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Release - June 30, 2008
dmrkynetec APPOINTS VICE PRESIDENT OF RESEARCH

Leading Global Agricultural Marketing Research Company Adds to Rapidly Growing Custom Research Business

ST. LOUIS – dmrkynetec announces the recent appointment of Kerry Hubbard to the position of Vice President of Research.

Kerry Hubbard brings over twenty-five years of agriculture marketing experience to dmrkynetec. He most recently was Head of Market Research for the U.S. organization of a leading global crop protection manufacturer.  Prior to that, Kerry filled international roles including global market analysis; corporate strategy; as well as market research.  Kerry’s various positions have provided him considerable expertise ranging from market analysis, strategic planning, pricing management, through to product management.  Kerry’s extensive crop knowledge, combined with this experience in the seeds, traits and agricultural chemistry industries will aid him when working with clients to better identify and analyze market opportunities.  Kerry’s focus as Vice President of Research will be to partner with clients on custom research to identify opportunities and support the strategic growth of their businesses.

“Kerry joins our rapidly growing custom research business in the US.  His technical research skills; market understanding; and shear enthusiasm for our industry are highly complementary with the rest of our US team; and indeed with our world-wide operations,” says Stephen Hearn, CEO. 

“We all look forward to Kerry helping us to continue to deliver added value market and marketing insights for the benefit of our much valued clients” adds Hearn.

dmrkynetec is the leading global provider of innovative market research and consulting services specializing in crop protection, biotechnology and animal health. The company has fourteen offices across North America, Europe and Asia.  A full-service, full-spectrum market research company, dmrkynetec boasts extensive industry experience and an impressive client list that includes most major global companies in the agricultural input supply industry. This release and other information can be found at www.dmrkynetec.com.

For further information contact:

Brian Hagan
Executive Vice President
dmrkynetec

1807 Park 270 Drive
Suite 300
P.O. Box 46904
St. Louis, MO 63146
direct:  1 314 786 1945
mobile:  1 314 989 5338
fax:   1 314 878 7616  
email:  Brian.Hagan@dmrkynetec.com