Kevin Baker Email & Phone Number

With extensive experience in public policy, governance, advocacy, Government relations, and corporate communications, Kevin is passionate about enabling organisations to achieve their highest potential through informed decision making and strategic, evidence-based policy direction.Kevin holds an MBA, is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), and combines his extensive corporate, engineering, and practical skills as a qualified electrician to bring a unique practical perspective to strategic policy, communications, and engagement outcomes – aligning brand, reputation, community, public policy, and communications.Kevin currently works as a Corporate Affairs, Government Relations & Stakeholder Engagement professional at BHP where he serves as a key internal business partner and adviser to senior leaders, providing perspectives, expertise, and guidance on corporate affairs, Government relations, governance, and communications matters. This role includes the management of external relationships with key stakeholders, including Government bodies, elected officials and policy makers, industry groups, Indigenous communities, community engagement, as well as representing BHP at leading state, national, and international policy forums.Prior to joining BHP, Kevin has a proven track record of delivering strong results in the NSW Government, where he provided high-level advice and developed policy for senior Ministers and Cabinet. In his time in Government, Kevin was highly involved in strategic and political engagement with large corporate entities, leading business groups, and international political bodies, Embassies, and Ambassadors across the globe including Asia, Israel, and the United Kingdom.A strong servant leader, Kevin also utilises his skills, education, and experience to advocate for important causes within his community, including as a non-executive Director of leading not-for-profit charities such as the Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation and HeartKids Limited.

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