Angela Baker
Vice President, Chief Sustainability Officer at Qualcomm, Inc
Qualcomm•Washington DC
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Dynamic executive with 20 years of experience leading sustainability, ESG, and corporate responsibility at the global level. Proven ability to align business objectives with investor expectations, regulatory compliance, and government affairs priorities. Adept at building coalitions, shaping corporate narratives, and advancing international initiatives that strengthen reputation, foster stakeholder trust, and deliver measurable impact. Recognized for designing and executing global strategies on ESG, human rights, and ethical technology while driving cross-functional alignment and inspiring high-performing teams. Key AccomplishmentsCorporate Reputation & Communications: Positioned company as an industry leader in ESG and social impact by developing messaging, speaking at large international gatherings, authoring thought leadership pieces, and engaging with global media, regulators, and policymakers.Stakeholder Engagement: Orchestrated engagement with investors, NGOs, industry groups, customers, suppliers, and government agencies to advance business priorities, mitigate reputational risks, and influence policy outcomes.Policy & Government Affairs Alignment: Work with government relations teams to align company strategy with U.S. and international regulatory priorities, including reporting, supply chain due diligence, and product end use, and minerals.Board & Investor Relations: Advised board of directors and executive leadership on ESG, human rights, and operational risk management and resilience issues, supporting transparent disclosures that built investor and customer trust.Global Initiatives & Partnerships: Designed and executed multi-country programs on social impact, AI, technology for good, STEM education, and human rights, demonstrating ability to operate in highly visible, politically sensitive arenas.Change Leadership & Team Development: Restructured and motivated global teams to deliver high-impact initiatives, while cultivating a culture of collaboration across business units and external stakeholders.
Career Timeline
- QualcommCurrentMar 2013–Present· 13 yrs 6 mos
- Chief Sustainability Officer, Vice PresidentCurrentOct 2018–Present
- Senior Director, Corporate ResponsibilityOct 2019–Oct 2021
- Director, Corporate ResponsibilityOct 2016–Oct 2019
- Senior Manager, Corporate ResponsibilityMar 2013–Oct 2016
- Feb 2011–Mar 2013· 2 yrs 1 mo
- Innovation AdvisorFeb 2011–Mar 2013
- May 2010–Aug 2010· 3 mos
- Project AssociateMay 2010–Aug 2010
- Jun 2009–Feb 2011· 1 yr 8 mos
- Director of SchedulingJun 2009–Feb 2011
- Oct 2008–Jun 2009· 8 mos
- Project Manager, Information TechnologyOct 2008–Jun 2009
- Feb 2007–Oct 2008· 1 yr 8 mos
- Deputy Director of SchedulingFeb 2007–Oct 2008
- 2007–2007· 0 mos
- Deputy Director of Scheduling2007–2007
- 2004–2007· 3 yrs
- Scheduler2004–2007
Education
M.S
International Conflict Analysis and Resolution
George Mason University, School of Conflict Analysis and ResolutionBachelor of Science (B.S.)
International Relations and French
Central Michigan University