The Context Network welcomes two Partners

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – (JULY 9, 2010) The Context Network has announced that two of the organization’s Senior Associates have become Partners with the firm. Mark Nelson and Mark Holland begin their new responsibilities immediately.

Context Managing Partner, Blake Sieker said, “Context is very pleased to announce the advancement of Mark Holland  and Mark Nelson to Partners. Their contributions and expertise as Senior Associates have proven their commitment to consulting excellence. The actionable solutions and solid, strategic results they provide have had a profound and indelible positive influence on our clients, our industry and on The Context Network. We are confident their contributions will bring continued growth and business success to our clients.”

Mark Nelson joined Context in 2001. He has led and directed numerous efforts and has originated several Context Network Multi-Client reports including Global Seed Market Database, Global Seed Sector Outlooks, Vegetable and Major Field Crops, and Emerging Market Outlooks. Nelson draws upon this market mapping expertise in leading strategic planning assignments. In addition, Nelson now spearheads initiatives in the fresh produce market segment. Nelson is based in Champaign, Illinois.

Mark Holland joined Context in 2006. He is deeply engaged in strategic business management directives in seed and biotechnology industries. With strong experience in executive management, Holland’s work includes creation and analysis of business plans and financial forecasts, debt and equity financing and contract negotiation and mediation services. He is based in McCrory, Arkansas.

Holland and Nelson join fellow partners, Blake Sieker, Steve Hawkins, Mike Borel and Tray Thomas in leading the growing agribusiness consulting firm. Sieker noted, “Context’s growth is not in small part due to the contributions of Mr. Nelson and Mr. Holland. They exemplify the value Context brings to our client base in having the right people, the right expertise and strong, executive commitment to each initiative. We are certain that as Partners, they will continue to support and advance those goals.”

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 global network of hundreds of industry and subject-area experts.