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    John C. May

    Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President at Deere & Co
    Board
    Since November 2019
    Age
    55 years
    Tenure
    Joined DE in 1997 and advanced through several leadership roles including Director, China Operations; Factory Manager; Vice President; President; Chief Operating Officer; and ultimately, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President.

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    About

    John C. May is a seasoned leader currently serving as the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President of DE. At 55 years old , his career at DE spans nearly three decades, beginning with his initial joining in 1997. His long-standing service reflects a deep commitment to advancing the company's strategic objectives.

    Throughout his tenure, he has held several critical roles that have helped shape the company’s direction. Starting as the Director of China Operations, he quickly advanced to manage manufacturing as a Factory Manager and later assumed executive responsibilities as Vice President and President, before taking on the roles of Chief Operating Officer and then Chief Executive Officer.

    His promotion to CEO in 11-2019 marked a significant milestone, setting the stage for his transition into the current combined leadership role. Beyond his responsibilities at DE, his service as a director on the board of Ford Motor Company further highlights his expertise and influence in the broader industry.

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    Past Roles

    Organization Role Date Range Details
    Deere & Company Chief Executive Officer and President November 2019 - May 2020 N/A
    Deere & Company President and Chief Operating Officer April 2019 - November 2019 N/A
    Deere & Company President, Worldwide Agriculture & Turf Division, Global Harvesting and Turf Platforms, Ag Solutions (Americas and Australia) 2018 - 2019 N/A
    Deere & Company President, Agricultural Solutions & Chief Information Officer 2012 - 2018 N/A
    Deere & Company Vice President, Agriculture & Turf Global Platform, Turf & Utility 2009 - 2012 N/A
    Deere & Company Factory Manager, John Deere Dubuque Works 2007 - 2009 N/A
    Deere & Company Director, China Operations 2004 - 2007 N/A

    External Roles

    Organization Role Date Range
    Ford Motor Company Directorship N/A

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$1,658,671AnnualFixed annual salary.
    Corporate Aircraft Usage$195,781AnnualIncremental cost for 50 hours of personal use.
    Security Patrols$23,062AnnualSecurity monitoring for personal residence.
    Miscellaneous Perquisites$5,554AnnualIncludes spousal event attendance, excess liability premiums, annual physicals.
    Defined Contribution Plans$756,983AnnualContributions to defined contribution plans.

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan

    MetricWeightTarget / DetailsActual Results/Comments
    Operating Return on Operating Assets50%Focuses on return on capital and asset utilizationN/A
    Operating Return on Sales40%Measures profitabilityN/A
    Return on Equity10%Assesses efficient use of equity in the financial segmentN/A
    PayoutTarget STI rate of 200% of base salaryAchieved 180.0% resulting in $5,971,216 payout

    Evaluation Period: Annual
    Vesting Schedule: Cash-based payout; no vesting schedule.
    Additional Condition: Equipment Operations at 91% of mid-cycle.

    Equity Incentive Plan Awards (PSUs)

    MetricDetails
    Performance MetricsRelative Revenue Growth and Relative TSR, equally weighted
    Performance Payout ThresholdsBelow 25th percentile: 0%; 25th: 25%; 50th: 100%; 75th and above: 200%
    Vesting ScheduleThree-year performance period ending in 2026
    Grant DateDecember 13, 2023
    Grant Date Fair Value$8,612,848
    Grant Date Stock Price$377.01 per share

    Performance-Based Long-Term Incentive (LTI)

    ComponentDetails
    Award Mix50% PSUs, 25% RSUs, 25% Stock Options
    PSUs TargetsThreshold: 5,888 units; Target: 23,552 units; Maximum: 47,104 units
    Vesting Schedule (PSUs)Three-year performance period ending in fiscal 2027
    Performance Adjustment FactorPSUs adjusted by a factor of +/-20%
    Stock Options & RSUs DetailsVesting details not fully specified