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Mar. 11, 2011 Source: Context Network news release Asha Lundal and Glenn Stith have joined The Context Network as Senior Associates. Asha Lundal's broad portfolio includes experience in the seeds and traits commercial business, biotechnology strategy and operations, and a thorough history in deal structure, negotiations and post- transaction integration. Lundal said, "Context has an exceptional ability to assemble extraordinary teams toward each client initiative. These teams not only have specific and practical business knowledge, but they put both people skills and innovative concepts to work. Having experienced Context from the client side of the table, I'm even more pleased to join The Context Network and to have the opportunity to bring the best results forward for our clients' long-term success." Context partner Mark Holland said, "Asha's professional approach and business expertise will compliment Context's core mission of adding value to our clients' business. We are excited to have Asha in our network of executive professionals." Lundal's career has involved extensive work in strategic management roles for Monsanto. As Director of New Business Development, Lundal was responsible for the early identification, evaluation and launch of new business opportunities. As Director of Biotechnology Strategy and Operations, she oversaw the development, coordination and implementation of Biotechnology investment, intellectual property and operational strategies globally. As Director of Technology Alliances, she was responsible for the negotiation, execution and post-transaction management of all licensing, collaboration and acquisition agreements supporting the product development pipeline including the $1.5B Yield & Stress collaboration signed between Monsanto and BASF in 2007. Lundal holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Washington University in St. Louis and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration/Finance from University of Missouri, Columbia. Lundal has been recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal and the YWCA for corporate leadership. For more than three decades, Glenn Stith has been a leader in agricultural seed, crop protection, and biotech business sales and marketing design and structure. With a strong emphasis on leadership and coaching, Stith's career has focused on developing and implementing effective business strategies in seed, crop protection, row crop and vegetable segments. Stith said, "I have been very impressed with the breadth and depth of the Context members' skills and achievements for clients in the business. It is very exciting to join Context with the opportunity to bring the skills I have developed in leading sales and marketing organizations locally, regionally and globally to the complementary skill sets offered by Context. Working together with these executive leaders, I'm confident we can have a positive impact on strategic business development for our clients." Holland said, "Glenn's deep experience in all aspects of this industry makes him a huge addition to our network. We have all known Glenn for many years and have a great deal of respect for what he brings to the table. Our clients will certainly benefit from having him on our team." Stith's leadership expertise includes executive roles as Vice President of Strategic Accounts, Vice President of US Branded Business for national seed brands, crop protection brands and biotech trait brands -- both for Monsanto, and as Global Business Lead for Seminis Vegetable Seeds. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in ag economics from University of Kentucky and an EMBA degree from Washington University in St. Louis. Stith resides in central Iowa. The Context Network provides business management and strategy consulting services to the world's leading agriculture, biotechnology and food companies and government agencies and institutions. Major areas of expertise include strategy, merger and acquisition support, valuation of new technologies, formation of alliances, and market research. The West Des Moines-based firm is composed of a core of professional consultants that is complemented by a network of more than 250 industry and subject-area experts around the world. Tweet |
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