Changes Made To Deere’s Lineup

Deere & Company announced that its board of directors has elected Samuel R. Allen, 55, as president, chief operating officer, and a member of the board of directors, effective June 1, and chief executive officer effective August 1. Robert W. Lane, 59, chairman and CEO, will serve as chairman of the board until Allen’s expected succession as chairman.

A 34-year veteran of John Deere, Allen has been president of the Worldwide Construction & Forestry Division since 2005 and has been responsible for the global operations of the Deere Power Systems Group since 2003. Allen has served since 2001 as a senior officer of the company.

Other senior executive moves include:

Michael J. Mack, Jr., moved to the position of president, Worldwide Construction & Forestry Division; James M. Field, to the position of senior vice president and chief financial officer; and Jean Gilles, to the senior officer position of senior vice president, Deere Power Systems Group, Deere Intelligent Mobile Equipment Technologies, and Advanced Technology and Innovation.