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Steve Baker

CFO

Steve Baker is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in C-suite leadership, including roles as CFO and CEO. With a proven track record in driving growth and operational excellence, Steve has led two startup companies to impressive success, generating over $150 million in revenue. Known for his strategic vision and hands-on approach, Steve leverages his deep expertise in finance, operations, and leadership to deliver tailored solutions that drive results. His holistic approach ensures that each client’s unique needs are met with the highest standards of performance and innovation.

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Track record highlights

  • Successfully started up two companies. The first was a global trader of PC components. We established offices in London, Vancouver, Hong Kong, and Barbados and achieved sales in excess of $150 million. The second startup was in the logistics industry, located in Vancouver. We grew that business to approximately 45 employees and $35 million in sales.
  • Raised financing through banks, Business Development Bank, and angel investors for business expansion and capital expenditure.
  • Developed and been the project manager on an in-house proprietary ERP system, outsourcing the coding to a team in India.
  • Worked for a large US multinational in internal audit primarily located in Europe. Some key accomplishments were: 1) identifying software coding errors at a facility in Australia that had been using the software for 25 years; 2) providing guidance on correctly setting up a standard costing model in a manufacturing plant in France; and 3) adjusting financial reporting discrepancies in Germany.
  • Provided consulting services to family-run businesses in financial distress.
  • Past finance chair and current board chair of the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative. During time with "Y2Y,” the board has doubled in size, and the staff has grown from 8 employees to over 40. 

Sector Experience

  • Manufacturing-Transport-Logistics: Owned a 3pl
  • Services: Provided Consulting Services to Sme's
  • Not-For-Profit: Board Chair and Finance Chair in the Non-Profit Sector

Steve's specialist skills

Financial Operations

Designed and implemented financial processes.

Leadership

Established strategic plans, corporate visions, mentoring, and coaching.

Exit Planning

Successfully sold personal business to a strategic buyer.

Management Information

Developed an in-house proprietary ERP software.

Analytics Wizard

Highly analytical approach to problem solving. Development of KPI's for ongoing management.

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