Gary Baker, CFA
Chief Executive Officer at International Association for Impact Assessment- Claim this Profile
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Joe Clift
I had the great pleasure of working with and reporting to Gary at CFA Institute. A consummate industry professional, excellent thought leader and above all, a people leader of the highest calibre. One of my favourite ever bosses (and I've had a few...!) and a top bloke to boot.
LinkedIn User
Gary is one of the last true thought leaders left in the City, or on Wall Street for that matter. He's insightful and eloquent in finding and communicating broader fundamental and economic trends. Additionally, he's a great manager of sector stock pickers. Gary makes everyone around him better, which is why I enjoyed working with him so much.
Joe Clift
I had the great pleasure of working with and reporting to Gary at CFA Institute. A consummate industry professional, excellent thought leader and above all, a people leader of the highest calibre. One of my favourite ever bosses (and I've had a few...!) and a top bloke to boot.
LinkedIn User
Gary is one of the last true thought leaders left in the City, or on Wall Street for that matter. He's insightful and eloquent in finding and communicating broader fundamental and economic trends. Additionally, he's a great manager of sector stock pickers. Gary makes everyone around him better, which is why I enjoyed working with him so much.
Joe Clift
I had the great pleasure of working with and reporting to Gary at CFA Institute. A consummate industry professional, excellent thought leader and above all, a people leader of the highest calibre. One of my favourite ever bosses (and I've had a few...!) and a top bloke to boot.
LinkedIn User
Gary is one of the last true thought leaders left in the City, or on Wall Street for that matter. He's insightful and eloquent in finding and communicating broader fundamental and economic trends. Additionally, he's a great manager of sector stock pickers. Gary makes everyone around him better, which is why I enjoyed working with him so much.
Joe Clift
I had the great pleasure of working with and reporting to Gary at CFA Institute. A consummate industry professional, excellent thought leader and above all, a people leader of the highest calibre. One of my favourite ever bosses (and I've had a few...!) and a top bloke to boot.
LinkedIn User
Gary is one of the last true thought leaders left in the City, or on Wall Street for that matter. He's insightful and eloquent in finding and communicating broader fundamental and economic trends. Additionally, he's a great manager of sector stock pickers. Gary makes everyone around him better, which is why I enjoyed working with him so much.
Credentials
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Certificate in ESG Investing
CFA UKSep, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder
CFA InstituteSep, 1997- Nov, 2024
Experience
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International Association for Impact Assessment
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Feb 2023 - Present
IAIA is the leading global network on best practice in the use of impact assessment for informed decision making regarding policies, programs, plans and projects. IAIA is the leading global network on best practice in the use of impact assessment for informed decision making regarding policies, programs, plans and projects.
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Wodensfield Limited
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London, England, United Kingdom
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Founder
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Jun 2021 - Present
Advising corporates on business strategy and perfecting high impact presentations, establishing investor recognition. Advising corporates on business strategy and perfecting high impact presentations, establishing investor recognition.
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CFA Institute
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Managing Director, Head of Global Research, Advocacy, and Standards
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Nov 2019 - May 2021
In leading Research, Advocacy and Ethics functions globally, I supported CFA Institute’s efforts on policy development, advocacy, and professional standards, as well as developing thought-leadership content from our research divisions including the Financial Analysts Journal, the Future of Finance initiative, and CFA Institute Research Foundation, most notably on topics such as sustainability, trust, the future of work and retirement savings.My extensive experience in investment research informed my leadership of the Research, Advocacy and Ethics disciplines; in drawing upon on the extensive expert networks residing amongst charterholders, academics and industry participants to generate content aimed at informing and influencing market participants while working with governments and regulators in pursuing greater market integrity. Show less
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Managing Director, Head of EMEA
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Sep 2016 - May 2021
Head of EMEA As MD of EMEA and Exco member I have been a passionate advocate for the positive influence of the CFA brand across developed financial markets, as well as extending the reach of the network into developing and frontier markets across the Middle East, Europe and Africa– with the aim of shaping a more trustworthy and effective financial industry serving both investors and society.Working in partnership with the brilliant volunteers within 47 member-societies, 10 pre-societies, as well as with universities, regulators, and institutional partners, involving extensive travel to locations ranging from Ireland to Kazakhstan, from Jordan to South Africa and many points in between, embracing a cultural diversity that has taught me so much.I gained a reputation as a forward-thinking strategist, with excellent communication skills and a strong track record of attracting, retaining and developing talented individuals and teams. I am also a popular presenter and commentator at (actual and virtual) conferences, a regular contributor in the press, on TV, and in financial publications.I sat on the Advisory council of the Impact Investing Institute and was a member of the Investment Committee responsible for the stewardship of reserves at CFA Institute. Show less
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Jefferies
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United States
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Investment Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Managing Director
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Oct 2014 - Feb 2016
Deputy Head of Equity Research Deputy Head of Equity Research
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Bank of America
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United States
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Head of European Equity Strategy
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Aug 2008 - Sep 2012
Highly ranked Chief European equity strategist during GFC and Euro crises. Regular contributor to CNBC, Bloomberg, FT and other media Highly ranked Chief European equity strategist during GFC and Euro crises. Regular contributor to CNBC, Bloomberg, FT and other media
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Merrill Lynch
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Deputy Head of Equity Research
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2003 - 2009
Key member of European Equity research management Head of Research Recommendation Committee Key member of European Equity research management Head of Research Recommendation Committee
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Merrill Lynch
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Head of Global Sector Equity Research
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1998 - 2002
Led creation of global sector equity research product
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Research Director
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1992 - 1998
Banks/conglomerates/property analystHead of Hong Kong/China equity researchHead of North Asia equity research
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Head of Research
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1997 - 1997
Ran research/ integration post Macintosh acquisition in Austrailia
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County NatWest
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London, United Kingdom
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Research analyst
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1989 - 1992
Research analyst- UK property Research analyst- UK property
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BZW (Barclays de Zoete Wedd)
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research analyst
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1986 - 1989
Equity analyst- UK property Equity analyst- UK property
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British Army
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Second Lieutenant
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1983 - 1983
Short Service Limited Commission with Royal Artillery Short Service Limited Commission with Royal Artillery
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Education
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1983 - 1986
Cambridge University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Geography
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