Crystal T. Lam

Critic
DISC Type : C

Consultant, Vietnam at Christie's

Ho Chi Minh City Metropolitan Area, Vietnam

Overview

Crystal Thao Lam is the second-generation Managing Director of Vinawood, Vietnams largest wood component manufacturer, and a Consultant for Christies in Vietnam. An MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, she specializes in modernizing mature industries, driving international expansion, and bridging traditional business values with modern practices.

Passionate about elevating Vietnamese talent, she co-founded Lavelle Living, a lifestyle brand focused on local art. A vocal advocate for female empowerment, she has been a featured speaker at events for Forbes and Ernst & Young, discussing the triumphs and challenges for women in business.

Growing up in her familys business, she playfully referred to herself as the "little boss" while her father was the "big boss. "

Personality Overview

Precise

ROI Driven

Objective Thinker

They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often.  They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms. They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions.

Topics They Care About

Next-Gen Leadership
As a second-generation leader, she actively navigates succeeding a founder and evolving a family business for a new era, a topic she discusses in interviews.
Modernizing Industries
She is passionate about "bringing the sexy back" to mature sectors like wood manufacturing by expanding into new product categories and launching innovative brands.
Vietnamese Art
As a Consultant for Christie's and co-founder of Lavelle Living, she actively nurtures Vietnam's art and luxury market, connecting local talent with global collectors.

Media Appearances

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Work History

9-2023
Consultant, Vietnam at Christie's
6-2015
Managing Director at Vinawood Ltd.
6-2010 - 6-2015
Director of Operations and Business Administration at Vinawood Ltd.
9-2008 - 5-2010
Business Development at Vinawood Ltd.
7-2018 - 7-2021
YPO Regional Board Member at YPO

Education

2016 - 2018
Master of Business Administration - MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
2004 - 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from University of California, Berkeley

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Exp : 15 Location : Ho Chi Minh City Metropolitan Area, Vietnam Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Consultant, Vietnam at Christie's
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Insights For Selling To Crystal T.

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Don’t forget to mention how you compare to competition on both features and pricing
  • Tell them what ROI they can expect
  • Be formal and objective, they will appreciate it more

DONT's

  • Don’t try to give too many examples of other users, they like to make their own decisions
  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language
  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Crystal T. is

  • Strong evidence of ROI, effective pricing, and proven data points matter the most to them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Crystal T.

  • It is not very hard for them to say no if they are not convinced about the decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Crystal T. move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Crystal T. take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Crystal T.

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