According to Fortune, the list of the Most Powerful Women Asia 2024 honours women reshaping the concept of leadership by transforming their companies, advancing industries, driving growth, fostering technological innovation, and inspiring the next generation of leaders. This is the first year Fortune has published the list of MPW Asia, reflecting the region's increasingly influential economy on the global stage.
The list is based on five criteria: business scale and growth, strategic vision, innovation and breakthrough achievements, impact on business and the economy, and social reputation and influence.
This year’s MPW Asia featured 100 businesswomen from 11 countries and territories, including China, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Australia.
As one of the pioneering entrepreneurs in Vietnam, with nearly half a century of experience navigating the country’s evolving economy, Mai Kieu Lien has made significant contributions to Vietnam’s economy and the dairy industry, improving the lives of generations of Vietnamese children.
Since Vinamilk’s inception, particularly over her 32 years as CEO, Mai Kieu Lien’s bold leadership and innovative thinking have propelled the company to global prominence. Vinamilk now ranks among the world’s top 40 dairy companies (by revenue) and is the 6th most valuable dairy brand globally, with products in 61 countries and territories.
In recognition of her exceptional contributions to Vietnam’s development, Mai Kieu Lien has been awarded the Third-Class Independence Order and has repeatedly been listed among the most powerful women in Vietnam and Asia. She is also the only Vietnamese businesswoman receiving the Forbes Vietnam Lifetime Achievement Award.
