Don Baker

Don Baker is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in client development and category management. Currently serving as a Partner at The Partnering Group since July 2012, Don specializes in trade and pricing best practices, category leadership planning, shopper marketing strategies, and customer management excellence. Previous roles include Vice President of Pricing and Category Management at Hillshire Brands, Director of Marketing for the Central Control Cluster at Diageo, and Area Vice President of Category Management at Borden. Don's career began in retail management at Jewel Food Stores, with earlier selling experience at Georgia-Pacific LLC and Nestle Foods. Educational credentials include an MBA in Marketing from Loyola University Chicago and a Bachelor of Science in Food Distribution from Western Michigan University.