Key Takeaways:
- Kellye Walker has been appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Worldwide Public Affairs at Deere & Company.
- Walker, with over 25 years of experience, succeeds Mary Jones and will oversee global law and patent departments, along with public affairs and environmental, health, and safety functions.
- Her background includes significant roles at Eastman Chemical Company, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., and other prominent organizations.
Leadership Transition at Deere & Company
Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) has officially announced the appointment of Kellye Walker as the new Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Worldwide Public Affairs, with her tenure beginning April 29. Walker will be taking over the responsibilities previously held by Mary Jones, including the oversight of the company’s global law and patent departments, as well as its public affairs and environmental, health, and safety operations.
Extensive Experience in Legal and Administrative Roles
Walker’s career is marked by more than 25 years in senior executive and legal positions, recently serving as Vice President & Chief Legal Officer at Eastman Chemical Company. In this role, she managed a wide array of legal and regulatory functions, including corporate governance, compliance, intellectual property, and litigation, among others. Her experience extends beyond the chemical sector, with prior roles at Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., American Water Works Co., and as a corporate partner in major law firms in both Boston and New Orleans.
Statements from Deere & Company’s Leadership
John May, Chairman & CEO of Deere & Company, expressed his confidence in Walker’s capabilities, stating, “Over the course of her career, Kellye has compiled an impressive record of experience and achievement. Her exceptional strategic leadership and problem-solving skills, along with her proven ability to deliver results in a rapidly changing environment, will be of real benefit to our company.”
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