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Vinh Vuong is the Co-Founder and CEO of Garrison Fathom. A seasoned entrepreneur and globally recognized expert in crisis and reputation management, his career has been defined by his ability to help founders and leaders navigate complex government affairs and high-stakes situations—while securing critical capital solutions that fund essential initiatives and deliver maximum returns for investors.
As CEO of Garrison Fathom, Vinh has led the firm through private transactions totaling $2 billion, including a landmark critical and rare-earth minerals project valued at nearly $1.5 billion. In October 2021, he spearheaded a $150 million final bid, alongside a group of partners, in the auction to acquire Remington Arms Company from bankruptcy. This effort aimed to preserve the legacy of the 206-year-old company and prevent its fragmentation. Notably, at just 29 years old, Vinh became the youngest investor to participate in this historic deal. Additionally, he has co-led Garrison Fathom’s first hedge fund, GF-I, that has delivered triple digit growth since its inception in 2022. Vinh has spearheaded several transformative public-private partnerships that have been critical to advancing the security and economic interests of the United States. During the first Trump administration, he led Project Takeoff, a groundbreaking public-private collaboration with the U.S. government aimed at securing the supply chain of critical and rare earth minerals. Additionally, Vinh was instrumental in co-leading the nationwide expansion of critical communications and 5G infrastructure, working closely with key stakeholders to attract domestic investments and secure legislative support, ensuring the United States remained at the forefront of technological innovation and connectivity. Prior to Garrison Fathom, Vinh founded VUONG Global, a crisis and reputation management firm, where he guided boards, C-suites, government leaders, and high-profile individuals through high-stakes issues and challenges. Vinh’s clients ranged from the world’s leading financial institutions to heads of state. Corporate clients included HSBC, Morgan Stanley, NASDAQ, Broadridge, The TMX Group, CME Group, BNY Mellon, Investment Technology Group (ITG), Google, Qualcomm, Meta, Boy Scouts of America, Hollywood Foreign Press Association, and The Pennsylvania State University. He had also co-led high-stakes strategic communications initiatives for political campaigns across the U.S. and internationally, advising candidates and nominees. Vinh continues to be a dedicated advocate for civil rights and the protection of America’s economic and strategic interests. Actively engaged with numerous advocacy groups and political organizations across the globe—from London to Washington, D.C.—he works on a broad spectrum of pivotal bipartisan issues, including tax reform, constitutional law, and addressing complex geopolitical challenges. A steadfast supporter of freedom, Vinh had been a vocal advocate for Hong Kong in response to China’s breach of its peace agreement. His efforts also focuses on strengthening the United States’ global leadership in critical areas such as artificial intelligence, financial technologies, quantum computing, telecommunications, and securing supply chains for critical and rare earth minerals, particularly in the face of growing competition from global adversaries. Vinh currently serves as the Chairman of the Advisory Board at ARBOai and is a Board Member of RMS Aerospace. Vinh is a proud alumnus of The Smeal College of Business at The Pennsylvania State University, where he balanced academics with athletics, playing football under the iconic coach Joe Paterno. Vinh also completed the master's programs at Harvard University (MBA) and the University of Pennsylvania (MBA, Finance). A dedicated philanthropist, he is deeply committed to supporting organizations that combat food insecurity and uplift children and underserved communities, reflecting his passion for creating meaningful and lasting impact beyond the boardroom. |