Erik Vian
Managing Partner

Former Managing Partner of Odgers Berndtson Vietnam, Erik is highly regarded in the Vietnam business community for being an “Emerging Market Specialist” and for his ability to deliver results for his clients across a wide range of industries.

Whilst at Odgers Berndtson, Erik led a team that successfully recruited Country Heads, Functional Heads and Board Level appointments for Bayer, MetLife, Eli Lilly, Zuellig Pharma, Fresenius Kabi, Maersk Lines, PwC, Connell, ECCO, SIG Combibloc, University of Technology Sydney, RMIT University, VinaCapital Group, Masan Group among other multinationals and local conglomerates.

Erik also advises ASEAN/SEA leaders on regional appointments based in Vietnam.

Before discovering his passion for executive search, Erik was the Head of Retail Banking for HSBC (Vietnam). He also held general management and leadership roles at two architectural and engineering design firms and an e-commerce startup.

Prior to Vietnam, Erik spent most of his professional career in the U.S. with Wells Fargo Bank. His professional experience in Vietnam spans over 20 years.

Erik has a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, Law & Society from the University of California, Irvine.