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Center for Vocational Training Limited by Guarantee – Guarantors / Member Profiles

The following guarantors are local professionals with extensive experience in technical and vocational education fields and are the shareholders in terms of their intellectual properties. They are voluntary supporting CVT.

Function Education Background
Daw Khin Mar Aye
Daw Khin Mar Aye
(Stakeholder Engagement)
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics)
  • Master of Development Studies (Yangon University of Economics)
  • Cert’ Safety Supervisor (Singapore)
  • RSE (Electronics)
She served as the Director of the Directorate of Labour at the Myanmar Ministry of Labour for over a decade before becoming the Principal at the Yankin Skills Training Center. She played a pivotal role in developing the National Skills Standard Authority (NSSA) and establishing competency standards for over 50 occupations. She delivered Training of Trainers and Skills Assessment programs and is a legally appointed Inspector within the NSSA. Additionally, she was a member of the CVT Advisory Board from 2015 to 2018.
U Soe Min Thein
U Soe Min Thein
(Education Support)
  • Bachelor of Arts – Psychology (YU)
  • A – Psychology (YU)
  • MPA, Master of Public Administration (Aldersgate Philippine)
Nyi Nyi played a pivotal role in establishing CVT as Yangon’s only Swiss Vocational Training Centre, where he served as Public Relations Manager and Myanmar Language teacher, focusing on youth development. He also trained government ministries, institutions, and companies in effective communication and etiquette.  Currently, Nyi Nyi is the Training and Development Manager at New Link Marketing, supporting over 700 employees and also a Speaker cum Counselor for youth and supports CVT in his free time.
Daw Yin Yin Aye
Daw Yin Yin Aye
(Senior Advisor)
  • MBA, Master of Business Administration (YUE)
  • DIL, Diploma of International Law (YU)
  • BSc Hons: B.Ed (YU)
  • Further study on
    • International Trading in Miami Uni
    • Leadership and Entrepreneurship in Ewha Women Uni in Seoul
    • Intl Visitor Leadership Program IVLP in United States
    • Rule of Law in HKU

With over 20 years in education, and 23 years in management and consultancy, Yin Yin has served as Senior Assistant Teacher, Training Manager, Marketing Manager, General Manager, and Director at YINYIN KYAW Int’l Trading Company. Her work has involved advancing vocational education, particularly through Swiss dual education systems in Myanmar. Since the establishment of CVT, she took the roles of a director (Principal of CVT Myanmar) from 2002 till 2015 and Chief Relation Officer until 2017. Additionally, as one of the founders of the Myanmar Business Executive Association (2008) and Myanmar Women Entrepreneurs Network (2019), she is committed to business development and empowerment in Myanmar.

The following guarantors are local professionals with extensive experience in their various business fields and shareholders in terms of their intellectual properties. In addition, they are the responsible executive directors of the “Board of Directors” of the organization, as well as taking the role of organization management and operations at the same time.

Daw Khin Myat Sandar
Daw Khin Myat Sandar
Managing Director
  • Certified Director (Singapore Mgmt. Uni & MIoD)
  • EMDev S, Executive Master of Development Studies (YUE)
  • Post Grad Diploma in Education (YUOE)
  • BSc. Math (YU)
  • Dip in Hotel Management – (SHATEC – Singapore)
  • Further study on
    • Coaching, Mentoring, Counseling, Financial Management and Diplomatic Skills
    • IT Application in Tourist Business (Tourism Authority of Thailand & MoHT – ACMECS)

With over 30 years of loyal experience in hotel and tourism management and vocational education, she has played a pivotal role in a few companies’ transformation and expansion periods. Her career began at The Strand, a historic hotel in Myanmar in 1990 as basic staff and advanced to Sales and Marketing Director by 2005. She then worked as a Foreign Expat at an exclusive luxury resort abroad. Upon returning to Myanmar, she managed a world-leading destination management tour company for over eight years. Since 2015, she has been leading CVT school and is committed to new transformation of the school.

Daw Htet Htet Ye Win
Daw Htet Htet Ye Win
Director
(Education)
  • B.A English (Hons) – Dagon University
  • Junior Professional Certificate of Commercial Assistant – (CVT)
  • Master of Public Administration (YUE)
  • Post Grad Diploma in Education (YUOE)

Htet Htet has a comprehensive background in education and training, with a career spanning over two decades. She began as an Assistant Reservation Officer at the Governors’ Residence Hotel from 2002 to 2006. Following this, she transitioned to CVT, where she served as the School Administrator of E4Y from 2006 to 2015. Her dedication and leadership led to her promotion as the Head of E4Y from 2016 to 2022.
In 2023, she assumed the role of Director of Education at CVT, where she continues to drive educational excellence and innovation.

Daw Ei Ei Zin
Daw Ei Ei Zin
Director (Finance & Human Resources)
  • Bachelor of Science (Physics), Dawei University.
  • Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Government Technological College (GTI-Mawlamyine).
  • Master of Engineering (ME), Yangon Technological University.
  • LCCI (WBM).

Her career began with an eleven-year tenure teaching at Technological Universities. She then worked in finance and human resources at the Singapore Myanmar Vocational Training Institute for three years. With over two decades of experience, she has a strong background in academia, finance, and HR. Since July 2018, she has been leveraging her expertise in Finance and HR at CVT, where she continues to serve in vocational education.

Daw Thway Thway Maung
Daw Thway Thway Maung
Director (MarCom & Fundraising)
  • DCSc – Diploma in Computer in Science (Yangon Computer University)
  • MSc Physics (Yangon University)
  • EMPA -Executive Master of Public Administration (Yangon University of Economics)
  • MBA- Executive Master of Business Administration (Aldersgate College)

Over two decades of her working experience began with being a sales officer at a Duty-Free shop in 1995 and advanced to Quarto Products Pte Ltd as a Sales Executive and later became a Purchasing Manager. From 2008 to 2016, she served as Office Manager at ThaiCom Public Company Limited. She briefly held the position of General Manager at Applied Technologies International Co., Ltd (ATI) before joining CVT in 2017. In 2023, she has assumed the role of Director of Marketing, Communication, and Fundraising role at CVT, where she continues to drive initiatives to secure funding and enhance the organization’s outreach and impact.

Daw Nay Chi
Daw Nay Chi
Director
(Admin & Facilities Operation)
  • Diploma of Professional Capacity in Commercial Assistant (CVT Myanmar)
  • Diploma in Human Resource Management
  • B.A (Psychology, YU)
  • Further study on
    • Project Management and Leadership (Thai) and Skills Development Organization Management (Thai)
    • Spreadsheet Application for Managers and Accountants, Communication & Office Management
    • Human Resource Management (ICM,UK) and Applied Myanmar Labour Law for Human Resource Management

With 18 years of experience in administration, operations, procurement, and logistics at CVT, she has shown remarkable loyalty and resilience. She holds a Diploma of Professional Capacity in Commercial Assistance from CVT Myanmar and a B.A. in Psychology from YU. Her tenure at CVT reflects her dedication and ability to navigate challenging situations. Additionally, she has a Single Subject Diploma in Human Resource Management. Her extensive experience and commitment make her an asset to CVT. Currently she is holding the role of Director in Admin and Facilities Operation at CVT.

Daw Thidar Aye
Daw Thidar Aye
Director
(Information Technology)
  • B.C.Tech (Hons) in Computer Technology (UCSM)
  • Master of Computer Technology (Part I) (UCSM)
  • Certificate for Hardware Engineering
  • Microsoft Certified (Professional Development (MCPD) & Technology Specialist (MCTS)

Thidar has over 18 years of combined experience in IT management and education. She served as an IT Manager for seven years and taught IT-related subjects preparing students for technology careers. At CVT, she has held roles as an IT teacher, EDP manager, and graphic design creator in her position as a Director in IT . Her extensive experience and dedication make her an asset to any organization.

Swiss Support Association

The Swiss association “Verein für Berufsbildung in Myanmar” is registered and located in Sarnen, Switzerland. The mission of the support association is to support vocational and advanced training provided by CVT in Myanmar. Experts and association members are supporting CVT financially and logistically as well as providing managerial and methodical advice. They are unsalaried consultants, who work for CVT either during their holidays or in their spare time. One of the main activities of the Association is collecting money from donors and partners to sustain the operation in Myanmar. Visit the “Association for Vocational Training in Myanmar” in the Web: www.cvt-myanmar.org

The members of the Swiss Support Association are:
Board Function Background
Mr. Stefan Vogler
Stefan Vogler
President Executive MBA graduated industrial Engineer and mechanical Engineer, resident project manager in Myanmar for 3 Years, supports CVT since 2008.
Jeremias Pellaton
Jeremias Pellaton
Vice President Cabinetmaker EFZ (Swiss accreditation), BSc Wood Engineering, living 4 years in Myanmar gaining experience in the TVET sector with focus on further development of CVT Myanmar.
Ruedi Fanger
Ruedi Fanger
Communication MBA University of Zurich; experience in controlling, auditing and marketing (research); current position: Head of Global R&D Controlling at Siemens (Smart Infrastructure)
Rolf Fischer
Rolf Fischer
Controller Certified expert in accounting and controlling / Certified public accountant / Owner of an accounting and auditing company
Rolf Grossenbacher
Rolf Grossenbacher
Member University of Applied Sciences, Department of Architecture, Burgdorf / Higher technical school for corporate management (HFU), Bern / Course Chairman for introduction of structural engineering draughtsman apprentices / Instructor in the SDC introduction program for new SDC members (section construction).
Marianne Schneider
Marianne Schneider
Member MBA University of Basel; working experience in different industrial sectors, former CEO of a vocational business school

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