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Business Expert and Business Enthusiast – Larry Baer

Larry Baer, the Giants CEO is passionate about sports. After graduating from Harvard Business School and UC Berkeley, he joined the media industry serving in CBS Inc and Westinghouse Broadcasting. Larry then moved to work for major league Baseball. Baer was born and raised in San Francisco, and in early 1990 he got the opportunity to serve in the Baseball team in his region known as the Giant.

Being a lover of Baseball games, Larry climbed the leadership ladder in the sports organization, becoming the SF Giants CEO in 2012. Before, Giant was not doing well in competitions. After Larry Baer joined the team as the Chief Executive Officer, the Baseball team recorded a win in 2014; it continued doing well, getting the third prestigious World Series title.

The Giants CEO was responsible for overseeing the construction of Oracle Park. According to fans, the park is named one of the region’s best-built parks. The Oracle Park was officially opened in 2000, ever since it has gained recognition as Sports Facility of the Year given by Sports Business Journal in 2008. Larry Baer is recognized for his leadership skills, and he is the Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer of Giants Development Services.

The branch of the baseball club is responsible for the development of the sports organization properties. Currently, the department is constructing a new mix-use urban neighborhood across McCovey Groove from Oracle Park. After its completion, the construction will consist of open natural space, amenities, 250000 square meters of the retail restaurant, 1500 residential units, and over a million square feet of offices. Read this article for related information.

The SF Giants CEO has gained vast skills and experience since serving in the sports sector. Being a sports leader, Baer has been given various responsibilities in the organization, including serving in the Baseball League Boards, international committee, business and media board and strategic planning committee. Larry Baer’s leadership has not gone unrecognized; he has received several honors, including Alumnus of the year from Harvard School of Business.

 

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