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Jun. 3, 2013 Source: The Context Network The Context Network has named Jim Eckles as Partner to the firm. Eckles, a renowned agribusiness professional, has long served the agriculture industry as a leader in international business, primarily in Central and South America. Context's Founding Partner, Tray Thomas said, "We welcome the opportunity to bring Jim into Context leadership. As a world leader in agriculture and bioscience consulting, we fully recognize the importance of growth and advancements under way in Latin America. Latin America is growing in importance in both production and consumption. Brazil alone has become a leading global supplier of food and feed products. Jim's skills, expertise and experience across the region will greatly benefit our current clients, prospective clients and no doubt, the agriculture industry as a whole." Context Partner Mark Holland added, "Context has long been recognized as the leading agricultural management consulting firm in North America. Our work and its influence extend fully around the globe. With Jim in his new role as a Context Partner, Context will fully explore and develop our presence in Central and South America with firm purpose toward contributing excellence in each initiative." Eckles noted, "Increasing the competencies and capabilities of Context in Latin America allows Context to provide a more comprehensive service to our multinational clients while also ensuring that Latin American companies will have access to the same leading edge information and industry expertise applied in other parts of the world." "I look forward to achieving for Latin America what Context has achieved in North America," said Eckles. "We are committed to becoming a trusted agribusiness partner in the region by providing objective, enlightened advice. We will build the same level of competencies and capabilities in Latin America that Context is known for in North America." Eckles has specific expertise in multinational seed, crop protection and plant biotech management, especially in developing countries. He has a rich history of experience living and working within the southern hemisphere. With expertise in administration, marketing, production and research and development across multiple crops, he will lead the creative implementation of novel strategies to allow companies to create growth and value. Eckles has a Masters of Agricultural Economics from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor's Degree in Social & Behavioral Sciences from University of Texas. He resides in Weston, Florida. About The Context Network 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 industry and subject matter experts worldwide. Tweet |
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