Deere board member Sherry M. Smith dies; board reduces size, appoints new Lead Director

DEERE & CO

Sherry M. Smith, a Deere director since 2011 and Lead Director, passed away on July 7, 2025.
Board reduced size to ten members and appointed R. Preston Feight as Lead Director.
Smith served on Corporate Governance and Compensation committees; formerly EVP and CFO of Supervalu.
Chairman and CEO John C. May expressed condolences, noting Smith's strategic contributions.

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