John C. May is Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Deere & Company. May is responsible for leading efforts to maximize financial and operational performance and ensure that the company’s global customer base is provided with advanced products and services.
May became the company’s Chief Executive Officer in November 2019 and assumed the position of Chairman in May 2020. He was named President & Chief Operating Officer earlier in 2019.
Previously, May was President, Worldwide Agriculture & Turf Division, with responsibility for the Americas and Australia, as well as for the global harvesting, turf and utility, crop care, and intelligent solutions businesses. He also served as Chief Information Officer and as President, Agricultural Solutions.
Earlier duties included Vice President, Global Turf & Utility platform, and Managing Director of Deere’s China operations during a period of significant growth. May also managed the company’s construction equipment factory in Dubuque, Iowa. He became part of the senior management team in 2012.
He joined John Deere in 1997 after working as a management consultant at KPMG Peat Marwick.
May holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire and an MBA from the University of Maine.
What is John C. May II's net worth?
The estimated net worth of John C. May II is at least $52.76 million as of June 22nd, 2023. Mr. May II owns 109,126 shares of Deere & Company stock worth more than $52,760,129 as of March 26th. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other assets that Mr. May II may own. Additionally, Mr. May II receives a salary of $8,110,000.00 as Chairman and CEO at Deere & Company. Learn More about John C. May II's net worth.
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Has John C. May II been buying or selling shares of Deere & Company?
John C. May II has not been actively trading shares of Deere & Company during the last quarter. Most recently, John C. May II sold 52,967 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $416.02, for a transaction totalling $22,035,331.34. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 109,126 shares of the company's stock, valued at $45,398,598.52. Learn More on John C. May II's trading history.
Who are Deere & Company's active insiders?
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Deere & Company?
During the last twelve months, insiders at the industrial products company sold shares 2 times. They sold a total of 37,950 shares worth more than $17,353,906.90. The most recent insider tranaction occured on February, 18th when insider Rajesh Kalathur sold 24,580 shares worth more than $12,304,993.80. Insiders at Deere & Company own 0.3% of the company.
Learn More about insider trades at Deere & Company. Information on this page was last updated on 2/18/2025.
