IT was announced by the Deere and Company Board of Directors on 28 August 2019 that John May has been appointed as the new CEO effective 4 November 2019

In 2018, May was named president, Worldwide Agriculture & Turf Division Global Harvesting and Turf Platforms, Ag Solutions, Americas and Australia. From 2012 to 2018, May served as President, Wolrdwide Agriculture and Turf Division - Agriculture Solutions and Chief Information Officer

The previous CEO, Samuel R Allen will remain on the Board of Directors and servce as Chairman, stepping down as CEO on 4 November 2019. He has served as Deere and Company CEO since 2010.