Martin Baker has been in the executive search profession for ten years. He is a Vice President for Baker and Associates based in the Winston-Salem, NC office, having transitioned his practice from Baker-Parker, Inc. in 2007. Also in 2007 Martin became the lead search consultant for Capital Development Services.

Previously, Martin executed research and search strategy for numerous senior level searches at the Atlanta office of Korn/Ferry International. He began his career working as a Research Associate with Saxton, Bampfylde, Hever, PLC, an executive search and management assessment firm in London, England.

Martin has actively managed searches in the academic, not-for-profit, and industrial sectors, including the positions of CEO, CFO, CIO, Provost, Dean and Director. He has worked on some 200 searches, half of which have been for higher education clients. Martin has represented some of our countries most distinguished colleges and universities, conducting numerous mid and senior level searches spanning most academic and functional disciplines.

A native of Atlanta, Martin earned his Bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University, and lives in Winston-Salem with his wife and two children.