BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Altman Vilandrie & Company, a strategy consulting firm focused on the communications, media, and related technology sectors, recently promoted Alex Baker to principal. Baker, who joined Altman Vilandrie & Company in 2009, advises the firm’s Telecommunications, Media, and Technology (TMT) sector and private equity clients on a range of business and technology strategy issues. He is based in the firm’s New York City office.

“Alex has been successful at every position he’s had with us over the past seven years and we’re pleased to reward him with a spot on the management team,” said Altman Vilandrie & Company COO Steve Conway. “His expertise in wireless technology supports the core of our business but Alex’s pioneering work in public safety technology and Internet of Things applications has helped us expand our client base and grow the firm.”

At Altman Vilandrie & Company, Baker’s strategy work focuses on emerging technologies, including next-generation wireless connectivity, smart devices, and network deployment strategies. He has also been a leader in the wireless public safety market, focusing on evolving first responder solutions. In addition, Baker regularly leads due diligence efforts for Altman Vilandrie & Company’s private equity clients.

Baker earned a double major in Commerce, Organization, and Entrepreneurship (COE) and Political Science from Brown University. Baker also has strong ties to the technology startup ecosystem, regularly connecting with entrepreneurs in the New York City area.

About Altman Vilandrie & Company

Altman Vilandrie & Company is a strategy consulting group that focuses on the telecom, media, technology and investor sectors. The company’s consultants are experienced in strategy, marketing, finance, M&A, technology, regulatory and operations disciplines. Based in Boston, with offices in New York City and San Francisco, Altman Vilandrie & Company enables clients to seize new opportunities, navigate mounting challenges, improve business performance, and increase investor value within complex and converging industries.

Ninety percent of the boutique firm’s operator clients are large- to mid-cap companies including service providers, technology and software developers, and media companies. Altman Vilandrie & Company’s financial clients include many of the largest and most prominent investors in the telecom, media and technology markets.