Mr. Baird’s broad business expertise is in the areas of turnaround consulting and strategic advisory services. He has corporate real estate experience, expertise in cannabis operations, as well as automotive and manufacturing consulting. His specialized skills allow him to handle day-to-day operations for global distressed businesses or companies seeking optimization. Mr. Baird has assisted distressed businesses in over 50 countries.
Previously, he was CEO of a 10-facility global automotive Tier 1 and 2 automotive manufacturing metals and plastics supplier where he drove innovation, streamlined processes and accelerated growth. He was also President of a large Michigan vertical MSO cannabis organization responsible for brand and market development, including navigating the complex regulatory environment. Mr. Baird also spent 12 years at a Fortune 200 global automotive technology supplier in Seating and E-Systems with global purchasing and finance responsibilities, corporate FP&A, IT, insurance and shared service functions.
Mr. Baird has also been an advisor to several global public and private Tier 1 and 2 manufacturing and technology companies overseeing sales growth, diversification, restructuring and OEM contract negotiations.
Prior to that Mr. Baird spent six years in public accounting where he managed audit and turnaround engagements across diverse industries and helped distressed companies stabilize operations, restructure debt and restore profitability.