GLOBAL - Advent appoints operating partner

Baker most recently worked at Alliance Boots, where he held the position of group chief executive. He was previously chief executive officer at Boots plc for three years before its merger with Alliance Unichem in 2006. Prior to this he spent nine years at Asda Stores in a variety of positions, becoming chief operating officer in 2002.

Baker is also the non-executive chairman of Virgin Active and of the European Advisory Board for Groupe Aeroplan.

In his new role, Baker will advise Advent on investment opportunities across the retail and consumer sectors.

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