Deere & Company filed an 8-K on November 2, 2026, announcing the appointment of Julie Boland, former U.S. chief executive officer and managing partner of Ernst & Young LLP, to its board of directors.

Key Highlights

  • New board member: Julie Boland, former U.S. CEO and managing partner and Americas managing partner of Ernst & Young LLP, has been appointed to Deere & Company's board of directors.
  • EY tenure: Boland served as EY's U.S. chief executive officer and managing partner and Americas managing partner from 2022 to 2026, following more than 16 years with the firm.
  • Prior finance background: Before joining EY, Boland served as chief financial officer at public and private companies and worked in investment banking at JPMorgan & Co. and Goldman Sachs.
  • Board size: Boland's appointment expands Deere's board from 10 to 11 members, including 10 independent, non-employee directors.
  • Areas of expertise: According to the filing, Boland brings expertise in accounting, financial reporting, corporate governance, and global finance.

Deere & Company Expands Board with Appointment of Julie Boland

Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) disclosed on November 2, 2026, that it has appointed Julie Boland to its board of directors. According to the filing, Boland most recently served as EY's U.S. chief executive officer and managing partner and Americas managing partner from 2022 to 2026. Her roles at the firm prior to that included vice chair and Central Region managing partner and Cleveland office managing partner, culminating more than 16 years with EY in positions of increasing responsibility.

The filing notes that before joining EY, Boland held chief financial officer positions at public and private companies and worked in investment banking at JPMorgan & Co. and Goldman Sachs in New York, Chicago, and London. The disclosure states her experience spans financial leadership, enterprise strategy and transformation, capital allocation, regulatory affairs, risk management, and international banking.

John C. May, chairman and CEO of Deere & Company, is quoted in the filing as saying: "Julie's proven leadership, financial acumen, and governance expertise make her a strong addition to our board. Her record leading a complex global organization, together with her finance and investment banking background, will sharpen the board's perspective as Deere executes its strategy, accelerates long-term growth, and delivers value for customers and shareholders." The filing states that Boland's appointment brings the total board membership to 11, with 10 of those members identified as independent, non-employee directors.

What Was Disclosed

Deere & Company announced the appointment of Julie Boland, former U.S. CEO of Ernst & Young LLP, to its board of directors, expanding the board from 10 to 11 members, with 10 independent, non-employee directors.