HÀ NỘI — FPT’s board of directors have appointed Nguyễn Văn Khoa as the new CEO of the corporation, succeeding Bùi Quang Ngọc, from March 29.

Nguyễn Văn Khoa is a young leader who has been with FPT for 22 years and has proven himself capable of assuming all the necessary responsibilities.

He has excelled in various leadership roles that require a tremendous understanding of business operations and technology in both B2B and B2C.

“FPT’s board highly evaluate Nguyễn Văn Khoa for his ability to organise, lead, inspire, motivate and encourage people moving towards common goals. In any position, Khoa always demonstrates the passion and determination to complete the mission. We believe with his love for FPT and youthfulness, Khoa and FPT’s senior leadership will elevate FPT to new heights,” said Trương Gia Bình, chairmain of FPT’s board of directors.

FPT Corporation has set a 15-per cent growth target of VNĐ26.66 trillion (US$1.1 billion) this year.

The technology sector expects to bring in VNĐ15.45 trillion, up 15.3 per cent; the telecommunications sector VNĐ9.98 trillion, up 13 per cent and education and investment VNĐ1.67 trillion, up 21.4 per cent.

In terms of profit, FPT has set a 16 per cent growth target of VNĐ4.46 trillion.

Regarding dividends, FPT will pay 10 per cent of the remaining dividends of last year in cash in the second quarter of this year after approval from shareholders.

In addition, 10 per cent of stock dividends will be paid at the same time.

For dividends this year, FPT’s board of directors has proposed a cash dividend of 20 per cent, equivalent to VNĐ2,000 per share. — VNS