David Baker

Director/Board Member at GRI BIO, INC.

Net worth: - $ as of 30/06/2026

62 year

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David C.
Baker was the founder of Vallon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., founded in 2018, where the title held was Director in 2023.
Current jobs include Chairman at Philadelphia Education Fund, Director at Benchworks, Inc., and Independent Director at GRI Bio, Inc. since 2019.
Former jobs include President & Chief Executive Officer at Alcobra Ltd. in 2017, Independent Director at Devonian Health Group, Inc. from 2024 to 2026, and Vice President-Commercial Strategy & New Business at Shire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. from 2004 to 2013.
Education history includes undergraduate studies at Duke University and an MBA from The Fuqua School of Business.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
GRI BIO, INC. -.--%	17/01/2026	0 ( -.--% )	- $	30/06/2026
DEVONIAN HEALTH GROUP, INC. -.--%	22/01/2026	0 ( -.--% )	- $	30/06/2026

David Baker active positions

Companies	Position	Start
GRI BIO, INC.	Director/Board Member	15/01/2019
Philadelphia Education Fund Philadelphia Education Fund The Philadelphia Education Fund (PEF) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1985 that focuses on expanding educational and career opportunities for primarily low-income, first-generation college-bound students. The non-profit company is based in Philadelphia, PA. The organization provides resources, expertise, and programs supporting college access, career readiness, STEM education, and postsecondary success. PEF serves over 3,000 students annually through initiatives such as the College Access Program, the Scholars Program, and middle grades programs like Spark, which introduce students to various career pathways. The organization leads the STEM Ecosystem, a collaborative network that connects schools, universities, businesses, and government to promote equitable STEM education and workforce development, with efforts like the STEM Equity Collective aimed at increasing participation among underrepresented groups. Additional programs support foster youth college readiness and offer professional development for educators. PEF partners with corporate, civic, and educational entities, hosts community engagement events, and provides online resources to increase access to college counseling. The CEO of the company is Farah M. Jimenez.	Chairman	-
Benchworks, Inc. Benchworks, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides marketing services	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of David Baker

Companies	Position	End
DEVONIAN HEALTH GROUP INC.	Chairman	03/06/2024
GRI BIOPAR	Chief Executive Officer	21/04/2023
Alcobra Ltd. Alcobra Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops proprietary pharmaceutical products	Chief Executive Officer	01/11/2017
Shire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Shire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures pharmaceutical products	Corporate Officer/Principal	01/12/2013

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Private companies	9
Alcobra Ltd. Alcobra Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops proprietary pharmaceutical products	Health Technology
Duke University Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Shire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Shire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures pharmaceutical products	Health Technology
Philadelphia Education Fund Philadelphia Education Fund The Philadelphia Education Fund (PEF) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1985 that focuses on expanding educational and career opportunities for primarily low-income, first-generation college-bound students. The non-profit company is based in Philadelphia, PA. The organization provides resources, expertise, and programs supporting college access, career readiness, STEM education, and postsecondary success. PEF serves over 3,000 students annually through initiatives such as the College Access Program, the Scholars Program, and middle grades programs like Spark, which introduce students to various career pathways. The organization leads the STEM Ecosystem, a collaborative network that connects schools, universities, businesses, and government to promote equitable STEM education and workforce development, with efforts like the STEM Equity Collective aimed at increasing participation among underrepresented groups. Additional programs support foster youth college readiness and offer professional development for educators. PEF partners with corporate, civic, and educational entities, hosts community engagement events, and provides online resources to increase access to college counseling. The CEO of the company is Farah M. Jimenez.
Benchworks, Inc. Benchworks, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides marketing services	Commercial Services
The Fuqua School of Business The Fuqua School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Devonian Health Group, Inc. Devonian Health Group, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops botanical drugs	Health Technology
Vallon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Vallon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a biopharmaceutical company which develops and commercializes proprietary biopharmaceutical products	Health Technology
GRI Bio, Inc. GRI Bio, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops therapies for the treatment of inflammatory, fibrotic and autoimmune diseases	Health Technology