About Kusto Home
Our Story
Kusto Home is the real estate arm of Kusto Group.
To cater for the emerging needs for quality residential developments in Vietnam and to capitalise on opportunities for investment, Kusto Home with its successful projects including the award- winning Diamond Island in Vietnam, has pioneered new ways of living beyond properties.
Driven by a culture of entrepreneurship and daring to transform dreams into reality, Kusto Home explores and innovates new living solutions and customised experiences. Leveraging international experience from diverse industry sectors, strong financial capability, and excellent track record from Kusto Group combined with our in-depth local understanding, there is no limit to what we can share with our customers, our investors, and our people.
Applying our strong experience in the international real estate market and capturing the demand of a niche market in Vietnam’s growing market, we at Kusto Home Vietnam have set our sights on becoming the leading developer of wellness and resort-style living spaces. Our vision is transformed into differentiated projects that deliver timeless design, distinct wellness experience, and international standard quality in strategic locations.
OUR VISION
Beyond Property is the term that represents the project development philosophy of Kusto Home, inspired by Kusto Group's multi-cultural, multi-ethnic background.
As we deliver high-quality residential projects to the Vietnamese real estate market, our approach is to implement our respect and understanding of local cultures and interests. By doing so, Kusto Home does not create ordinary or mass-produced properties; we explore beyond and make a difference by tailoring every aspect of each project to truly fulfilled the needs of the target demography. This is Beyond Property; this is what we called “Kustomization”.
OUR MISSION is to…
Be Brave – Dare to explore new ideas and challenge the status quo.
Have an Entrepreneurial Spirit – Seek out and create new opportunities.
Be Respectful – Value one another, embrace diversity, and honor local cultures.
Be Trustworthy – Build credibility and create long-term value for clients, partners, and communities.
Be People-Centric – Cultivate the best working environment so our people can deliver exceptional care to our customers.
OUR VALUES
Leadership
Sergey Nam
CEO
Mr. Sergey Nam holds MSC Degree in Finance and Economics from the University of Newcastle (UK). Having 15 years of experience in Banking, Sales, and Property Development, Mr. Sergey Nam was appointed by the BOD of Kusto Home to be the General Director in 2021. Previously, he held the position of Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Kusto Home Vietnam. Mr. Sergey Nam had a major role in the management team and contributed greatly to the success of Diamond Island project, a milestone for the Kusto Home brand in the Vietnamese market.
PHONG NGUYEN
Deputy CEO
Graduating from the University of Sunderland (UK) with a Business Administration degree, Mr. Phong Nguyen has more than ten years of experience in various roles in the real estate industry. He worked for Savills Research department in 2009, as well as the Investment team in VietHousing JSC before joining Kusto Home. Currently, he is in charge of acquiring new projects in many promising markets across Vietnam, bringing valuable assets to Kusto Home and investors.
TRANG NGUY
Finance & Operation Director
Ms. Trang Nguy graduated from the Foreign Trade University of Ho Chi Minh City in 2006 and received the Certification of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in 2009 and Charter Financial Analyst (CFA) in 2011. She is currently the Finance Director after undertaking many positions at both Kusto Investment Management VN and Kusto Home since 2013, such as Financial Analyst Assistant Manager, Chief Accountant, Finance Manager, and Finance Controller. Ms. Trang Nguy also has three years of experience as an Audit Senior at KPMG and six years of experience as an Investment Manager at Sacombank.
Nguyen Vu Hao
Project Director
Mr. Hao has over 15 years of experience in project development and completion. His expertise has been acquired and honed through involvement in residential projects ranging from mid-end to high-end, as well as urban master plan projects. Prior to joining Kusto Home, Mr. Hao contributed his knowledge and enthusiasm to prominent real estate groups, including Keppel Land, Trung Thuy Group, M.I.K, Viva Land, Novaland, etc.
Lester Lim
Marketing & Branding Director
Mr. Lester Lim has over 20 years of experience in strategic and marketing communications, specializing in some of the most high-profile mixed-use developments in Singapore, Vietnam, and Australia. He played a leading role in marketing Marina Bay Financial Centre, firmly establishing it as a signature part of Singapore’s skyline, and later oversaw branding and communications for Marina One and DUO, two landmark projects with a combined GDV of SGD 11 billion. Mr. Lester Lim also spearheaded marketing for the Grand Marina Saigon, the world’s largest Marriott-branded residence, and other major developments in Vietnam. His expertise and achievements in raising brand visibility and executing impactful strategies have earned him global recognition, including the prestigious FIABCI Prix d’Excellence award.
Le Thi Quynh Thu
Legal Director
A graduate with a Bachelor of Laws from Hanoi Law University and a Master of Laws from University Paris V, currently known as Université Paris Cité, Ms. Quynh Thu has accumulated over 17 years of experience in the legal industry in Vietnam. She has held roles as an in-house counsel and an attorney in a law firm. Prior to joining Kusto Home, Ms. Quynh Thu served as the Director of the Project Operation Legal Department at Novaland Group.
Thang Thu Binh
HR Director
Ms. Thang Thu Binh has 15-year experience in Human Resource Management. Previously, she worked for Nam Long Group, SSG Group, and many multinational companies where she developed, implemented, and coordinated policies as well as programs related to recruitment, compensation and benefits, workforce planning, and organizational development.
Nguyen Thi Mai Tram
Sales Manager
Ms. Mai Tram graduated from Van Lang University with Business Administration major. She was with Kusto Home VN for 4 years from 2015 to 2019 to contribute to the success of Diamond Island (phase 1 & 2) as a Sales Supervisor. Before returning to Kusto Home in 2021 as the Sales Manager, Ms. Mai Tram had gained much experience developing sales agents for many projects in HCMC.
ABOUT KUSTO GROUP
In 1998, Kusto Group was started in Kustonayasbest, a local chrysotile mining and manufacturing enterprise, and it is where the name Kusto was derived from. The success of these young entrepreneurs in an unpredictable and transitional economy, beset with a range of structural and social challenges, helped establish a set of core values that contributed to the identity and success of the future Kusto Group which later became part of the Group’s DNA.
Today, Kusto Group is an international investment private holding company headquartered in Singapore with a diversified portfolio including oil and gas, agriculture, construction material, real estate and retail. Kusto Group is present throughout Asia, Europe and North America, including Vietnam, China, Israel, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Turkey, Georgia, Italy and Singapore.
Awards
Together, We Achieve Greatness
KUSTO HOME WINS DOUBLE HONORS AT THE VIETNAM PROPERTY AWARDS 2023 WITH THE REFLECTION WEST LAKE
KUSTO HOME WINS MULTIPLE HONORS AT THE ASIA PACIFIC PROPERTY AWARDS 2023
2022 “BEST COMPLETED CONDO DEVELOPMENT” AWARD FOR DIAMOND ISLAND
A TRIO OF AWARDS FOR URBAN GREEN PROJECT AT VIETNAM PROPERTY AWARDS 2022
“BEST OF THE BEST” 2016
ROBB REPORT MAGAZINE, 2016
2017 BEST CONDO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
VIETNAM PROPERTY AWARDS, 2017