Jim Murphy has joined The Context Network as a staff consultant and project manager.

“We’re very pleased to have Jim join Context. His analytical skills and management consulting experience add additional strength to our team of consultants,” says Alex Fink, Context managing partner. “His knowledge and background in the biofuels industry will help our clients track and understand the rapid developments taking place in the biofuels industry.”

Murphy has over 20 years of experience in business and management consulting and has worked with clients as diverse as sporting goods and commercial aircraft manufacturers and will help Context clients understand their competitive position, develop growth strategies and plan to implement those strategies.

Before joining Context, Murphy served as new uses manager for the Iowa Corn Promotion Board. Additionally, he has held marketing positions with several national corporations. He earned a bachelor of science degree from the University of Illinois and a master of business administration degree from Lehigh University.

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 Des Moines-based firm is composed of a core of professional consultants that is complemented by a network of more than 100 industry and subject area experts. More information about The Context Network can be found at www.contextnet.com.