Deere Appoints Brent Norwood as New CFO

Moline, Illinois – Deere & Company., an agricultural machinery manufacturer, has appointed Brent Norwood as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 1, 2026. The appointment was approved by the company’s Board of Directors following a detailed internal and external search process.

Norwood brings more than 20 years of experience across Deere and the financial industry. Since 2023, he has served as Vice President and Finance Director for Deere’s Construction and Forestry division and John Deere Power Systems, overseeing financial planning, forecasting, capital budgeting and strategic investments.

Mr. John C. May, Chairman and CEO of Deere & Company, said “Norwood’s financial expertise, strategic judgment and disciplined capital allocation approach will support the company’s long-term growth and shareholder value creation.”

During his career at Deere, Norwood has held roles in global marketing operations, corporate business development and investor relations. He also contributed to major initiatives including the acquisitions of Wirtgen and Blue River Technology, as well as Deere’s Smart Industrial strategy and Leap Ambitions.

Before joining Deere, Norwood worked in the investment industry, gaining experience in capital markets, equity research, mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts and capital projects.

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