Deere names Brian Sikes to board of directors

Deere (DE) & Company announced the appointment of Brian Sikes, board chair and chief executive officer of Cargill, to the company’s board of directors. Sikes leads one of the world’s largest privately held companies and is widely recognized for his strategic vision and dedication to advancing global food and agriculture. With Sikes’ appointment, the size of Deere’s board has increased to 11 members, 10 of whom are independent, non-employee directors.