Climate change, poverty and hunger, habitat preservation – these are just some of the challenges facing the world today, and agriculture holds the key to unlock these challenges. And it can be done one-season/one-meal at time. But it’s going take perspiration and ingenious thinking to make this a reality. At Context, we are uniquely positioned to tackle some of these changes and bring innovations to market.
Doug has been a Partner at The Context Network for six years and has over 35 years of experience in the ag & industrial equipment industry. His past executive and senior-level roles provide him with many skills to solve the most challenging and complex issues facing companies today. His background includes COO, Vice President, General Management, and Director positions at two leading global equipment companies. At Context, Doug leads the Machinery and Equipment sector, emphasizing technology. He assists companies from small start-ups to large global OEMs. He primarily emphasizes strategy development and implementation. In addition, his teams conduct competitive assessments, peer-to-peer benchmarking, new market opportunity analysis, investment fundraising initiatives, and acquisition due diligence. He is experienced with driving culture change and the execution of strategic plans. In addition, he is trained to use Baldrige Performance Excellence Criteria for business performance improvement.
Market Sector Expertise: AG Development, AG Innovation, AG Inputs, AG Investment, AG Outputs Distribution, AG Production, AG Sustainability, Food Distribution / Retail, Food Processing / Manufacturing,
Services Expertise: Insights, Management Consulting, Strategy Consulting,
Geographical Region: North America, Latin America, Asia/Pacific, EEMEA,
Jim has nearly four decades of leadership experience in the global agriculture and food sector. In 2016, Jim retired from DuPont as executive vice president and a member of the company's Office of the Chief Executive. In his final role at DuPont, he had responsibility for DuPont Pioneer, Crop Protection and Nutrition & Health businesses as well as the corporate functions of: Sustainability; Safety, Health & Environment; Product Stewardship & Regulatory; and Government Affairs as well as the Latin America Region. Mr. Borel joined DuPont in 1978 as a sales representative in the agricultural products business. Over his career, he held a variety of progressively responsible roles in product, sales and business management, as well as human resources and manufacturing roles in Agricultural Products and corporately in the US, United Kingdom, Canada and Japan.
Market Sector Expertise: AG Development, AG Innovation, AG Inputs, AG Investment, AG Outputs Distribution, AG Production, AG Sustainability, Food Distribution / Retail, Food Processing / Manufacturing,
Services Expertise: Insights, Management Consulting, Strategy Consulting,
Geographical Region: North America, Latin America, Asia/Pacific, EEMEA,
Jennifer L. Garrett, Ph.D., has over 25 years of leadership and business experience in agriculture, food and nutrition. Dr. Garrett possesses a critical understanding of scientific, regulatory and policy issues across the food value chain. Her business background as a farmer, academic, trainer, scientist, business leader, and nutrition advocate brings a unique and practical perspective to help clients strategically navigate business opportunities from farm to table in the world of food. Jennifer uses her unique background to help clients with:
Market Sector Expertise: AG Development, AG Innovation, AG Inputs, AG Investment, AG Outputs Distribution, AG Production, AG Sustainability, Food Distribution / Retail, Food Processing / Manufacturing,
Services Expertise: Insights, Management Consulting, Strategy Consulting,
Geographical Region: North America, Latin America, Asia/Pacific, EEMEA,
CONVERSATIONS IN CONTEXT As agriculture and food industries strive to address climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, organizations across food, fuel, and fiber supply chains are increasingly focused on carbon reductions as a key metric of success. Net-zero commitments supported by carbon-smart agriculture initiatives are gaining momentum in hopes of unlocking new value for … Continue reading Beyond Carbon: Taking a Systems Approach to Sustainability →
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Many food and agribusiness companies across the value chain are reassessing their strategies in light of significant ongoing industry shifts. Among these shifts, changing consumer preferences now require the food distribution chain to deliver healthier and more environmentally friendly products; advances in technology provide stakeholders with access to unprecedented volumes of information; consolidation at multiple … Continue reading A Holistic Approach to Strategy Implementation →
Embracing technology does not come easily to all farmers, and Ed Kasper sees a business opportunity in that reality. Kasper, a farmer and precision ag equipment dealer in northern Illinois, is preparing to offer custom planting services in his area. He figures he can share the benefits of new planter technology with farmers who aren’t ready … Continue reading Building The Business Case For Custom Planting →
The Context Network made a strong commitment as a diamond sponsor of the Women in Agribusiness Summit on September 24-26, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. Sometimes three minutes is all you need. Priyamvadha “Priya” Sivakumar made the most of her three minutes when she met Context Principal Asha Lundal in passing at the Women in Agribusiness … Continue reading The Context Network Invests in Women in Agribusiness →
Farmers have long relied on trusted service providers to advise them on equipment, crop inputs, accounting, and more. The concept of “great service” is intertwined with the familiar face of an agronomist or local tractor dealer, a warm handshake, and a conversation in the field or across a desk. While the need for trustworthy service isn’t … Continue reading The Future Face of Service →
