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Mark Baer assumed the role of chief executive officer on April 1, 2021. Prior to his CEO transition period, Baer served five years as the managing partner of the firm’s audit and assurance services, leading a team of more than 1,200 audit professionals. In this role, he worked to develop client service plans and execute firm growth strategies across key industry and geographical channels.

Baer is currently a board member of Crowe Global, one of the world's top 10 leading professional services networks, and has served in several leadership roles within Crowe LLP, including the firmwide management committee and CEO advisory council. He is a director of Crowe Cayman Ltd. and previously served as the Columbus, Ohio, office managing partner. Mark also assumed a role as director of the Crowe Foundation on April 1, 2021.

Mark has more than 28 years of experience working with both public and private middle-market companies, primarily in the manufacturing and distribution industry, including many with international operations. He has worked with several Securities and Exchange Commission registrants on public offerings, filings, and comfort letters, and has worked with clients in the mergers and acquisitions area. Mark serves on the Crowe audit management team and is also actively involved with the Center for Audit Quality on several prominent strategic initiatives and began serving on the CAQ governing board on April 1, 2021. Prior to joining Crowe, Mark worked with a Big Four firm for 10 years.