Jim Baker

Retired President Agri-Food, Volaris Group, Constellation Software

Jim Baker has devoted his entire career to the Agri-Food industry and most recently developed a portfolio of 20 vertical market software companies in the Agri-Food sector for Volaris Group (Constellation Software) based in Toronto. Jim launched Cultura Technologies LLC in 2009 and grew the portfolio through acquisitions and structured organic growth initiatives across North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe. Earlier in his career, Jim held various leadership roles in the animal genetics industry over a 15-year period. He was the COO of Alberta based Alta Genetics during the global expansion of this business while it was traded on the TSX then later privatized. Prior to that Jim, held various senior marketing roles in Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East for Guelph based Semex Canada. Having grown up on a dairy farm in Eastern Ontario Jim has always maintained a passion for agriculture and our food system. His significant exposure to international markets, growth-oriented mindset, and keen interest in investing activities characterizes Jim’s work focus while his love of family, outdoor activities, cooking, and wine collecting occupy his leisure time. Jim received a degree in Animal Science from the University of Guelph and was an
international extension student at California Polytechnic State University.