Professional background and skills
Anna Baker is the Sustainability Director at Holcim UK, bringing over 20 years of experience across the construction industry, including roles with main contractors, clients, and within the supply chain. She is a member of the company’s Executive Committee.
Her career pathway has provided her with a unique perspective on sustainability leadership, challenging the norms typically set by leaders from more traditional commercial and engineering backgrounds. She is also a strong advocate for women in leadership roles within the construction sector.
Over the past ten years, Anna has focused primarily on leading the development and execution of sustainability strategies within organisations, balancing social, economic, and environmental ambitions while empowering leadership teams to drive sustainability performance with confidence.
Industry influence
Anna is an active member of industry groups such as the Mineral Products Association. She has also spoken at numerous industry events, including the Green Cement & Concrete Innovation Europe 2025, the Modern Women in Property & Construction Event, and Decarb Connect 2025.
Other relevant information
In addition to her professional and industry contributions, Anna maintains an active voice on social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn, where she engages in discussions on sustainability, construction innovation, and leadership.
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Holcim is a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, committed to enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure, and improved living standards worldwide. Sustainability is at the core of their strategy, and they are actively working towards becoming a net zero company. In the UK, their mission is to make sustainable construction a reality. With over 200 sites and 4,000 colleagues, Holcim provide a wide range of products and solutions, from foundation to rooftop across cement, readymix concrete, asphalt, aggregates, building products, CDM, mortar and contracting.