Charz Kelso

Visionary Enterprise Sales Director & AI Strategist
Ho Chi Minh City, VN.

About

Visionary Enterprise Sales Director and AI Strategist with over a decade of leadership in Asia, driving transformative growth and unlocking new revenue streams for global enterprises. As Enterprise Sales Lead at Dentsu Vietnam, I spearhead B2B sales and AI-driven solutions, leveraging expertise in market feasibility, strategic partnerships, and C-suite advisory to deliver measurable impact. Renowned for intercultural competence and innovative solutions, I am a trusted leader in digital transformation and enterprise sales, empowering organizations to achieve sustainable growth.

Work

Dentsu
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Enterprise Sales Lead

Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

Summary

Leading sales initiatives for medium and large enterprises, driving business growth through tailored AI and digital solutions.

Highlights

Spearheaded sales initiatives for medium-to-large enterprises, driving substantial business growth through tailored AI and digital solutions.

Collaborated cross-functionally with technical and vertical teams, optimizing core offerings and aligning with Dentsu's global sales processes.

Cultivated and managed a high-quality enterprise sales pipeline, leveraging extensive network and expertise to deliver client-centric solutions.

Oversaw global enterprise sales, implementing data-driven customer experience solutions that significantly enhanced client satisfaction and revenue growth.

Developed strategic relationships with key clients, ensuring solution alignment with their business objectives and driving measurable impact.

VNG Corporation
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Vice President of International Business Development

Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

Summary

Developed and executed strategies to penetrate new international markets, reducing B2B sales cycles and enhancing business processes.

Highlights

Strategized and executed market penetration for new international markets, significantly reducing B2B sales cycles through optimized processes.

Conducted in-depth market research, providing critical insights that informed strategic decision-making and enhanced business processes.

Led high-performing teams in integrating digital technologies, boosting operational efficiency across key functions.

The Kho Group
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Vice President of Business Strategy

Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

Summary

Directed project management, marketing, and leadership for large teams, boosting profitability and stability through strategic decisions.

Highlights

Directed comprehensive project management, marketing, and leadership for 108-member teams, significantly boosting profitability and enhancing operational stability.

Made strategic decisions informed by comprehensive performance analyses, resulting in increased profit margins and improved financial outcomes.

Represented The Kho Group on international media platforms, elevating brand visibility and consistently exceeding performance expectations.

Donnelly Hospitality Management
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Head Sales and Marketing (VIP clients)

Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

Summary

Developed and executed marketing and VIP relations strategies to attract and retain high-value clients, enhancing loyalty.

Highlights

Developed and executed innovative marketing and VIP relations strategies that successfully attracted and retained high-value clients.

Implemented premium service initiatives and targeted networking programs, significantly enhancing client loyalty and fostering long-term relationships.

Managed a portfolio of VIP clients, consistently achieving high satisfaction scores and driving repeat business through personalized engagement.

Education

Queen's University
N/A, N/A, Canada

MBA

Business Administration and International Marketing

Stanford University
N/A, N/A, N/A

Statement of Accomplishment

Technology Entrepreneurship

Certificates

Business Development: Strategic Planning

Issued By

Online Course

Large Language Models (LLMs) Business Use Cases and Impact

Issued By

Online Course

The New Age of Risk Management Strategy for Business

Issued By

Online Course

Embracing Risk and Learning from Setbacks with AI Projects

Issued By

Online Course

Enterprise Project Management

Issued By

Online Course

Skills

Enterprise Sales Leadership

Enterprise Sales, Sales Strategy, B2B Sales, Global Sales, Client-Centric Solutions, Pipeline Management.

AI & Prompt Engineering

AI-Driven Solutions, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Models (LLMs), AI Project Implementation.

Strategic Partnerships

Strategic Alliances, Key Client Relationships, Business Development, Market Penetration, C-suite Advisory.

Digital Transformation

Digital Solutions, Operational Optimization, Technology Integration.

Project Management

Project Direction, Cross-functional Collaboration, Performance Analysis.

Team Leadership

High-Performing Teams, Team Management, Mentorship.

Market Research & Analysis

Market Feasibility, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making.

Financial Management

Profitability Enhancement, Revenue Growth, Cost Optimization.

Intercultural Competence

Global Market Understanding, Cross-Cultural Communication.