John Deere, officially Deere & Company, is an American corporation founded in 1837. It manufactures agricultural machinery, heavy equipment, forestry machinery, diesel engines, and drivetrains. The company also provides financial services and other related activities. John Deere has a global presence, with business activities in North America, Latin America, Europe, East Asia, South Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa. Deere & Company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DE.
The company is structured into three core business segments: Agriculture and Turf, Construction and Forestry, and Financial Services. Recent leadership changes include Justin Rose as President of the Worldwide Agriculture & Turf Division: Small Agriculture and Turf, Deanna Kovar as President of the Worldwide Agriculture & Turf Division, overseeing Production and Precision Agriculture, as well as the Americas and Australian markets, and Cory Reed as President of Lifecycle Solutions, Supply Management, and Customer Success. Recent news indicates John Deere is bringing back employees to Iowa facilities due to increased demand. The company is headquartered in Moline, Illinois.