Samuel R. Allen

Allen elects to retire as Deere Board chairman May 1st

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Monday, March 2, 2020
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The Deere board has elected John C. May, the company's chief executive officer, to become chairman upon Allen's retirement.

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  • The Deere board has elected John C. May, the company's chief executive officer, to become chairman upon Allen's retirement.
  • Allen has been chairman of the board of directors since 2010 and served as the company's chief executive officer from 2009 to 2019.
  • Allen joined Deere as an industrial engineer in 1975 after graduating from Purdue University.
  • "As chairman, John will lead the board with the collaborative style and strategic, operating, and technical skills so capably demonstrated over his 23-year career with Deere," said Allen.

Deere Report Highlights Unique Position to Deliver Sustainable Outcomes

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Monday, September 9, 2019
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These are among the stories featured in "A Power For Good," Deere's annual sustainability report now available online at www.JohnDeere.com/sustainabilityreport .

Key Points: 
  • These are among the stories featured in "A Power For Good," Deere's annual sustainability report now available online at www.JohnDeere.com/sustainabilityreport .
  • "Today, more than any other time during my 44-year career at John Deere, I see the power of the John Deere Strategy to deliver sustainable outcomes for our customers, employees, investors, communities, and the world," said Samuel R. Allen, chairman and chief executive officer, in the report's introductory letter.
  • Highlighting John Deere's unique position, the new and expanded report emphasizes Deere's progress in precision agriculture.
  • "Precision agriculture is an area that will define the future of agriculture and one in which John Deere aspires to be the undisputed leader," Allen said.

Deere & Company Board Elects John May as CEO and Board Member

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Thursday, August 29, 2019
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MOLINE, Ill., Aug. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) Board of Directors has elected John C. May as a member of the board, effective immediately, and to the position of Chief Executive Officer, effective November 4, 2019.

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  • MOLINE, Ill., Aug. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) Board of Directors has elected John C. May as a member of the board, effective immediately, and to the position of Chief Executive Officer, effective November 4, 2019.
  • "John's record of success and proven leadership skills make him highly qualified to lead Deere and guide its success in the years ahead," said Samuel R. Allen, chairman and chief executive officer.
  • Allen will continue as chairman of the board of directors after he steps down from the CEO position.
  • The 50-year-old May joined Deere in 1997 and became part of the senior management team in 2012 as President, Agricultural Solutions and Chief Information Officer.

Samuel R. Allen elected to Dow Board of Directors

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Thursday, June 13, 2019
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Dow (NYSE: DOW) today announced that Samuel R. Allen, chairman and chief executive officer of Deere & Company, has been elected to Dows Board of Directors, effective August 1, 2019.

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  • Dow (NYSE: DOW) today announced that Samuel R. Allen, chairman and chief executive officer of Deere & Company, has been elected to Dows Board of Directors, effective August 1, 2019.
  • Mr. Allen brings to Dows board extensive corporate experience and knowledge of international business operations, manufacturing, marketing and sales, as well as public company board expertise in corporate governance, compensation and board leadership.
  • He will serve on the Corporate Governance and Compensation and Leadership Development committees of Dows board.
  • During his 44 years with Deere & Company, Sam has helped transform its global operations and created significant shareholder value, said Jeff Fettig , non-executive chairman of Dows Board of Directors.

Whirlpool Corporation Announces Annual Stockholders' Meeting Results

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019
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BENTON HARBOR, Mich., April 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) announced the results of its annual stockholders' meeting, including the election of directors for the next year.

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  • BENTON HARBOR, Mich., April 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) announced the results of its annual stockholders' meeting, including the election of directors for the next year.
  • Whirlpool stockholders elected 13 individuals to the board of directors, each for a one-year term expiring in 2020: Samuel R. Allen, chairman and chief executive officer of Deere & Company; Marc R. Bitzer, chairman and chief executive officer of Whirlpool Corporation; Greg Creed, chief executive officer of Yum!
  • These vote results are preliminary; final results will be reported on a current report on Form 8-K, which will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission within four business days.
  • Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is the world's leading major home appliance company, with approximately $21 billion in annual sales, 92,000 employees and 65 manufacturing and technology research centers in 2018.