Ken Stephens

Ken Stephens is a seasoned financial and privacy law professional with extensive experience at Deere & Co. since October 2018 and a long tenure at John Deere starting in 2001, where roles have included Director of Global Business Conduct and Privacy Officer, VP Finance for John Deere Water, CFO for John Deere Nortrax, Finance Director for John Deere Forestry, International Treasury Manager, and Business Development Manager. Prior experience includes positions at Joy Global Inc. from 1999 to 2000, where Ken served as VP and Controller of the Beloit Division, and earlier roles as General Auditor and Field Controller at Joy Global from 1994 to 1998. Career beginnings were at Caterpillar Inc. as a Financial Accountant from 1980 to 1986. Educational credentials include an MBA in Finance from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BS in Accounting and Finance from Eastern Illinois University.