MOLINE, lll., March 25,
2024 /CNW/ -- Deere & Company (NYSE: DE)
announced today that former Eastman Chemical Company executive,
Kellye Walker, will join its
leadership team as senior vice president, chief legal officer and
worldwide public affairs, effective April
29.
In her new role, Walker will succeed Mary Jones as the company's general counsel and
have executive management responsibility for the global law and
patent departments, as well as oversight of the company's public
affairs and environmental, health, and safety functions.
Walker has over 25 years of senior executive experience. As the
vice president & chief legal officer at Eastman Chemical
Company, she held overall leadership responsibility for
Eastman's legal organization,
including oversight of corporate governance, compliance,
intellectual property, litigation, government affairs, product
stewardship and regulatory affairs, global business conduct, as
well as the company's global health, safety, and environment
organizations.
Previously, she was executive vice president and chief legal
officer for Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., a global
engineering and defense technology provider and America's largest
military shipbuilder. 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.
She also served as a corporate partner in major law firms in
Boston and New Orleans.
"Over the course of her career, Kellye has compiled an
impressive record of experience and achievement," said John May, chairman & CEO of Deere &
Company. "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 groundbreaking products,
services, and outcomes for our ag, construction, and forestry
customers around the world."
About Deere & Company:
Deere & Company (www.JohnDeere.com) is a global leader in
the delivery of agricultural, construction, and forestry equipment.
We help our customers push the boundaries of what's possible in
ways that are more productive and sustainable to help life leap
forward. Our technology-enabled products including John Deere
Autonomous 8R Tractor, See & Spray™, and E-Power Backhoe are
just some of the ways we help meet the world's increasing need for
food, shelter, and infrastructure. Deere & Company also
provides financial services through John Deere Financial.
For more information on Deere & Company, visit us at
www.deere.com/en/news/.
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