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About Us

History

Embers Asia has been doing business in Southeast Asia, and Vietnam specifically since 2001. The company was the first in the experiential learning and team building industry in Vietnam and was born out of a desperate need for alternative approaches to developing people. Since its founding, Embers has grown, not by aggressively pursuing growth itself, but rather by pursuing excellence in the quality of programs that it delivers. Today, Embers Asia is the respected partner of choice for companies, government organizations and international schools that are serious about achieving optimal performance through their people.

Facilitator Profiles

Brian Vierra

Brian Vierra has extensive international business and outdoor adventure travel experience. Brian has an MIM (Masters in international management) degree. He graduated from Whitman College with a B.A. degree in economics. While at Whitman College, Brian organized the first annual Sweet Onion Crank rock climbing competition (1992), which is still run annually at the school to this day. Prior to founding Embers Asia in 2001, he was the import manager for the New York branch of a global logistics firm. Brian has also worked as a business practices instructor at Hyundai Electronics in South Korea. In this role he was the principal point of contact for more than 200 of Hyundai's Managers and provided individual assistance in areas such as cross-cultural communication, business negotiation skills, and general US business practices. Brian was also a Peace Corps volunteer, stationed in Tanzania, East Africa.

Laurent Granier

Laurent Granier has been with Embers Asia since early 2006 as Vietnam's program director, and is actively engaged in the design and operation of Team Building events. Prior to joining Embers Asia, Laurent previously worked for Exotissimo Travel Vietnam as the Customer Care Manager. He has gained a great understanding of customer service thanks to his experience of working in a multi cultural environment. Despite his age, Laurent has traveled, studied and worked in over 20 countries. He graduated from Bournemouth University (UK) with Distinctions in a M.A. degree in European Tourism Management with a focus on Corporate Social Responsibility. He is a black belt holder in judo, a sport he has been practicing for over 15 years.

Truong Van Tien

Truong Van Tien started with Embers Asia in 2003. He has since moved into the position of program coordinator and has a strong understanding of the experiential activities that Embers uses, and how best to deliver these activities to our Vietnamese participants. Tien graduated from Dalat University with a B.A. degree in English.