ASTRATELLUS
Strategic Alignment Advisory

AstraTellus Group

Connecting the Strategic to the Tactical

We align leadership vision with operational execution — closing the gap where strategy most often fails to deliver, drawing on more than 30 years of Naval command and Intelligence Community leadership.

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Who We Are

A global advisory firm built on strategic alignment

AstraTellus Group specializes in strategic alignment — the discipline of ensuring that vision, plans, and execution remain connected across every level of an organization. We work alongside senior leadership to define strategy, translate it into executable plans, and drive it through to operational outcomes.

We do not hand off a deck and walk away. Our principal brings over 30 years of distinguished Naval service, global operational experience, and senior leadership within the Intelligence Community to every engagement.

"We align strategic vision with operational execution — connecting leadership decisions to measurable results at every level of the organization."
Our Approach

Two frameworks, one discipline

The Process
Envision
Plan
Deliver
We define the strategic vision, architect the plan, and drive execution to operational outcome — ensuring nothing is lost in translation.
Keys to Success
Care
Engage
Perform
We invest in your people, build trust at every level, and hold ourselves accountable to results — not just recommendations.
Core Competencies

Where strategy meets execution

Global Strategy
Aligning enterprise strategy to geopolitical realities, market dynamics, and organizational capacity across international theaters.
Strategic Planning
Translating executive vision into structured operating plans with clear priorities, resources, timelines, and performance metrics.
Operational Alignment
Connecting boardroom decisions to floor-level execution — closing the gap where strategy most often fails to deliver.
Geo-Strategic Intelligence
Political-military analysis, diplomacy, coalition-building, and geo-spatial intelligence grounded in decades of field experience.
International Affairs
Regional expertise across the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and the Asia Pacific — cross-cultural strategy and global market entry.
Leadership Development
Building organizational cultures and leadership capacity that sustain alignment and drive performance at every level.
Global Reach

Operational experience across four regions

Middle East
Europe
Africa
Asia Pacific
Who We Serve

Two audiences, one standard

Corporate Boards & C-Suite
Multinational firms navigating complex global strategy and execution challenges.
Defense & Government
Contractors, agencies, and institutions requiring strategic advisory with operational depth.
MLB
Principal
Michael Lyon Baker
Rear Admiral (Lower Half), U.S. Navy (Ret.)  ·  Founder & Principal
Admiral Baker brings over 30 years of distinguished Naval service, retiring at flag rank after a career spanning global operational commands and Foreign Area Officer assignments across four major regions. A senior leader within the Intelligence Community, he developed deep expertise in geo-strategic intelligence, political-military analysis, diplomacy, coalition-building, and geo-spatial intelligence. A seasoned strategist and planner, he has operated at the highest levels of military and government leadership — consistently bridging the strategic to the tactical across the world's most complex theaters.
Get in Touch

Let's connect the strategic to the tactical.

Whether you're navigating a global strategy challenge or building operational alignment across your organization, we'd welcome the conversation.

Email mlbaker@astratellus.com
Emailmlbaker@astratellus.com
Phone571-835-0460
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