John Stone is President, Worldwide Construction & Forestry and Power Systems, a position he has held since July 2020. He is responsible for the sustainable, profitable growth of the company's construction and forestry equipment business around the globe as well as the continued success of the Wirtgen Group. He also has responsibility for the company's engine and powertrain businesses.
Stone previously headed Deere's Integrated Solutions Group, the company's precision-ag technology arm. There he led the company's acquisition of tech startup Blue River Technology, the establishment of the San Francisco John Deere Labs office, and the precision-ag headquarters in Urbandale, Iowa.
Stone's other leadership roles include Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Business Development; Global Director, Utility Tractor Product Line; and General Manager, John Deere Ningbo (China) Works. He joined the company in 2003 as a project manager at the Tractor Engineering Center in Waterloo, Iowa.
Under Stone's leadership, the company has rapidly developed capabilities in AI (artificial intelligence) and machine learning, better integrated precision-ag technology into each of its flagship products, and established itself as a leader in heavy-duty high-tech. In 2019, the company's 8RX Tractor received the 2020 "Tech for a Better World" award at CES (the Consumer Electronics Show).
Prior to joining Deere, Stone worked for General Electric as a Six Sigma Black Belt. Previously, he was an officer in the U.S. Army. He has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the United States Military Academy and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
What is John H. Stone's net worth?
The estimated net worth of John H. Stone is at least $58.25 million as of December 3rd, 2024. Mr. Stone owns 120,481 shares of Deere & Company stock worth more than $58,250,033 as of March 26th. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Stone may own. Learn More about John H. Stone's net worth.
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Has John H. Stone been buying or selling shares of Deere & Company?
John H. Stone has not been actively trading shares of Deere & Company within the last three months. Most recently, John H. Stone sold 17,145 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $4,321.07, for a transaction totalling $74,084,745.15. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now directly owns 21,087 shares of the company's stock, valued at $91,118,403.09. Learn More on John H. Stone'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.
