Deere & Company Appoints Kellye Walker As Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Worldwide Public Affairs

Mar 25, 2024•over 1 year ago

Position

Chief Legal Officer

Company

John Deere

Kellye Walker

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Description

Deere & Company announced the appointment of Kellye Walker 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.

Company Information

Company

John Deere

Location

Moline, Illinois, United States

About

John Deere is committed to serving every person on the planet—whether or not they’ve ever driven a tractor, mowed a lawn, or operated a dozer. With nearly 200 years of innovation since the creation of the steel plow, John Deere continues to lead the way in agriculture, construction, forestry, turf care, power systems, and beyond. By helping to produce the food, fiber, fuel, and infrastructure that sustain our world, we remain dedicated to advancing technology and supporting those who shape the land and our future.

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