Dr. Le Hung Cuong, CEO of FPT Digital, FPT Corporation, has been honored as AI Leader of the Year at the Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards 2026. This achievement recognizes his contributions to leading FPT Digital in advancing artificial intelligence initiatives, digital transformation, and sustainable competitive capabilities for businesses across the region.
The Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards 2026 is one of the region’s most prestigious awards programs, recognizing breakthrough innovation and outstanding achievements in the business environment across Asia-Pacific. Each year, the Stevie® Awards attract thousands of nominations from renowned organizations and feature a rigorous evaluation process conducted by a panel of more than 300 distinguished experts and senior leaders across various fields.
This year also marks FPT Digital’s second consecutive win at the Stevie® Awards, reaffirming its strong commitment to leading innovation and creativity in the technology sector. At this year’s awards, Dr. Le Hung Cuong, Chief Executive Officer of FPT Digital, FPT Corporation, received the Gold Award for AI Leader of the Year, in recognition of his sustained contributions to promoting the adoption of artificial intelligence in Vietnam and the region, while helping position FPT Digital as one of the pioneers in this field.
With more than 20 years of experience in the technology industry, Dr. Le Hung Cuong and his team have shaped the “AI-First” mindset – making AI a core element in enterprise workflows, governance, and decision-making. He has led FPT Digital in developing pioneering AI products and solutions such as SalesMate – an AI assistant designed to optimize pharmaceutical sales performance and BidMate – an AI assistant supporting bidding and tendering activities, helping partner businesses improve conversion rates, reduce proposal preparation time, and cut costs. Under his leadership, FPT Digital has become a trusted partner of more than 100 leading enterprises in Vietnam, while also affirming its pioneering position in the AI field across the Asia-Pacific region.
Dr. Le Hung Cuong and FPT Digital’s team of experts have also developed the AI Lab consulting service, which supports clients in designing and deploying customized AI solutions tailored to specific business needs, helping enterprises optimize processes and reduce costs through the automation of critical tasks. In addition, he has served as a keynote speaker at more than 50 international conferences, sharing strategic insights on the indispensable role of AI in the digital era. His presentations have attracted broad attention from industry leaders and further elevated FPT Digital’s profile within the global technology community.
“We are proud of the achievements we have made and remain committed to turning AI into a true operational capability for enterprises, creating measurable efficiency and long-term value across the organization,” shared Dr. Le Hung Cuong.
