Walter U. Baker

Walter U. Baker has a comprehensive work experience spanning over several decades. Currently, they hold the position of Managing Director and Global Leader of Industrial Practice at Cornerstone International Group, where they have been conducting senior-level recruiting and assessment assignments for more than 25 years. Their expertise lies in identifying and recruiting leaders for strategic global positions. Prior to this, they served as a Managing Director at the same company.

Before joining Cornerstone International Group, Walter worked as a Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Partnership for Public Service from 2019 to 2020. Walter U. also founded and served as the Managing Partner of Pitcairn Partners LLC from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, they held the position of Managing Partner at Alexander Hughes from 2013 to 2015 and Signium from 1999 to 2013.

Walter's early career includes roles as a Partner at Lamalie Amrop International, where they focused on industrial, consumer durables, transportation, and not-for-profit sectors. Walter U. was a key partner in generating substantial revenue for the firm. Prior to Lamalie Amrop, they worked as an Associate at Russell Reynolds and as an Account Manager at MCI Corporation.

Overall, Walter U. Baker has built a strong foundation of experience and expertise in senior-level recruiting and talent acquisition, particularly in identifying global leaders for strategic positions.

Walter U. Baker holds a Master's degree in International Management with a focus on Marketing and Spanish from Thunderbird School of Global Management. Walter U. also obtained a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Prior to their university education, Walter attended Berkshire School, where they completed a College/University Preparatory program. Additionally, they have obtained certifications such as the Harrison Assessment and the Thunderbird Global Mindset Inventory (GMI) from relevant institutions. Walter also received an Employee Development Accreditation from Harrison Assessments Int'l in September 2020.