EVF Appoints New Deputy General Director and Chief Accountant
This Aveluro analysis covers EVF (Công ty Tài chính Tổng hợp Cổ phần Điện Lực) in the Financial Services sector. The classified event type is leadership change, with neutral sentiment and a deterministic market-impact score of 5.0/10. Source coverage came from CafeF - Doanh nghiệp, classified as a primary/top-tier source.
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Overview
EVF (EVF Finance) announced the appointment of Mr. Tong Nhat Linh as Deputy General Director and Ms. Dao Thi Lan as Chief Accountant, effective May 15, 2026. The leadership changes are part of a broader restructuring to support the company’s ambitious 2026 profit target of over VND 1,000 billion and its long-term goal of becoming a billion-dollar company.
Key Facts
- EVF appointed Mr. Tong Nhat Linh as Deputy General Director, effective May 15, 2026.
- Ms. Dao Thi Lan was appointed as Chief Accountant, replacing Mr. Linh, effective the same date.
- Mr. Linh, born 1988, holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Economics, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, and a CMA Australia certification.
- He has over 15 years of experience in finance, banking, and insurance, and joined EVF in 2020, serving as Chief Accountant since April 1, 2021.
- Ms. Dao Thi Lan, born 1989, holds a Master’s in Finance and Banking from the Banking Academy of Vietnam and has over 10 years of accounting experience.
- EVF’s 2026 profit target exceeds VND 1,000 billion, a first for the company.
- The company’s new operating model is divided into four pillars: Business, Risk Management, Operations, and Compliance.
What Happened
On May 15, 2026, the Board of Directors of EVF Finance (EVF) officially announced and handed over decisions to appoint senior personnel. The company relieved Mr. Tong Nhat Linh of his duties as Chief Accountant to appoint him as Deputy General Director, and recruited Ms. Dao Thi Lan to replace him as Chief Accountant.
According to the company, the move is part of a broader effort to strengthen the senior management team. EVF has set a challenging 2026 business target, with the General Meeting of Shareholders approving a profit target of over VND 1,000 billion for the first time. The new operating model is structured around four pillars: Business, Risk Management, Operations, and Compliance, necessitating an additional Deputy General Director to oversee operations.
Market Context
EVF shares closed at VND 13,750 on May 14, 2026, down 1.08% with a volume of 3.2 million shares. The stock trades on the HOSE exchange. The appointment comes as EVF aims to achieve a four-digit profit target for the first time, positioning itself as a potential billion-dollar company in the financial services sector.
Strategic Significance
The leadership changes signal EVF’s commitment to strengthening its management team to support aggressive growth targets. Mr. Linh’s promotion from Chief Accountant to Deputy General Director leverages his deep knowledge of the company’s financial controls, which contributed to EVF achieving record-low cost-to-income ratios (CIR) in fiscal years 2024 and 2025. Ms. Lan’s appointment brings fresh expertise from large-scale enterprises. The restructuring aligns with EVF’s strategy to become a billion-dollar company and enhance operational efficiency.
What to Watch
- EVF’s Q2 2026 earnings release to assess progress toward the VND 1,000 billion profit target.
- Any further senior management appointments or organizational changes.
- Updates on EVF’s cost-to-income ratio and operational metrics.
- Market reaction to the new management team’s strategic initiatives.
- Potential capital raising or partnership announcements to support growth.