strategic ventures.
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