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Deanna Kovar

Deanna Kovar

President, Worldwide Agriculture & Turf Division: Production and Precision Ag, Americas and Australia at John Deere

John Deere•Moline, Illinois, United States

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Experience27+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Proud to be a John Deere veteran of more than 20 years, empowering farmers with the tools and technology they need to reach optimal yields with consistency and precision to feed the world. Bringing expertise in agronomy, economics, products and technology as vice president of Production and Precision Ag Production Systems, I lead a global team focused on identifying opportunities to unlock sustainable value for global corn, soy, small grains, cotton and sugarcane customers.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • John DeereCurrent
    May 2000–Present· 26 yrs 4 mos
    • President, Worldwide Ag and Turf Division, Production and Precision Agriculture, Americas and AustraliaCurrent
      Nov 2025–Present
    • President of the Worldwide Agriculture & Turf Division: Small Agriculture and Turf, Regions 1 and 2
      Nov 2023–Nov 2025
    • Vice President, Production & Precision Ag Production Systems
      Jul 2020–Nov 2023
    • Director, Operator Station
      Dec 2018–Jul 2020
    • Director, Production & Precision Ag Marketing
      May 2016–Dec 2018
    • John Deere Precision Ag, Director: Sales, Channel & Customer Support
      Sep 2014–May 2016
    • Division Sales Manager
      Aug 2012–Sep 2014
    • Intelligent Solutions Group, Manager, Portfolio Management
      Sep 2010–Aug 2012
    • Manager Global Marketing, Baling & Mowing Product Line
      Mar 2009–Dec 2010
    • Branch Manager Dealer Development
      Jul 2007–Feb 2009
    • Dealer Development Manager
      Sep 2005–Jul 2007
    • Territory Manager
      May 2003–Sep 2005
    • Territory Aftermarket Manager
      May 2001–May 2003
    • Representative, Marketing
      May 2000–May 2001
  • John Deere
    May 1999–Aug 1999· 3 mos
    • Marketing Intern
      May 1999–Aug 1999

Education

MBA

General

Loyola University Chicago

Bachelor of Science

Agricultural Business Management

University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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