Nguyễn Thị Phương Thảo is a Vietnamese businesswoman, the self-made billionaire Founder and CEO of VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Company (HOSE: VJC), Vietnam's largest private airline, and a major real estate developer. Her career is rooted in finance, commodities trading, and entrepreneurial audacity.

Thảo holds a B.A. in Economics and Finance from the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics and a Ph.D. in Economic Management. Her philosophical approach centers on disruptive value pricing (the low-cost carrier model), scale efficiency, and long-term asset hold in the high-growth aviation and tourism sectors.

• VietJet Air (Founder & CEO): The core publicly traded asset, Vietnam's largest private airline (known for its low-cost carrier model).
• Real Estate Focus: She is a major real estate developer (operating Sovico Holdings).
• Aviation Pioneer: Her success is built on scale investment in aircraft fleet and route networks, successfully challenging the state-owned flag carrier (Vietnam Airlines).
• Controversy/Branding: VietJet is known for its controversial bikini calendar marketing campaigns.

Nguyễn Thị Phương Thảo's strategic genius was her commitment to the low-cost carrier (LCC) model. She started her career trading commodities (rubber, machinery, coal) in Eastern Europe after the collapse of the Soviet Union. 2011: VietJet Air. She launched VietJet Air, successfully building it into Vietnam's dominant private airline by offering ultra-low fares and aggressive marketing (including the famous bikini calendar).

Her structural contribution is immense: pioneering the LCC model that democratized air travel for millions of Vietnamese consumers. The company successfully executed its IPO on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE) in 2017. Her wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable profitability of the global aviation and tourism sectors.

Nguyễn Thị Phương Thảo's social impact is structural, stemming from VietJet Air's role in providing essential, affordable air travel to millions, accelerating national tourism and economic integration. The company contributes significantly to employment and regional connectivity. Her personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives.

Her structural contribution is tied to the successful privatization and modernization of the Vietnamese aviation sector.

Nguyễn Thị Phương Thảo maintains the professional, composed style of a corporate executive. Her attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. Her aesthetic reflects serious authority and stability, typical of a leader in the high-stakes aviation sector.

Residing in Hanoi, Vietnam, her luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from her multi-billion dollar fortune. Her life is dedicated to aviation management, investment strategy, and the long-term stewardship of the VietJet empire.