Education:

• University of South Australia, Bachelor of Arts (Development Studies)
• University of South Australia, Masters in International Studies

Languages: English, Bahasa Indonesia

Technical areas of expertise: Economic Governance and Growth, Enterprise Development

Steven Baker is a leader with a proven track record in the implementation of large development programs in complex environments. He specializes in strategic risk, program investment, and economic development advice to a variety of non-governmental, private sector and government organizations. He has substantive experience undertaking design and implementation of economic development, trade and infrastructure programs in the extractives sector, with financial intermediaries and bilateral governments. Steven previously served as a Project Director and Econmic Growth Practice Lead for DT Global's Australia and Asia Pacific office, where he successfully supported teams in the region to positively influence government partners and industry stakeholders towards improving development outcomes through policy change, innovation, and delivery excellence.

What’s your favorite place of all the places you’ve travelled?

Kangaroo Island, South Australia. Close to home with incredible food and wine, amazing and accessible wildlife, and simply the best beaches and bush coastline.

What was the last really great book you read? Why?

The Father Hood: Inspiration For The New Dad Generation. A mix of celebrity interviews that prove parenting is the greatest leveler.