Past leaders of John Deere

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Since its beginning, Deere & Company has been guided by a series of visionary, dynamic leaders. Read more about their lives and accomplishments.

John Deere biography	Founder and President	1837-1886
Charles Deere biography	President	1886-1907
William Butterworth biography	President Chairman	1907-1928 1928-1936
Charles Deere Wiman biography	President	1928-1955
William Hewitt biography	President Chairman and CEO	1955-1964 1964-1982
Robert Hanson biography	Chairman and CEO	1982-1990
Hans Becherer biography	Chairman and CEO	1990-2000