Doug Baker

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Chief Financial Officer at Learning Care Group @ Learning Care Group
Doug Baker's Location
Novi, Michigan, United States, United States
About Doug Baker

Doug Baker serves as Chief Financial Officer of Learning Care Group, the second-largest for-profit child care provider in North America and a leader in early education. His career encompasses more than 25 years as a global senior finance and operating executive. Leveraging his broad and deep experience in operations, M&A and strategy, Doug has earned a reputation for creating value through transformative organizational growth.

Doug Baker's Current Company Details
Learning Care Group

Learning Care Group

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Chief Financial Officer at Learning Care Group
Doug Baker Work Experience Details
  • Learning Care Group
    Chief Financial Officer
    Learning Care Group Sep 2017 - Present
    Novi, Mi, Us
    - Member of growth-oriented, transformative management team delivering double-digit revenue growth, margin expansion and value creation in the early childhood education industry.- Responsible for finance, strategy, mergers & acquisitions and real estate.- Responsible for value creation through the deployment of investment-returning capital across ~1,000 school base, an aggressive school acquisition program, a highly targeted greenfield expansion plan and growth of B2B and digital business. - Leading the digital transformation of the business to maximize operations and customer experience. - Oversaw ~$1 billion recapitalization of the business for private equity owner American Securities in March 2018 along with an investment capital addition of $220 million in 2020 for school acquisitions during the COVID timeframe.
  • Discovery Communications
    Executive Vice President, Chief Operating And Financial Officer, Discovery Networks International
    Discovery Communications Apr 2013 - Sep 2017
    New York, Us
    - Continued the growth and expansion of DNI to ~$3.5 billion in revenue by taking the business beyond linear pay TV into free-to-air and sports via the acquisition of Eurosport and subsequent purchase of the Olympics for Europe for ~$1.4 billion.- Responsible for driving functional execution and operations of advertising, distribution and content across five regions around the world.- Led the strategic process defining the transformation path from traditional linear TV to new world to new OTT/Digital world. Developed and led transformation plan with other members of the senior management team.- Worked with the head of tax to create an IP, Tax and Operating infrastructure resulting in more well-controlled operations in addition to a ~$100 million a year tax savings.
  • Discovery Communications
    Executive Vice President, Cfo, Discovery Networks International
    Discovery Communications Jan 2009 - Apr 2013
    New York, Us
    - Member of collaborative senior management team growing revenue by 19% per annum to $2.5 billion and profits by 22% per annum to $1 billion between 2008-2013.- Participated in five acquisitions and one divestiture, totaling more than $2 billion of transaction value. Transactions, as a group, performed at or ahead of deal plans.- Reorganized international finance function, reducing 20% of the headcount and 25% of the cost while increasing the team’s effectiveness. All CFOs promoted to CFO/COO roles at the request of their business leaders.- Took over the international sales function in January 2012 and led team to 54% growth in the first year, while increasing international collaboration.
  • Discovery Communications
    Senior Vice President & Cfo, New Media, Emerging Networks And Business Development
    Discovery Communications Jun 2007 - Dec 2008
    New York, Us
    - Established financial and operating control functions for Discovery’s Digital Media and Emerging Networks businesses.- Participated on joint venture team that created the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) and network rebrand team that created Investigation Discovery (ID).- Participated on acquisition team for the purchase and integration of $250 million digital media venture.
  • Discovery Communications
    Senior Vice President & Cfo Discovery Commerce
    Discovery Communications Jun 2005 - May 2007
    New York, Us
    - Facilitated strategic evaluation of Discovery’s commerce division, leading to the closure of Discovery’s retail store chain and shareholder value improvement of more than $200 million.- Responsible for executing the shutdown of Discovery’s 200+ retail store chain while simultaneously maintaining Discovery’s relevance as an online merchant.- Appointed to DCI Deputy Committee, responsible for planning and executing major, cross-company initiatives.
  • The Picture People
    Director, Finance & Controller (11/00-01/03) L Vice President, Finance & Strategy (02/03-06/05)
    The Picture People Nov 2000 - Jun 2005
    Plano, Tx, Us
    - Responsible, as Hallmark’s first direct placement into this venture, for maintaining peace between and integrating the two entities. - Aligned store operating, human resource and marketing functions; instrumental in redefining the consumer acquisition and offer strategy for the company; all of which helped to make the company profitable in less than 12 months Was instrumental in redefining the consumer acquisition and offer strategy for the company.- Led the company’s Operating Committee comprised of stores, marketing, operations and support functions.- Responsible for launching the company’s e-commerce strategy.- Re-engineered store labor model to meet business needs, saving over $6 million per year while increasing customer satisfaction.- Reorganized the Finance division to support and drive financial ownership to the stores, marketing and operating functions of the business.
  • Hallmark Cards Continental Europe
    Financial Analysis & Bus. Planning Manager/Acquisition Integration Director/Director, Finance & It
    Hallmark Cards Continental Europe Jan 1997 - Nov 2000
    - Member of executive team responsible for setting business strategy and directing business operations.- Worked alongside Managing Director to consolidate six acquired companies, operating systems, locations and management teams into a single, $200 million operating company.- Served as member of small acquisition team to acquire Creative Publishing, a $200 million greeting card business.- Directly responsible as Integration Director for Hallmark and Creative Publishing, the business combination of two, $200 million companies.- Directed accounting and commercial finance staff of 46 people. Rationalized processes and reduced cost by 15% in first year while enhancing the quality of commercial finance services provided to sales and marketing functions.- Directed information technology staff of 31 people. Reorganized the information technology division to be a commercial contributor to overall business objectives.- Responsible for the strategic and annual business planning processes of the company.- Divested Hallmark of a $3 million loss-making business.

Doug Baker Education Details

  • University Of Missouri-Kansas City
    University Of Missouri-Kansas City
    Operations Management
  • Miami University
    Miami University
    Finance

Frequently Asked Questions about Doug Baker

What company does Doug Baker work for?

Doug Baker works for Learning Care Group

What is Doug Baker's role at the current company?

Doug Baker's current role is Chief Financial Officer at Learning Care Group.

What schools did Doug Baker attend?

Doug Baker attended University Of Missouri-Kansas City, Miami University.

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