Claire Baker
About Claire Baker
Claire Baker serves as the Segment Manager for Space and Communications at Toray Advanced Composites in the EMEA region, bringing over 20 years of experience in composite materials. Her career includes roles in research and development, sales management, and significant contributions to key accounts in the aerospace sector.
Current Role at Toray Advanced Composites
Claire Baker serves as the Segment Manager for Space and Communications in the EMEA region at Toray Advanced Composites. She has held this position since 2017, accumulating seven years of experience in this role while based in the United Kingdom. In her current capacity, she supports customer projects during the early stages of development within the Space and Communications segment and manages three key accounts, collaborating with the European Space Agency (ESA) at the program level.
Previous Experience in Aerospace and Materials Engineering
Prior to her current role, Claire Baker worked as a Sales Manager for aerospace at TenCate from 2013, where she has been for 11 years. Her earlier career includes a position as a Senior Materials Engineer at EADS Astrium from 2001 to 2003 and as a Principal Materials Researcher at Cobham from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, she served as a Materials Development Engineer at GKN Aerospace for one year in 2000.
Sales Management and European Market Experience
Claire Baker has extensive experience in sales management, particularly in the aerospace sector. She worked as the European Sales Manager for DIALEAD High Modulus Pitch Carbon Fibre at Sumitomo Corporation Europe Ltd from 2007 to 2012. In this role, she covered the European market, leveraging her expertise in composite materials to drive sales and customer engagement.
Educational Background in Materials Engineering
Claire Baker has a strong educational foundation in the sciences and engineering. She earned a Master of Science in Materials Engineering from Queen Mary University of London, studying from 1994 to 1998. Prior to that, she completed A Levels in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at Peter Symonds College from 1992 to 1994, and attended Wykeham House School, where she studied a broad range of subjects including languages and sciences.
Composite Materials Expertise
With over 20 years of experience in composite materials, Claire Baker has developed a comprehensive understanding of the field. Her career spans various sectors, including a decade in hands-on research and development roles followed by a decade in commercial positions. This extensive background enables her to effectively support customer projects and manage key accounts in the aerospace and communications sectors.