The Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization (ASOCIO) honored exceptional organizations and individuals from 24 countries and territories across the Asia-Pacific region. This year, Mdm. Chu Thi Thanh Ha, Chairwoman of FPT Software, FPT Corporation, received the highest recognition in the "Women in Tech" category, standing out among thousands of nominees.
Established in Japan in 2003, the ASOCIO Awards annually select 100 exemplary candidates from over 10,000 submissions to honor those organizations making a significant impact through technology across diverse fields and fostering a robust digital ecosystem. This year, ASOCIO introduced its “Women in Tech” category, aiming to celebrate female leaders in both the public and private sectors who are making influential contributions to IT and community advancement. The Women in Tech award ceremony took place as part of the ASOCIO Digital Summit 2024, co-hosted in Tokyo by the Japan IT Services Industry Association and ASOCIO.
Mr. Brian Shen, ASOCIO Chairman shared,“The Award Committee is impressed by Mrs. Chu Thi Thanh Ha’s exceptional leadership and significant contributions to advancing technology. Her work at FPT Software exemplifies the impactful role technology can play, setting a standard for economies across the Asia-Oceania region”.
With nearly 30 years at FPT, Ms. Ha has emerged as a key leader within the company. In early 2020, she made history as FPT Software's first chairwoman, prioritizing employee well-being—a focus that proved essential during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under her leadership, FPT Software saw a 23% growth in 2021, reaching $630 million in revenue, securing a $200 million contract, and expanding its workforce to over 22,000.
In 2023, Ms. Ha and FPT Software’s board of executive directors led the company to surpass $1 billion USD in annual revenue with 30,000 employees, marking a first for a Vietnamese tech company. This achievement reflects her commitment to innovation and customer engagement, core tenets of her leadership.
Ms. Ha's contributions have earned her a place among Vietnam’s top business figures. In 2017, Forbes named her one of the 50 most powerful women in Vietnam, and in 2022, she ranked among the top 20 professional women executives. Recently, she became the only Asian woman in technology to receive the 2024 Hall of Honor award from the Shidler College of Business, University of Hawaii.
In addition to her work at FPT Software, Ms. Ha is a passionate advocate for gender equality in tech, encouraging women to pursue careers in the industry. As a speaker at prominent events such as the Women in Technology Forum organized by Swinburne Vietnam and Deloitte Vietnam, and through her collaboration with the Vietnam Women's Union, she actively promotes the advancement of women in technology and business.