René M. Baker

René M. Baker has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in finance and operations. They are currently working as the Director of Finance Operations & Business Process at Playfly Sports since January 2023. Previously, they held several positions at Johnson Matthey, including Sector Finance Director | CFO, New Markets from September 2018 to December 2021, Finance & Business Systems Improvement Director from December 2012 to September 2018, Finance Director - Catalysts & Chemical Division from May 2009 to December 2012, and Director of Finance - Pharmaceuticals Materials & Services from September 2005 to May 2009. They also worked as the Controller NA at Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc from November 2004 to August 2005. Before that, they had a long tenure at Johnson Matthey in roles such as Director of Finance, Financial Controller, Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor, and Senior Accountant. Their career started as an Auditor at Ernst & Young from August 1992 to February 1996.

René M. Baker holds a Master's degree in Accounting and Business/Management from the University of Virginia. René M. also obtained a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Business/Management from Virginia Tech. René M. Baker completed the Johnson Matthey Senior Leadership Program at the London Business School. Additionally, they completed the Executive Leadership Development Program at the Center for Creative Leadership, focusing on Organizational Leadership. René M. Baker also holds a certification as a Certified Public Accountant, although details about the institution they obtained it from and the specific date of completion are not provided.