Steve Baker
A bit about Steve
- Finance
- Business Management
- Mentorship
- Leadership
Meet Steve Baker
Steve Baker is a Vancouver-based MacKay Forum Chair, 13-year MacKay Alumni member, and seasoned executive with over 25 years of leadership experience in CFO and CEO roles, specializing in financial strategy, operational excellence, and business growth. With a proven track record in scaling startups and guiding organizations through complex financial landscapes, Steve has successfully built and led two companies, generating over $150 million in revenue.
As a Fractional CFO, Steve partners with small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) to provide high-level financial expertise without the need for a full-time CFO. His approach is deeply strategic—before engaging with any client, he prioritizes understanding both business and personal goals to develop tailored financial strategies that drive long-term success.
Steve‘s leadership extends across multiple industries, including manufacturing, transportation, logistics, professional services, and the non-profit sector. He has held executive roles in multinational corporations, managed financial turnarounds for family-run businesses, and led major financial restructuring initiatives. His expertise includes raising capital, financial planning and analysis, cash flow management, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) system development.
Beyond his corporate achievements, Steve is a dedicated board leader and advocate for conservation efforts. He currently serves as Chair of the Board for the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y), where he has helped grow the board and expand staff from 8 to over 40 employees.
Steve's Group Overview
Steve is passionate about helping business leaders unlock their company’s full potential through financial strategy, operational efficiencies, and long-term planning. He thrives on guiding executives and business owners through challenges, ensuring they achieve profitable, sustainable growth.
Group Member Overview
Steve leads and mentors a CEO Forum Group helping them resolve their biggest challenges.
Education
Finance
Construction
Mining
Retail
Tourism
Meeting Locations
Steve’s forum group meets 7 times per year. Each member hosts the meeting at their preferred location in the Vancouver area.
Special Advisors
MacKay Chairs engage a committee of Special Advisors in their professional and group development, expanding the network and support available to our members and Chairs. These seasoned experts bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, elevating the quality of our Forums. By collaborating closely with Forum Chairs, they enhance the peer support system, tapping into a deeper pool of connections and expertise to foster even greater leadership development and business success.
Rob Malec
President, Businessworks Consulting Inc
Rob has helped over 100 companies accelerate their revenue growth, achieving 30% or more revenue increases within the first year of collaboration and even greater results in subsequent years. He specializes in building scalable revenue generation engines by optimizing staff deployment, refining sales processes, and leveraging technology to automate sales. Rob's expertise enables businesses to unlock sustainable growth and achieve measurable success.
WHAT CAN PEER LEARNING DO FOR YOU?
Vision
The collective group will be able to provide valuable insights as to future outcomes.
SHARED EXPERIENCE
A valuable platform for creating a collective narrative that strengthens connections and promotes a sense of community.
SUPPORT
Members find a supportive community that offers insights, understanding and creates a valuable network for navigating challenges and fostering personal growth.
