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THE CONTEXT NETWORK ADDS SENIOR ASSOCIATE RAJ KETKAR
Source:e The Context Network news release

Executive professional Raj Ketkar has joined The Context Network as Senior Associate. Ketkar's distinguished career of leadership in agricultural chemicals, plant biotechnology and chemical manufacturing has spanned more than 30 years and has brought significant impact to entities and initiatives around the globe, especially in the U.S, India, Thailand and Vietnam.

Context Partner, Mark Holland said, "Raj brings Context clients acute and insightful executive perspectives on key business functions including global commercial business, biotechnology R&D and chemical manufacturing.

"His abilities and experiences have proven successful at the highest levels. We are pleased to welcome him to our growing team, and to offer his management consulting expertise to our clientele," said Holland.

Ketkar's experiences include introduction of new agricultural chemicals and biotech products in the U.S. and in international products, including the launch of Bt cotton in India.

He has global experience in technology and licensing. As a strategy and operations director, he has leadership experience in research facility strategy development including setting up new facilities, patent science, process improvement and prospecting and competitive intelligence.

"Given my wide range of experiences; from launching new products to chemical manufacturing, to production and supply chains, to the international business in India and Asia, and biotechnology research strategy and operations, I have amassed a deep knowledge about this industry," Ketkar said.

"I feel confident that through Context, I can provide clients with the expertise necessary to help build business strategies, solve problems, and source and license technologies," said Ketkar.

Ketkar received his M.B.A from University of New Orleans in Louisiana, his M.S. in Chemical Engineering from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma and his B. Tech. from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India

He is a Six Sigma Black Belt. Ketkar resides in St. Louis with his wife, Ranjana. They have two grown children, a son and a daughter.


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