Wayne Vacek

Wayne Vacek serves as the Managing Director and Practice Head for the Consumer Group at Founders Advisors, a firm specializing in sell-side advisory for business owners navigating investment scenarios. With 25 years of experience in Corporate Development and Strategic Planning within the retail and consumer sectors, Wayne has held leadership positions at top companies, including Tempur Sealy, FedEx, and Lowe's. Highlights of their career include pivotal acquisitions and substantial strategic growth initiatives, such as tripling Lowes.com sales from 2019 to 2022. Wayne earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Methodist University, where they also distinguished themselves as a four-year letterman and team captain in swimming and diving.