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Crystal T. Lam

Critic · DISC type C
Consultant, Vietnam at Christie's
📍 Ho Chi Minh City Metropolitan Area, Vietnam

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. "

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Consultant, Vietnam
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Ho Chi Minh City Metropolitan Area, Vietnam
Personality Overview

How Crystal shows up

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.

Priorities

Topics Crystal cares 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.
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Career

Work history

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

Media appearances

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

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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