Finance and community governance
Vivienne Nguyen
Former Victorian Multicultural Commission chair.
Background and first steps
Nguyen was born in Vietnam in 1971 and arrived in Australia in 1983 after time as a refugee in Malaysia. The Victorian Government records her family’s migration and subsequent community engagement.
Career and appointments
She pursued a corporate career in banking and finance while studying part time, including for a Master of Applied Finance. The University of Melbourne describes her work in business development and community leadership.
Public record
She served as chair of the Victorian Multicultural Commission and helped establish a leadership program through the Vietnamese Community in Australia. These positions span business, government and volunteer work.