Talkshow

Talkshow: NextGen COO. From Manager to C-level in an F&B chain

A panel with 3 Vietnamese F&B chain COOs, sharing their journeys from Manager to C-level.

05/05/2026 · 19:30 - 21:30 AAU Campus · 343 Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 2 hours

About the event

A panel talkshow with 3 COOs of Vietnamese F&B chains sharing their journeys from Manager / Area Manager to C-level roles. How to build a personal brand, make strategic decisions, and manage multiple departments.

Held on 05 May 2026 with 50 Managers/Operation Directors attending.

What you will get

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Career Roadmap

The career path from Manager to COO

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Skill Gap Map

The C-level skill set you need

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Mentor Network

Connect directly with the 3 COO panelists

Event agenda

19:30 - 19:45

Check-in & Networking

Welcome drinks

19:45 - 20:15

Panel #1: From Manager to COO

A 5-10 year career journey

20:15 - 20:45

Panel #2: The skill gaps to fill

OKR, PMP, P&L, Leadership Archetypes

20:45 - 21:15

Panel #3: Managing multiple departments

How to coordinate Operations, Marketing, HR and Finance

21:15 - 21:30

Live Q&A

Ask the 3 panelists

Speakers

3

3 Vietnamese F&B Chain COOs

C-level Operations: Chains of 10-30 stores

A panel of 3 COOs from 3 different Vietnamese F&B chains, each with 8-15 years of industry experience.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a video recording?

Yes. The recording is shared with learners of the NextGen COO course. Register for the course to get access.

Workshop materials?

Slides + the OKR/PMP/3P Salary worksheets are sent by email after the event.