
About
Mr. Howze is the former Senior Advisor, Office of the Chairman, at Deere & Company, a global leader in the delivery of agricultural, turf, construction, and forestry equipment, a position he held from 2022 until his retirement in 2023. During his more than two-decade tenure at Deere, Mr. Howze held numerous leadership roles including Group President, Lifecycle Solutions and Chief Administrative Officer from 2020 to 2022 and Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer from 2016 to 2020. Mr. Howze also served as Vice President of Global Human Resources and Employee Communication, as well as Associate General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for the company. Prior to joining Deere, Mr. Howze served as an officer in the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of major.
Mr. Howze has been a member of the board of directors of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company since 2018, and joined the board of directors of Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV) in November 2023.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- As an accomplished, versatile, and highly collaborative senior executive of a global, publicly traded company engaged in manufacturing operations, Mr. Howze provides valuable insights across a range of matters, including corporate governance, strategic planning, and risk management.
- Through leading a variety of globally diverse businesses and cross-functional teams, Mr. Howze provides valuable insights on manufacturing, supply management and logistics, and human resources.
- Valuable knowledge of key governance matters, gained through executive leadership at Deere and through various directorships. Director since 2023.
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John DeereAppointed Date: 03/01/2022
Date Resigned: 02/01/2023
Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
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Committee/s
| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Electric | Board | Member | 01/01/2023 |