FAROUK ABD LATIF
Petaling Jaya
Summary
Financial and strategic professional with 20+ years of experience across consulting, investment banking, and private equity. Managed multi-stakeholder projects and corporate exercises, delivering solutions grounded in commercial pragmatism. Built and maintained relationships with senior leadership and external stakeholders since 2011 in a major plantation conglomerate.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Group Strategy
FGV Holdings Berhad
KL, Malaysia
11.2011 - Current
- Directed M&A transactions across upstream and downstream plantation sectors, achieving a total deal value of RM3.5 billion.
- Implemented strategic initiatives for FGV, focusing on overseas expansion, organisational restructuring, and business turnaround efforts.
- Spearheaded FGV's listing on Bursa Malaysia main market, securing over RM10 billion in IPO proceeds.
Head, Indonesia's Representative Office
Asian Finance Bank
Jakarta, Indonesia
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Managed syndicated financing for bank with portfolio value over RM100 million.
- Coordinated funding for publicly listed companies in Indonesia, including PT Indonesia Air Transport Tbk.
Vice President, Group Strategy
Perbadanan Nasional Berhad
KL, Malaysia
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Recovered RM60 million of non-performing assets from RM380 million portfolio total.
- Recovered RM60 million of non-performing assets including equity investments and loan stock.
- Concluded equity and real estate investments worth RM87 million for expansion.
Senior Associate, Transaction Advisory Services
Ernst & Young
KL, Malaysia
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Restructured Saship Holdings Bhd and Rahman Hydraulic Tin Bhd to enhance financial stability and stakeholder confidence.
Education
Master of Finance -
RMIT University
Melbourne, Australia01-2002
Bachelor of Economics -
La Trobe University
Melbourne, Australia01-2000
Skills
- M&A and transaction advisory
- Syndicated financing
- Financial modeling and valuation
- Restructuring strategies
- Strategic planning and execution
- Project and stakeholder management
- Leadership development
STRENGTHS
- Analytical & Critical Thinking: Acquired expertise in solving complex problems by analysing cause-and-effect relationships and interpret large datasets to assess issues, evaluate potential solutions and to make informed decision making.
- Financial & Business Acumen: Skilled in analysing financial data to assess financial health and make informed decisions to optimise performance. Developed expertise in assessing complex situations, analysing market dynamics to develop strategies that drive sustainable growth and profitability.
- Project Management: Experienced project manager with a strong track record in leading teams to achieve project goals. Skilled in portfolio management, stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation, and driving performance through effective communication.
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Malay
Proficient
C2
Certification
- Senior Leadership Program, 2016, FGV Holdings Berhad
- ASEAN Senior Management Development Program, 2018, Harvard Business School Alumni Club of Malaysia
Timeline
Vice President, Group Strategy
FGV Holdings Berhad
11.2011 - Current
Head, Indonesia's Representative Office
Asian Finance Bank
01.2010 - 01.2011
Vice President, Group Strategy
Perbadanan Nasional Berhad
01.2006 - 01.2010
Senior Associate, Transaction Advisory Services
Ernst & Young
01.2003 - 01.2006
Master of Finance -
RMIT University
Bachelor of Economics -
La Trobe University