John Deere Appoint Senior Vice President

Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) has announced that former Eastman Chemical Company executive, Kellye Walker, will join its leadership team as senior vice president, chief legal officer and worldwide public affairs.

Walker has over 25 years of senior executive experience. As the executive vice president at Eastman Chemical Company, she held overall leadership responsibility for Eastman’s legal organization. Previously, she was executive vice president and chief legal officer for Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. She also served as chief administrative officer at American Water Works Co., senior vice president and general counsel for Diageo North America, and senior vice president, general counsel, and secretary for BJ’s Wholesale Club.

“Over the course of her career, Kellye has compiled an impressive record of experience and achievement. Her exceptional strategic leadership and problem-solving skills, along with her proven ability to deliver results in a rapidly changing environment, will be of real benefit to our company as we continue to deliver ground-breaking products, services, and outcomes for our ag, construction, and forestry customers around the world.” said John May, chairman & CEO of Deere & Company.

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