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Agriculture

Independent management consultants specializing in agriculture

Umbrex connects our clients in the agriculture industry to top-tier independent management consultants with the right experience for their projects. Over 90% of our agriculture practice consultants are alums of McKinsey, Bain, or BCG. The majority also have experience in industry roles.

Examples of how we help agriculture clients

  • Growth Strategy
For a $13B grain and agricultural commodity company, developed the company’s first cross-technology country strategies for China, India, and Brazil.
  • Mergers & Acquisitions

For a $12B agri-biotech company, integrated two main business units after merger. Led the integration of all internal systems and processes, including R&D, IT, supply chains, marketing, and sales.

  • Risk Management
Managed a global food corporation’s internal audit risk team in a $2B acquisition.
  • Sustainability

Principal advisor for the World Economic Forum and a private sector consortium in a major Latin American country to develop the country’s sustainable agriculture sector strategy.

  • Pricing

Improved pricing processes for a $10B agriculture company. Deployed pricing improvement projects worldwide leading to $120M annual margin increase.

  • Product Management
Reallocated $1B of research and development investments across 2,000 product development projects for a $13B grain and agricultural commodity company. Generated incremental $250M in annual revenue by transforming the product portfolio management.
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Agriculture industry experience at top firms such as:

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Director of Corporate Strategy and Development

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Global Strategy and Innovation

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Director, Crop Protection

SVP and General Manager

Head Portfolio Crop Protection and Seeds

Executive Director, Strategic Planning

What clients say

“I spoke with Umbrex on a Friday afternoon; on Monday morning a former McKinsey Engagement Manager was leading our post-merger integration effort.”
President, PE-owned portfolio company
“Umbrex is run by McKinsey alums, so they understand the type of talent I need.”
Managing Director, Midsize consulting firm
“We've got Umbrex on speed-dial.”
SVP of Enterprise Transformation, Fortune 500
“Some consultants talk at you. Umbrex is a partner. They listen and ask smart questions. They help me figure out exactly what kind of profile I need.”
Operating Partner, PE firm
“I appreciate the flexibility I get with Umbrex. No fixed pyramid model. I can get one or more consultants, full time or part-time, junior or senior, remote or on-site.”
Head of Strategy, Fortune 500
"No other firm operates with a comparable sense of urgency. Within twenty-four hours of speaking with Umbrex, I get profiles of highly qualified candidates who are a good fit for my project."
VP of Strategy, Fortune 100
"We think of Umbrex as a strategic partner."
EVP of Corporate Development, Fortune 500
"One way that Umbrex particularly earned my trust is that if they aren't the right solution for a given project, they tell me up front and recommend another firm."
Chief Operating Officer, PE portfolio company

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Insights on the agriculture industry from our members:

Useful resources on the agriculture industry recommended by our members

  • National Association of Corporate Directors
  • Society for Corporate Governance
  • International Corporate Governance Network
  • Business Roundtable
  • The Handbook of Board Governance: A Comprehensive Guide for Public, Private, and Not-for-Profit Board Members 2nd Edition
  • A Carver Policy Governance Guide, The Policy Governance Model and the Role of the Board Member 2nd Edition
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How to get started

1

Tell us about your project

2

Interview candidates

(We’ll provide bios within 48 hours on average)

3

Select your consultant and start work

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