A top honour for Foundation director

Clifford Craig Foundation director Mark Baker, with mentor Janine Healey.

November 2021

Clifford Craig Foundation director Mark Baker has been recognised for his commitment to professional development in the field of governance, winning this year’s Tasmanian Emerging Director Award.

An award of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Mark – who is the Chief Executive Officer of the Northern Tasmania Development Corporation – was honoured in Hobart.

Mark joined his first board in 2016 when he became the youngest ever director of the Clifford Craig Foundation – a position he still holds to this day.

Describing him as an enthusiastic and positive contributor to the Foundation, Clifford Craig Chief Executive Officer Peter Milne said Mark had always brought a refreshing approach to his work.

"He brings excellent knowledge and skills to the board table. As a journalist he has a great understanding of marketing,” Mr Milne said.

“His role as managing editor of The Examiner newspaper provided him with sound people and business skills.

“And now he is the CEO in his own right, at an important development incorporation, here in Northern Tasmania.

“What a great honour. Well done mate, and on behalf of everyone here at the Clifford Craig Foundation, congratulations.”

Speaking to The Examiner about his work with the Foundation, Mark said he was proud of how the board had worked to mature the organisation.

“I’ve always tried to align my personal values with the organisation’s goals,” he said.

In accepting the award Mark also paid tribute to his mentor Janine Healey – Director of Ruddicks Chartered Accountants – for her guidance over the years.

This is only the third time AICD has given out a Tasmanian Emerging Director Award.