Walter U. Baker Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

San Diego, California, US

As a Vistage Chair, I lead groups of up to 16 business executives in a confidential, unbiased, and agenda-free experience where leaders of similar-sized and non-competing businesses help each other to resolve common issues that prevent growth and suck up time. This is an experience that most business leaders cannot get from employees, business partners.

Shanghai, CN

Mr. Baker has over 25 years of experience conducting senior-level recruiting and assessment assignments in the United States and globally. A significant aspect of his work involves identifying and recruiting leaders for strategic global positions, with over 60% of his projects being for executives to lead global or regional enterprises in the US and.

Shanghai, CN

East Hartford, Connecticut, US

IERG is a global non-profit, professional association for senior executives who have lived and worked outside of their home countries for extended periods or in global positions and been enriched by in-depth exposure to diverse business environments and cultures around the world.

Washington, DC, DC, US

Planned and executed recruiting strategies for this nonprofit organization in Washington, D.C. Our goal was to inspire a new generation of civil servants and improve government operations. My role involved talent sourcing, employer branding, engagement, and end-to-end recruiting, utilizing an extensive professional network and innovative strategies to.

Arlington, Virginia, US

• Launched startup executive search and strategic human capital consulting firm delivering executive search services, talent activation solutions, and assessments to clients. Optimized the recruitment process by.
• Conceived and launched Talent Alignment services to deliver quantified improvement of ROI on Leadership Human Capital
• Developed and executed key consulting and recruitment projects for a Fortune 200 corporation, multiple global manufacturing businesses, two major universities, an aerospace manufacturing company, and an international.

Paris, FR

• Established and expanded the company's operations in the US. Led daily activities and implemented a successful strategy to acquire and nurture new business opportunities and fostered relationships nationwide to align.
• Launched US presence, initially opening an office in Miami, delivering first-year billings of more than $400,000.
• Opened the New York office and recruited a senior-level recruitment team.
• Key leadership projects completed in the Automotive, Industrial, Construction, and Professional Services Sectors

Chicago, IL, US

Co-Founder and Managing Partner of US based retained search firm that was an equity partner of Signium International, a top 15 global retained search firm with 40 offices in 28 countries. Built Meridian to 5 US offices (Cleveland, Tampa, Miami, Chicago, Stamford),

• Partner of the fifth largest US search firm at the time (since acquired by Heidrick & Struggles). Key practice focuses included Industrial, Consumer Durables, Transportation, and Not-for-Profit.
• Consistently one of the leading partners in regional billings, averaging between $500,000 and $700,000 annually. Developed and maintained three core clients for the firm, resulting in over $2,000,00 in revenue over 5.
• First ever entry-level consultant (Associate) to be promoted to Partner.

New York, NY, US

I joined a top-four integrated executive search firm in the Chicago office as an associate. I was promoted to Consultant in 1988.

Masters International Management, Marketing, Spanish

B.A., Political Science

College/University Preparatory