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Ambassador Marc Knapper (ret.) Senior Strategic Advisor

Ambassador Marc Knapper (ret.)

Ambassador Marc Knapper serves as Senior Strategic Advisor to Kinh Bac City Development Holding Corporation (KBC), drawing on extensive experience in international trade policy, bilateral relations, and regional development. His diplomatic background provides valuable perspective on the US-Vietnam relationship and broader regional issues, including Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. His engagement focuses on helping KBC and the Group navigate complex policy landscapes and identify strategic opportunities aligned with regional objectives.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  Vietnam International Financial Centre (VIFC): Strategic advisory on capital markets positioning and development; financial infrastructure partnerships; and facilitation of international investor engagement within policy frameworks.

  Semiconductors & High-Tech Manufacturing: Policy advisory on foreign direct investment initiatives in technology sectors; innovation ecosystem development; and strategic positioning within global technology supply chains.

  Connectivity & Strategic Resources: Policy perspective on next-generation connectivity platforms; strategic resource development; and supply-chain security frameworks in a regional context.

  Government & Stakeholder Relations: US-Vietnam commercial policy dynamics; facilitation of partnerships with sovereign and international entities, including Japan, Korea, and Taiwan; and engagement with evolving regulatory frameworks.

BACKGROUND

Ambassador Marc Knapper has served in senior diplomatic positions with the United States government, including direct experience with US policy toward Vietnam, Japan, Korea, India, and the broader Indo-Pacific region. His background provides deep understanding of how policy mechanisms, trade regulations, and regional initiatives shape the business environment and influence strategic investment decisions. Ambassador Knapper’s policy foundation is valuable in helping regional organizations navigate complex policy frameworks and identify alignment with evolving government priorities.

At KBC, Ambassador Knapper provides advisory perspective on evaluating strategic opportunities within evolving regional policy contexts. His role emphasizes helping KBC strategically position itself at the intersection of US-Vietnam, and broader regional, policy dynamics and development objectives, while offering guidance on how shifts in policy landscapes can create new opportunities for the Group.

CONTACT

KinhBac City Development Holding Corporation
Lot B7, Que Vo Industrial Park, Phuong Lieu Ward, Bac Ninh Province, Vietnam
Senior Strategic Advisor, KinhBac City Development Holding Corporation

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