Cary Baker
About Cary Baker
Cary Baker is a seasoned Chief Financial Officer with over 20 years of experience in finance, currently serving at Impinj since 2020. He has held key financial leadership roles at several companies, including HEAT Software, RealNetworks, and Clearwire, and possesses a strong background in advancing operations and driving growth.
Work at Impinj
Cary Baker has served as the Chief Financial Officer at Impinj since 2020. In this role, he oversees the financial operations of the company, utilizing his extensive experience in finance to drive the organization’s growth and profitability. His leadership at Impinj is characterized by a focus on operational efficiency and strategic financial planning.
Previous Financial Leadership Roles
Cary Baker has held various significant financial leadership positions prior to his role at Impinj. He served as Chief Financial Officer at RealNetworks from 2017 to 2020 and at HEAT Software from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he was Vice President of Finance at Clearwire from 2011 to 2013 and held the position of Division CFO at Boost Mobile from 2008 to 2010. His career also includes roles at Sprint and NetMotion, where he further developed his financial expertise.
Education and Expertise
Cary Baker holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Idaho. His educational background supports his expertise in overseeing business financials, with a strong operational orientation. He has over 20 years of experience in finance, contributing to his proficiency in managing financial operations across various sectors.
Background in Finance
Cary Baker began his finance career as a Senior Financial Analyst at Sprint in 2004. He progressed to roles such as Sr. Product Manager for Data Networks at Sprint and later as Sr. Finance Manager at Boost Mobile. His diverse experience spans high-growth, mature, and turnaround environments, showcasing his ability to adapt and thrive in different financial contexts.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional responsibilities, Cary Baker enjoys camping and hiking with his family. He is also an avid fly fisherman, often fishing in the blue ribbon trout streams of Idaho, where he grew up. Cary actively supports his three children by attending their sporting events across the Pacific Northwest.