Novarche is an institutional-grade advisory firm focused on complex situations in Southeast Asia.

Insights, Augmented

Who We are

Novarche was founded on the belief that organisations deserve senior advisors who combine strategic clarity, real operating experience, and independent judgment—strengthened by modern AI-driven insight. Our team, drawn from global institutions and operational leadership roles, delivers disciplined analysis and commercially grounded execution on every mandate.

Meet the Team

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    Augustine Wong

    MANAGING DIRECTOR

    Advise corporates and investors on M&A, restructuring, and strategic transactions across Southeast Asia.

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    Kelvin Kong

    STRATEGIC ADVISOR

    Compliance and governance specialist helping organisations manage regulatory and operational risk.

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    Tay Chin Kwang

    SENIOR ADVISOR

    Seasoned CFO-entrepreneur across listed firms and startups; leads cross-border M&A, capital raising and IPO-readiness.

What We Do

Novarche provides senior-led advisory centred on managed execution. We bridge the gap between high-level strategy and operational reality through four integrated disciplines: Strategic Advisory, Restructuring & Special Situations, Risk & Compliance, and CFO Advisory.

We don’t just diagnose challenges; we take ownership of the solutions. By embedding seasoned operators directly into the process, we ensure that every recommendation is implemented and every strategic goal is met with commercially grounded action. Across Southeast Asia, we help organisations navigate their most complex inflection points by turning professional advice into tangible, high-stakes results.

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    Strategic Advisory

    Guiding organizations through corporate strategy, growth initiatives, and M&A-related planning.

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    Restructuring & Special Situations

    Advising companies on restructuring, turnaround solutions, recapitalization, and accelerated asset sale.

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    Risk & Compliance Advisory

    Enhancing governance, regulatory compliance and enterprise risk management frameworks.

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    CFO Advisory

    Providing interim senior financial leadership to strengthen reporting, planning, and oversight.

What We’ve Done

Our team brings extensive experience from leading advisory, corporate finance, and restructuring roles across Asia. Prior to joining the firm, our professionals worked on and executed complex transactions spanning debt restructurings, M&A, and strategic divestments. This collective track record forms the foundation and depth of expertise we apply to every client engagement.

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