Former EY U.S. CEO Julie Boland Joins Deere & Company Board
Julie Boland, the former head of Ernst & Young LLP in the United States, has been appointed to the Deere & Company board of directors.
Deere & Company has appointed Julie Boland to its board of directors, effective immediately. Boland served as the U.S. CEO and managing partner for EY until 2026, marking the end of a 16-year tenure with the firm.
John C. May, chairman and CEO of Deere & Company, stated that Boland’s background in finance and international banking will assist the company as it executes its strategic growth initiatives. Her expertise spans capital allocation, regulatory affairs, and corporate governance.
Prior to her leadership role at EY, Boland held positions as a chief financial officer at various companies and worked in the investment banking sectors at Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan. Her appointment increases the size of Deere's board to 11 members, maintaining a composition where 10 of the directors are independent.