Paul Baker

Paul Baker has over 40 years of experience in economic research and strategic consulting, specialising in industrial studies, sector competitiveness, value chain analysis and industrial policy. He has extensive experience leading complex research and consulting assignments for European institutions, national governments and industry stakeholders.

Throughout his career, he has held senior consulting and project management positions at Ecorys and BIPE Conseil, where he led multidisciplinary teams and coordinated major European studies.

His expertise covers industrial competitiveness assessments, market and sector analysis, global value chains, international benchmarking, industrial transformation, impact assessments and policy evaluations. He has contributed to numerous studies for the European Commission, particularly DG GROW, across sectors including manufacturing, electronics, construction, energy technologies, security and defence.

Paul has extensive experience in the European security and defence sectors, having led or contributed to major studies on the competitiveness of the EU security industry, the European Security Technological and Industrial Base, civil-military technology synergies and security markets. He has also advised European institutions on industrial policy, innovation, investment and regulatory issues.

Paul Baker holds a Master’s degree in Economics from Queen’s University (Canada) and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Law from University College Cardiff (UK).