Where Science Meets Strategy

Jim is a seasoned agricultural products executive with more than 40 years of experience spanning discovery, global product development, project management, strategic marketing, and commercialization. He has held senior leadership roles across the crop protection industry, including at Chevron Chemical, American Cyanamid, BASF, Nufarm, FMC, Arysta LifeScience, AgBiome, and AgroFresh.

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Throughout his career, Jim has led multidisciplinary teams and global programs advancing fungicides, insecticides, herbicides, biologicals, and other crop protection technologies from early evaluation through field development and commercialization. His experience includes technology assessment, portfolio strategy, product positioning, international product development, external collaborations and co-development partnerships, and organizational leadership.

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Jim earned his Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from Pennsylvania State University and his M.S. in Botany and Plant Pathology from the University of Maine. He has also contributed to the plant pathology community through service with the American Phytopathological Society and other professional organizations.

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At Nexus BioStrategy, Jim helps clients evaluate emerging technologies, shape product development and commercialization strategies, strengthen development programs, and navigate the path from promising innovation to successful agricultural products.

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