New GBA Viet Nam Chapter Leader

by Gerard Dache | Jul 31, 2022 | Chapters, GBA global

The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) welcomes Richard Ho (Ho Quoc Nam) as the new Chapter Lead for Viet Nam.

Ambassador Nam Ho serves as an ambassador-at-large to the Southwest Asian Nations. He is a statesman, Vice Chairman of Vietnam Red Cross Organization’s Sponsor Council, and an Angel Investor in Ho Chi Minh City.

As an experienced, strategic, and solution-oriented economist and business administrator, Ambassador Nam Ho brings many years of extensive professionalism to the public and private sectors. His public sector involvement includes international affairs, social economics, and governmental relations as a statesman.  In the private segment, the Ambassador serves in various capacities as a visionary leader, investor, and entrepreneur. He is equipped with excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and leadership abilities including a long list of impressive career accomplishments at the worldwide level.

His education is equally impressive. He earned a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from Aston University, with a Specialization in Banking, Finance & Entrepreneurship, Tiến Sĩ Quản Trị Kinh Doanh – 2021 – Tài chính, Ngân hàng, và các định chế Doanh Nghiệp. From Durham University, this exceptional student earned a master’s degree, MA, in Business Research. He earned an additional master’s degree in International Management from the University of Nottingham.

Nam Ho secured his bachelor’s degree, Business/Commerce, General – 2004 from RMIT University and received a Certificate of Chinese Language from the Guilin University of Technology. Along with having full proficiency in Chinese Mandarin language, Nam Ho has a professional proficiency in English and is a native Vietnamese speaker.

The GBA is very proud and honored to welcome Ambassador Richard Nam Ho as the new Chapter Lead for Viet Nam.

GBA Global Leadership Changes

by Gerard Dache | Jul 31, 2022 | Chapters, GBA global

Shiv Aggarwal, GBA’s current Regional Director for Europe, Middle East, & Africa (EMEA), has decided to step down from his role to focus on his venture EarthID, a decentralized identity platform that allows secure and frictionless exchange and verification of identity information. The GBA leadership is very appreciative for the dedicated work that Mr. Aggarwal has invested into this role and wish him great success as he builds EarthID.

Shiv says, “I have thoroughly enjoyed my journey at GBA since 2018. There has never been a dull moment – including reviving the London Chapter, forming the task force with Jovan Marjanovic and countless more. I have always loved working with GBA’s leadership team, as well as the entire global community. GBA is close to my heart, and I will always be around. However, now EarthID needs my full attention. 2022 has been an exceptional year for us. We are growing from strength to strength – increased our customer base, forged new partnerships, forayed into new geographies, covered by international media, and won the Digital Leaders 2022 Blockchain Innovation Category award. All this would not have been possible without GBA’s community. So, I will always be grateful for the same.”

The EMEA leadership role will transition to Priya Guliani. Priya is a technology and impact entrepreneur. She is an MIT certified leadership professional and Oxford certified Blockchain expert with over 14 years of IT consulting experience. She has been instrumental in the success of many strategic and digital transformation initiatives for global brands. Ms. Guliani is also an author and speaker in innovative technology and sustainability space. She Joined GBA in 2019 as a member and has since moved ranks from leading operations to UK chapter president. Being passionate about sustainability, inclusion, and climate impact, she leads the GBA’s ‘Sustainable Environmental Stewardship’ working group. Priya also served as the Director for GBA’s ‘Blockchain & Sustainable Economic Growth’ event in May of 2022.

Some of Ms. Guliani’s other achievements include: the UK chair for G100 Social Entrepreneurship, Women in Leadership Award 2022 by GCPIT, Mentor with Women in Tech, and she serves as an advisor to an impact fund and innovative startups. She brings excellent thought leadership, camaraderie, and meticulous organizational skills, all while leading by example.

Priya will take the lead in establishing meaningful engagement for individuals and organizations (government, private, and non-profit) that are interested in developing and implementing blockchain technology across the EMEA region. The Government Blockchain Association is proud and honored to welcome Ms. Priya Guliani to the team as the new Regional Director for EMEA.