Mark Ferres

Mark Ferres is a highly experienced executive leader and finance professional currently serving as the Managing Director at John Deere Financial Ltd in Australia and New Zealand, overseeing a balance sheet of $4 billion. They began their career as an audit clerk and quickly progressed to Partner with Deloitte, where they demonstrated exceptional leadership in finance, strategy, and business transformation. Prior to their current role, Mark held various leadership positions at John Deere, including Regional Finance Director, and also managed their family-owned catering business, Life Adventures. Mark has cultivated diverse teams across various regions, including Australia, Asia, Africa, and Russia, emphasizing the delivery of timely and relevant financial insights. They hold an honours degree in Accounting from the University of South Africa.