Mr. Hoang Vu Thanh (52 years old, from Hai Duong province, now Hai Phong city) holds a master's degree in economics, a bachelor's degree in finance - accounting and advanced political theory.
Before being appointed, Mr. Thanh worked for many years in Vung Tau City (old Ba Ria - Vung Tau province), and held positions such as Director of the Construction Investment Project Management Board, Head of the Finance - Planning Department, Vice Chairman and Chairman of Vung Tau City People's Committee.
In February 2025, Mr. Hoang Vu Thanh was appointed Director of the Department of Finance of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province.
After Ho Chi Minh City merged with Binh Duong and Ba Ria - Vung Tau, from July 2025, Mr. Hoang Vu Thanh will hold the position of Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Finance.
By mid-November 2025, Mr. Hoang Vu Thanh will be assigned as Acting Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Finance.
Currently, Mr. Hoang Vu Thanh is a member of the Executive Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, a delegate of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council for the 2026 - 2031 term.