Howard Baker is an experienced geologist and managing director of Baker Geological Services Ltd since February 2015, where expertise spans multi-commodity geological consulting and the operation of geological software like Leapfrog Geo. Baker has also served as a contract geologist and global iron ore expert for Hatch, focusing on iron ore projects. In addition, Baker collaborates with Tect Geological Consulting as an associate consultant. Previous roles include technical director at Alba Mineral Resources PLC, non-executive technical director at Sula Iron and Gold plc, and principal consultant at SRK Consulting (UK) Ltd, specializing in mineral resource estimates. Baker's career features significant contributions to renowned companies such as Rio Tinto Iron Ore, BHP Billiton, and Iluka Resources. Educational background includes a Master of Science in Mineral Resource Geology from Cardiff University and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Geology from Oxford Brookes University.