Our Executive Team

Ken Duong

Ken Duong

Co-Founder | VP of Legal Affairs | Managing Partner

As principal advisor, Ken Duong guides business owners through the pitfalls and joys of growing their business. Ken is a speaker and author, and also heads Duong Global Business Consulting, a business services company. Ken is passionate about business and helping business owners find better ways to do things, make more money and enjoy life more.

Ken D. Duong, Esq., MBA started his professional career in 2009 after completing all his required formal, institutional education. That same year, Mr. Duong co-founded an international law firm with offices in Orange County, California, U.S.A. and Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam focused on U.S.-Vietnam bi-lateral trade, including corporate/business law, business taxation, international trade, intellectual property, and business immigration matters. His focus areas and experience are in international corporate/business law, taxation, and business immigration mainly focused on South East Asia.
In 2016, Mr. Duong co-founded Duong Global Business Consulting Group with two partners – Mr. William Dos Santos
and Mr. Tommy L. Duong – to provide comprehensive global business services, such as real estate acquisition and management, international business/corporate law, U.S. business immigration, U.S. product distribution, money transfer, and education consulting, for high net-worth foreigners, their families and companies, looking to live, work, invest, and immigrate to the United States. He has organized and led over 40 business trade missions to help SMEs develop global trade, economic growth, and relations.
Moreover, he has invested in capital and sweat equity in various companies, such as negative ion clothing technology, cybersecurity, food and beverage franchising, software development, and education. Peaked by his entrepreneurial spirit, Mr. Duong continues to find other passive income investment opportunities.
With community engagement, Mr. Duong has served as board of directors and chair positions on chambers of commerce, non-profit or not-for-profit organizations, educational board foundations, trade associations, government industry and focus groups, and other community building organizations. Mr. Duong lived in the U.S. since 1986 and received his Bachelors of Arts in Economics/International Area Studies, minor in Spanish, and specialization in computing from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and his joint graduate degree – Masters in Business Administration (M.B.A.) and Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) – from Golden Gate Unversity School of Law and School of Business in San Francisco, California, U.S.A.
Aside from his professional career, Mr. Duong has traveled to, lived in, or worked in over 25 countries, is an adamant cyclist and swimmer, loves outdoor adventure activities, is an avid reader and is fluent in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
William Dos Santos

William Dos Santos

Co-Founder | VP of Marketing & Communications | Managing Partner

William Dos Santos is a seasoned international business and marketing strategist with a decade-long track record of operational excellence across global markets. His expertise, fuelled by a double Master’s degree in International Business Administration from Golden Gate University, San Francisco, and a Master’s in Teaching, positions him uniquely at the intersection of academia and practical business acumen.

Since beginning his professional journey in 2001 at the young age of 18, William has balanced an impressive academic trajectory with a rapidly advancing career. His diverse experiences encompass roles in marketing, market research, communication, public relations, business development, sales, corporate management, and international business, providing him with a comprehensive view of the global business landscape.

In 2016, William took a significant step in his career by co-founding Duong Global Business Consulting Group alongside Mr. Ken Dat Duong and Mr. Tommy L. Duong. His contributions to the firm have been pivotal in guiding businesses towards leveraging the benefits of a globally interconnected world through innovative business and communication strategies.

William’s entrepreneurial spirit extends to the creation and co-founding of multiple enterprises in the Food & Beverage, Health Care, and Security industries across various countries.

Fluency in five languages (English, Portuguese, French, Spanish, and Italian) complements his global experiences, having lived, studied, and worked across three continents. Additionally, William is proficient in Thai and Malay, underscoring his exceptional linguistic capabilities.

Specialized Expertise in Vietnamese Market Dynamics:

In recent years, William has channeled his expertise into the Vietnamese market, focusing on critical areas like:

  1. Marriage in Vietnam: Offering insights into the cultural and legal intricacies of marriage in Vietnam, William provides valuable guidance for international couples navigating this unique landscape.
  2. Divorce in Vietnam: Understanding the sensitive nature of divorce, William offers compassionate yet pragmatic advice on the legal and personal considerations involved in the process within Vietnam.
  3. Opening a Business in Vietnam: With his extensive experience in business development, William is adept at advising entrepreneurs and corporations on the nuances of establishing and growing businesses in the dynamic Vietnamese market.
  4. Vietnam Visas: His knowledge extends to the complexities of Vietnamese immigration laws, providing essential assistance in obtaining various types of visas for different purposes.

William thrives on meticulous attention to detail and is driven by a passion for achieving goals with precision. His international perspective, combined with a deep understanding of the Vietnamese market, makes him an invaluable asset to those seeking to navigate these areas effectively

Our Team

Tuan Q. Ngo

Tuan Q. Ngo

VP of Business Development

Mr. Tuan Q. Ngo (Tony) is currently the Vice President of Business Development at Duong Global Business Consulting Group since May 2020. He manages the business development and customer relationship management teams, and provides strategic guidance and executive decision making on the executive board. Prior to his position at DG, Mr. Ngo worked for one of the largest seafood companies in Vietnam and Southeast Asia accumulating sales revenues of over $1 Billion USD to customers in over 50 countries on all continents. Beginning in 2006, Mr. Ngo consulted and developed the sales strategy to bring revenues from $40 Million USD to $180 Million USD in 2017. In the seafood industry, Mr. Ngo has managed two of the largest distributors in the world, e.g. Sysco Foodservice and Bid Food Group, and some of the largest retailers in the world, such as Walmart, Costco, Coles, Woolworths, and Aldi. Mr. Ngo was selected as the Intra-fish “40 under 40 Future Seafood Leader” in 2016. Mr. Ngo also established and currently operates a reputable seafood distribution company out of Singapore to provide seafood from Southeast Asia to the world. His current specialty areas of consultation are: international trade compliance, U.S. import and export regulations, sales and distribution strategies, salesteam development, business-to-business sales channel development, and other services to increase total revenues for medium-to-large multinational corporations. Academically, Mr. Ngo is a 2021 candidate in the Executive Masters of Business Administration program at Hawaii University Schidler School of Business and 2021 candidate in the Masters of Global Trade at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT). Mr. Ngo graduated with his Bachelors of Business Administration from Bedfordshire University in England and also in Singapore. Mr. Ngo also has a Certificate in Seafood Marketing Specialist from Marketing Professionals Institute in the United States (2019) and Certificate of Raising Funds for Your Business from International Trade Centre (2020).

Miguel Patino

Miguel Patino

VP of Finance & Real Estate

Miguel is a driven professional and businessman with strong strategic thinking, leadership, and analytical skills. Experienced in defining and developing multi-disciplinary projects, cultivating client relationships, and helping people and businesses achieve more. His ultimate goal is to contribute his skills to solve complex problems in developing and developed nations, help businesses to become more profitable, and connect international capital to maximize investors returns.Miguel earned an M.B.A. degree, with Finance, Real Estate, and Entrepreneurship Specializations at UCLA ANDERSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, and holds a B.Sc., Civil Engineering degree with honors from PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DEL PERU.

George H. Dang

George H. Dang

Immigration Consultant

Mr. Dang is an immigration consultant at Duong Global Business Consulting Group. He is a former Director of Asia Business Development at EB5 Affiliate Network in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. With over thirty years of experience as an International Business Consultant between the United States and Southeast Asia, Mr. Dang has extensive knowledge of investment programs such as the EB-5 visa, L1 Visa, E2 Visa, and many other programs.

Kim-Thu Nguyen

Kim-Thu Nguyen

Vietnam Business Law Strategist

Attorney Ms. Kim-Thu Nguyen has been practicing for more than 10 years and also runs a few businesses in real estate, manufacturing, and entertainment. Her areas of focus are business litigation, corporate & commercial law, foreign direct investment, and mergers & acquisitions related to Vietnam.

Thang Hoang

Thang Hoang

Distribution Strategist

Mr. Thang Hoang has been in sales and marketing for over 14 years and also worked in corporate sales for Lee’s Sandwiches for many years building national and international distribution channels for US and foreign companies. Mr. Thang’s team has helped large corporations create and expand distribution networks in the United States, including Kem Nghia, Sabeco, Kieu Hoang, and many other brands.

Tin Thanh Nguyen, Esq.

Tin Thanh Nguyen, Esq.

Immigration Law Strategist

Attorney Mr. Tin Nguyen has been in private practice for over 10 years in the area of family-based and removal immigration law, including many petitions to assist non-US citizen clients get U.S. citizenship.

Jonathan Tran

Jonathan Tran

Financial Strategist

Mr. Jonathan Tran advises individuals and corporations – both US and international – on life insurance and financial diversification strategies. With over 10 years of experience in the finance and business development sectors at large corporations, such as Wells Fargo, Mr. Tran is passionate about helping individuals grow their assets.

Kenneth Le

Kenneth Le

Real Estate Strategist

Kenneth Le has worked in the real estate field for over 10 years and has been involved in over $1 billion USD worth of funding of real estate transactions.

Angela Chai

Angela Chai

Singapore Business and Taxation Strategist
 Angela specializes in the incorporation of local Singaporean start-ups and offshore companies and analyzes the financial health of clients’ companies to assist in management decisions  helping entrepreneurs to grow their businesses. Angela has advised many companies including those in the advertising, engineering, healthcare, hospitality, retail and technology industries.
Rosabel Castillo Cui

Rosabel Castillo Cui

Philippines Legal Strategist

Mrs. Rosabel Castillo Cui is a Philippines legal strategist. Her areas of practice include business and labor laws, along with family law. Mrs. Cui is known for her remarkable dedication to her clients and is driven by results.

Gregory James De Tolla, JD.

Gregory James De Tolla, JD.

Cambodia Legal Strategist

Gregory J. De Tolla, JD., has legal experience in the areas of intellectual property, business law, and dispute resolution. He worked for Touro Law Center’s Business and Not-for-Profit Clinic and continued to cultivate his skills at one of New York’s leading intellectual property firms, Carter, DeLuca, Farrell & Schmidt. Greg has advised clients on all phases of business formation, corporate structure, and taxation. He has guided clients through patent and trademark prosecution, enforcement issues, and the transfer of rights via licensing, purchase, and sale of IP ownership. In the court system, he began as a clerk in New York State District Court for the Honorable James A. McDonaugh. He then served as a legal fellow to the Honorable Sandra G. Sgroi of the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division, Second Department, one of the busiest appellate courts in the United States.

Katie Nguyen

Katie Nguyen

U.S. Business Expansion Strategist for SME

Katie Nhu Nguyen is a business consultant based in New York City and Orange County, CA. She immigrated to the US from Vietnam and is bilingual in both languages. She graduated with honors at the Cal State Fullerton Mihaylo College of Business and Economics. Ms. Nguyen is an active contributor to the Vietnamese American Chamber of Commerce, where she is involved with events planning for multicultural communities. She has over 10 years experience in events planning, US payroll taxes, insurance, and employee benefits. She has helped over 500 business grow their operations in the US and hire their first employee. Through her extensive global network, she has curated valuable events for her clients that bring results.

Tommy Duong

Tommy Duong

Operations Director

Tommy Duong is our Operations Directors. He has over 10 years experience as an investment and financial advisor focusing on personal investment management. He is responsible for maintaining strong business relationships with clients to determine their financial needs. Tommy works with clients to determine their goals, provide market information and economic updates.

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