Donna Baker

VP, Shared Services at JTEKT North America Corporation

Donna Baker is the Vice President of Shared Services, which includes overeeing Human Resources, Legal, Finance, IT, and Corporate Strategy & Planning. In her leadership role, Donna provides overall strategic oversite for the company and leads her functions in developing and executing organizational initiatives.

Prior to joining JNA, Donna worked as a senior leader in various roles in multicultural organizations, extensively Japanese and German, being responsible for both corporate and site functions for more than 20 years. Most recently, she has been the Senior Director at Associated Fuel Pump Systems Corp., in Anderson, SC, and Chairperson for North American Associate Relations for DENSO International America, Inc. In addition to automotive experience, she also has experience in the silicon chip and wood forest products industries.

Donna holds a Master’s in Human Resources Development from Clemson University and Bachelor’s from Winthrop University. Her continuous education includes Cornell University Executive Leadership Program, and certifications of Executive Coach, SPHR, CCP, CBP, GRP, and HCS.

Donna also has served the Anderson, South Carolina community as a Guardian ad Litem for the State of SC representing abused and neglected children and as President of the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity of Anderson County.


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  • VP, Shared Services

    Current role