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, consultants, or their board of directors. I also support members in their personal and professional growth through one-to-one coaching as we prepare for and debrief the peer group meetings. Vistage members become better leaders, make better decisions, and achieve quantified better results.Since 1957, Vistage has been bringing together successful CEOs, executives, and business owners in private peer advisory groups guided by expert executive coaches known as Vistage Chairs. More than 45,000 CEO members worldwide count on their peers in small, confidential, and non-competing groups to provide fresh perspectives and new ideas on the most common issues facing today’s CEOs and executives. Members' companies generate nearly $300 billion in annual revenue and have over 1.8 million employees worldwide. Find out why Vistage members rely on peer advisory groups to help them make critical decisions, face their biggest challenges, and explore their most significant opportunities. Contact me at Walter.Baker@Vistagechair.com.

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 abroad. More than 75% of his business comes from repeat clients, and 70% of his work is for executive positions at the Vice President level and above. His recruitment process strongly emphasizes candidates' fit within the organization's culture.Before joining Cornerstone, Walter was a senior partner with two other leading global networks. His career in executive search began as a consultant in the Chicago office of a top-five integrated firm. Walter's professional involvement includes being a past Americas Council member of the AESC, and he is the Vice Chairman of the International Executive Resource Group (IERG). He is also Level I & II and Talent Recruitment certified in Harrison Assessments.

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 attract and onboard new talent.

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 identifying and hiring intelligent and forward-thinking leaders capable of executing complex strategies related to organizational transformation. • 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 consulting firm.

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 expertise with long-term organizational objectives. • 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 years. • 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