Deere & Company Appoints Brent Norwood as CFO Effective May 1

Brent Norwood will assume the role of chief financial officer at Deere & Company on May 1, 2026. This appointment follows an internal and external search and reflects the company's strategic direction amid evolving agricultural equipment demand.

Norwood, aged 44, has been with Deere since starting as a program manager, advancing through roles in global marketing operations, corporate business development, and investor relations. His contributions include involvement in acquisitions that enhanced Deere's capabilities in roadbuilding and agricultural automation. This leadership change emphasizes Deere's commitment to leveraging internal talent as it navigates market pressures and seeks to maintain margins while investing in innovation.