Wayne Farmer
Education
Ivey Business School at Western University
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General 1998-01-01 - 2000-01-01
Singapore Management University
Executive Diploma in Directorship, 2015-01-01 -
Queen's University
BA, Politics / Geography 1988-01-01 - 1993-01-01Work Experience
Islemount Limited
Current
Islemount Limited
Canada-ASEAN Business Council
Current
Canada-ASEAN Business Council
Holistic Impact Pte Ltd
Current
Holistic Impact Pte Ltd
DAIRYPROASIA PTE LTD
Current
DAIRYPROASIA PTE LTD
Cobalt Equity Partners
2017-01-01 - 2019-11-01
Cobalt Equity Partners
Skills
Summary
Managing partner of a boutique advisory firm and a private-markets professional with fifteen years of originating, leading and structuring pan-Asia investment transactions (focus on South East Asia / China) and selected cross-border / global deals. Originated approximately USD 3 billion of deal flow, closing USD 422 million in sell-side advisory, captive buy-side general partner and buy-side limited partner (fund and direct) roles across multiple industry sectors / asset classes; another USD 1.97 billion of this deal pipeline was closed by third parties in the market. Lead the firm’s capital / fundraising relationships, industry market intelligence gathering as well as deal execution for clients – including expectations management, strategic / operational advice / planning, corporate and board restructuring, staffing and deal / corporate documentation. Successful track record of launching corporate, entrepreneurial and public policy ventures with a high level of dedication to outcomes. Engaging speaker and an articulate policy advocate practiced in government relations, with an established commitment to the development of ASEAN.
