Nick Baer
About Nick Baer
Nick Baer serves as the Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Academic Partnerships, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience in strategy and operations, having worked in various roles at Pursuit and Bain & Company, among others.
Current Role at Academic Partnerships
Nick Baer serves as the Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Academic Partnerships. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the organization's strategic direction and corporate initiatives. His role involves overseeing various strategic projects and aligning corporate goals with operational capabilities.
Previous Experience at Pursuit
Baer has extensive experience at Pursuit, where he held multiple roles. He worked as an Independent Consultant for four months in 2019, followed by a six-month tenure as Interim General Manager in the same year. In 2020, he served as Senior Director of Strategy & Operations for nine months, and in 2021, he was Chief of Staff and Interim VP of Partnerships & Business Development for six months.
Professional Background in Consulting
Baer has a significant background in consulting, particularly with Bain & Company. He worked there in various capacities, including Principal for seven months in 2018, Manager from 2015 to 2017, and Consultant from 2012 to 2014. He also served as Case Team Leader for eleven months in 2014 to 2015 and was a Summer Associate in 2011.
Educational Qualifications
Baer holds a Master's degree in Law and Diplomacy with a focus on Development Economics from The Fletcher School at Tufts University, which he attended from 2009 to 2012. He also earned an MBA from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth between 2010 and 2012. His undergraduate degree is a BA in Religion/Religious Studies from Westmont College, completed from 2002 to 2006.
Experience in Strategy and Transformation
In addition to his consulting roles, Baer has experience in strategy and transformation at Perch. He was Head of Strategy and Transformation for five months in 2022 and served as Head of Category (Healthcare) from 2021 to 2022 for ten months. His roles involved leading strategic initiatives and overseeing category management.