Dave Baker
About Dave Baker
Dave Baker serves as the Director of Business Development and Strategy at AZZ Inc, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in sales and engineering, holding a Professional Engineer license and leading teams in various roles across multiple companies.
Work at AZZ
Dave Baker has served as the Director of Business Development and Strategy at AZZ Inc since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing strategic initiatives that drive business growth and enhance operational efficiency. His leadership in the Greater Denver Area has contributed to the company's objectives in a competitive market. He is responsible for identifying new business opportunities and creating value-added offerings that align with the company's goals.
Previous Experience
Before joining AZZ Inc, Dave Baker held several significant positions. He worked at Eaton as a Senior Outside Sales Engineer from 2007 to 2016, where he focused on sales in Southern and Western Colorado. Following this, he was the Principal at Versatile Operations, LLC from 2016 to 2019, overseeing five product lines with combined annual sales of $23 million. He also served as the C&I Area Sales Manager at ABB from 2019 to 2021 in Greater Boston.
Education and Expertise
Dave Baker holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis, completed in 2007. He furthered his education at the University of Colorado Denver, earning a Dual MBA and a Master's in Finance and Risk Management from 2014 to 2018. He is a licensed Professional Engineer, which underscores his expertise in engineering and technical leadership.
Leadership and Team Management
In his current role at AZZ Inc, Dave Baker leads a team of 24 direct report employees in an electrical assembly manufacturing plant. His leadership is characterized by a commitment to maintaining a safe working environment, having contributed to the plant achieving over two years without a recordable injury. He emphasizes teamwork and strategic planning to drive performance and productivity.
Key Contributions
Throughout his career, Dave Baker has been involved in creating value-add offerings that generate opportunities for new designs and complex solutions. His contributions have been pivotal in navigating competitive market segments and ensuring operational success across various roles in his professional journey.