The Chief Architect of a Unique Philosophy

The story of Anthony Nguyen is not just about building a company. It is the story of solving a persistent problem with a unique philosophy, forged from his own experiences and deep empathy.

Anthony and Mr. Nicolas Mangon, Vice President AEC Industry of Autodesk

A Journey Forged by Empathy

Born in a rural village in post-war Central Vietnam, Anthony’s journey is a testament to resilience and a relentless thirst for learning. After graduating with a degree in Civil Engineering and earning a Master’s in Project Management, he spent nearly a decade working for an American company.
It was during this time that he witnessed a great paradox firsthand: thousands of talented engineers in his homeland were facing unemployment, while companies in the US were struggling with a talent shortage. This concern for the “pain points” of both markets drove him to act. He didn’t just see a business opportunity; he saw a mission.

De la pasiune și cunoștințe la leadership

Anthony Nguyen, fondatorul și CEO-ul AXA Engineers, nu este străin în lumea externalizării ingineriei civile. Născut într-un mic sat din Vietnamul postbelic, călătoria lui Anthony către succes este o dovadă a rezistenței și determinării sale. De la o vârstă fragedă, a avut visul de a contribui la construcția de proiecte care să aducă beneficii comunității și țării sale natale.

Anthony a absolvit Universitatea de Tehnologie Da Nang cu o diplomă în Inginerie Civilă și mai târziu a obținut o diplomă de master în Management de Proiect de la Universitatea de Tehnologie din Ho Chi Minh City (HCMUT). După ce și-a susținut teza cu excelență, Anthony a fost invitat de universitate să predea mai multe cursuri de management de proiect. În timpul carierei sale academice și didactice acolo, Anthony a scris numeroase lucrări de cercetare publicate în reviste locale de construcții și reviste internaționale prestigioase, cum ar fi Jurnalul Internațional de Management de Proiect și Conferința anuală 2016 a Societății Nord-Americane de Procesare a Informațiilor Fuzzy (NAFIPS) . Aceste publicații subliniază înțelegerea și expertiza sa profundă în construcții și management de proiect.

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Anthony when he was presenting AXA Engineers Engineres’ success story at Autodesk Converge 2023

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Articolul lui Anthony a apărut în International Journal of Project Management

Experiență practică și viziune strategică

Cu peste 8 ani de experiență lucrând pentru o companie americană, Anthony a recunoscut potențialul și talentul inginerilor vietnamezi atunci când li se oferă pregătirea și mediul potrivit pentru a prospera. Această realizare i-a alimentat dorința de a crea mai multe oportunități de angajare pentru inginerii locali, permițându-le să-și arate abilitățile pe o scenă internațională.

 

From an Aspiration to a Philosophy

In 2016, AXA Engineers was born with the aspiration of building a bridge to connect the potential of Vietnamese engineers with the needs of the global market. But Anthony soon realized that to build a sustainable bridge, it couldn’t be based on processes alone; it had to be built on a stronger foundation: People.
He architected the “Happy Business Model”—a philosophy that went against the grain of the outsourcing industry. Instead of focusing on maximizing short-term profits, he focused on building an environment where every individual felt valued, heard, and empowered to “thrive.” This philosophy evolved into the ATED (AXA Engineers Total Employee Development) program and became the soul of our slogan:

“Where engineers thrive, not just perform.”

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Anthony într-o călătorie de afaceri în Statele Unite în 2023

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“We are not just building a company. We are building an environment where talented people can find happiness in their work and realize their full potential. Because I believe that only when our team truly thrives can we deliver the most exceptional and sustainable value to our clients.”

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Recunoaștere și premii internaționale

  • In 2023, Anthony had the honor of sharing our success story at Autodesk Converge.
  • Povestea lui Anthony și succesul AXA Engineers au fost recunoscute în mai multe reviste internaționale prestigioase. Antreprenor APAC l-a salutat pe Anthony ca fiind un "deschizător de drumuri rezilient", un lider în pionieratul noilor frontiere în soluțiile globale de inginerie. Articolul i-a lăudat perseverența, rezistența și spiritul de neclintit în depășirea provocărilor, învățând continuu de la veteranii din industrie și construind o companie robustă. Anthony și călătoria sa cu AXA Engineers au fost onorați să apară pe coperta publicației APAC Entrepreneur Cei mai inspirați antreprenori din Vietnam care revoluționează peisajul de afaceri în 2024 .
  • Mai mult, Liderii lumii l-a descris pe Anthony ca pe un simbol al spiritului antreprenorial, transformând strategiile vizionare în realitate. Anthony subliniază că succesul AXA Engineers nu este doar despre efortul individual, ci despre munca în echipă și colaborare. "Credem că succesul durabil nu vine din victorii individuale, ci din puterea colectivă", spune el.
  • În mod remarcabil, Anthony și călătoria sa cu AXA Engineers au fost, de asemenea, onorați să apară pe coperta Publicația liderilor mondiali Antreprenorii emergenți din lume redefinesc succesul în 2024 .
  • In September 2025, Anthony was invited to share the stage with industry giants Hilton and Vinmec at the MWC 4 Leadership Event by Great Place to Work

Leadership Philosophy

  • Building People, Not Just Projects: I believe a leader’s greatest success is creating an environment where every individual can realize their full potential.
  • Leading Through Service: My role is not to command, but to remove obstacles and create the best conditions for my team to shine.
  • Success is a Shared Journey: I believe the most sustainable achievements are built on a foundation of trust, respect, and the shared success of our clients, employees, and partners.
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Anthony pe coperta revistei World's Emerging Entrepreneurs Redefining Success in 2024

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Anthony discusses project design with one of his managers at AXA Engineers

A Legacy in the Making: Building a Global Design Hub

Anthony’s vision does not stop at a successful outsourcing company. He is now leading AXA Engineers into its next chapter: becoming a global Design Hub, a center of knowledge and talent where learning knows no borders.

This aspiration is embodied in the meaningful “5-Star Impact” model, a commitment to creating sustainable value for Clients, Employees, Partners, the Community, and the Environment. For Anthony, this is not just business; it’s about building a legacy.

Întrebări frecvente

As CEO, Anthony does not manage daily tasks, but he is the ultimate guarantor of the company’s quality and philosophy. He is deeply involved in the initial stages to understand your strategic needs and stays close to major milestones to ensure all commitments are met at the highest level.

His Master’s degree in Project Management is more than a credential; it is the systematic thinking applied to every process at AXA Engineers. From our Quality Assurance Framework (QMS) to our Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), everything is built on international project management principles, ensuring your project is run scientifically, efficiently, and with minimal risk.

Absolutely. The most tangible result is an exceptionally stable team (with a 97% retention rate). This completely eliminates the costs and risks of constant personnel changes—a persistent problem in the outsourcing industry. You get a team that deeply understands your project, ensuring consistency and superior quality through every phase.

This vision directly benefits you today. Welcoming international students and constantly seeking global talent exposes our team to the latest design thinking and standards. This enhances their creativity, flexibility, and cross-cultural communication skills—factors that directly help us serve you better, more thoughtfully, and provide solutions with an international perspective.

These philosophies are not just words; they are the foundation of our ATED human development program. “Building people” is reflected in our investment in in-depth training. “Leading through service” is practiced daily by our managers. And “Success is a shared journey” is the core spirit of every collaborative project. My philosophy is systemized into concrete actions to ensure every member carries the AXA Engineers DNA.

An Invitation to Collaborate

The story of AXA Engineers is one I am incredibly proud of, but it is a story that is still being written. I cordially invite you to connect with us, not just as a client, but as a fellow traveler on a journey to create a better, more meaningful future. Let’s start a conversation together.