Leslie M. Baker Jr.

Leslie M. "Bud" Baker Jr. was the president and chief executive officer of Wachovia Corporation, the 4th largest bank in the U.S. He retired from Wachovia after 34 years with the company. He is currently on the board of directors of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC).

Background

Baker is a former United States Marine Corps captain (1964–1967). He graduated from the University of Richmond in 1964 with a degree in English literature; and received an MBA from the University of Virginia in 1969.

References

• Poole, Alissa Mancuso (Summer 2004). "Alumni Profiles: Leaving the bank behind". Richmond Alumni Magazine. Retrieved 2006-08-06.

• "Leslie M. Baker, Jr. and Marc D. Oken Elected to the Board of Directors of MMC" (Press release). Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC). December 21, 2005. Archived from the original on May 5, 2006. Retrieved 2006-08-06.