Deere appoints Julie Boland to expanded board
The expanded board includes 10 independent, non-employee directors, and Boland will serve on the Compensation and Finance committees.
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DEERE & COMPANY appointed Julie Boland to its board effective immediately, increasing the board from 10 to 11 directors. She will serve on the Compensation Committee and Finance Committee. The expanded board includes 10 independent, non-employee directors.
On the effective date, Boland will receive an automatic initial grant of 92 Restricted Stock Units and enter into the company’s standard director indemnification agreement.
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Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers, Election of Directors, Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On November 2, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Deere & Company (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from ten to eleven directors and appointed Julie Boland to the Board, effective immediately. Ms. Boland will serve as a member of the Compensation Committee and Finance Committee of the Board.
Ms. Boland is the former U.S. CEO and Managing Partner and Americas Managing Partner of Ernst & Young LLP (“EY”), a multinational professional services firm providing audit, tax, consulting, and transaction services. She served in numerous leadership roles with EY since 2010, including Vice Chair and Central Region Managing Partner and Cleveland Office Managing Partner. Prior to joining EY, Ms. Boland served as the Chief Financial Officer of both public and private companies. She also has experience in global investment banking with both J.P. Morgan & Co. and Goldman Sachs. The Board believes Ms. Boland's extensive experience in executive leadership, accounting, financial reporting, corporate governance, and global finance will provide a valuable perspective to the Board.
Ms. Boland will receive the compensation payable to non-employee directors described in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed on January 14, 2026, including, on the effective date of her appointment, an automatic initial grant of 92 Restricted Stock Units, and will enter into the Company’s standard director indemnification agreement.
There are no arrangements or understandings between Ms. Boland and any other persons pursuant to which Ms. Boland was selected as a director. The Company is not aware of any related party transactions or relationships between Ms. Boland and the Company that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
Item 7.01Regulation FD Disclosure.
On November 2, 2026, the Company issued a press release relating to Ms. Boland’s appointment, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in this Item 7.01 is not filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not deemed incorporated by reference by any general statements incorporating by reference this report or future filings into any filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent the Company specifically incorporates the information by reference.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Dated: November 2, 2026 | By: | /s/ Julie M. O. Rosales |
Julie M. O. Rosales | ||
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Former EY U.S. CEO Julie Boland joins Deere & Company’s Board
of Directors
MOLINE, Ill. (Nov. 2, 2026) – Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) today announced the appointment of Julie Boland, former U.S. chief executive officer and managing partner and Americas managing partner of Ernst & Young LLP (EY), to its board of directors. Boland brings extensive executive leadership experience and deep expertise in accounting, financial reporting, corporate governance, and global finance.
“Julie’s proven leadership, financial acumen, and governance expertise make her a strong addition to our board,” said John C. May, chairman and CEO of Deere & Company. “Her record leading a complex global organization, together with her finance and investment banking background, will sharpen the board’s perspective as Deere executes its strategy, accelerates long-term growth, and delivers value for customers and shareholders.”
Boland served as EY’s U.S. chief executive officer and managing partner and Americas managing partner from 2022 to 2026, culminating more than 16 years with the firm in roles of increasing responsibility. Her previous leadership positions included vice chair and Central Region managing partner and Cleveland office managing partner.
Before joining EY, Boland was chief financial officer at public and private companies and worked in investment banking at JPMorgan & Co. and Goldman Sachs in New York, Chicago, and London. Her experience spans financial leadership, enterprise strategy and transformation, capital allocation, regulatory affairs, risk management, and international banking.
Boland’s appointment expands Deere’s board from 10 to 11 members, including 10 independent, non-employee directors.
About Deere & Company
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