Pierre Guyot Retires: John Deere Power Systems Turn the Page

John Deere Power Systems has announced the retirement of Pierre Guyot, senior vice president of JDPS, following 28 years of dedication to the company. His retirement is effective June 30, 2026. Gregor Sueck, currently vice president of Tractor Engineering, has been appointed to succeed Guyot as senior vice president, Power Systems, effective June 1, 2026.

Guyot joined John Deere in 1998, beginning his career in factory operations in France. Over the next two decades, he held critical leadership roles across Europe and the U.S., including key directorships in Germany and France where he oversaw transitions in supply management and engine standards. Since moving to Moline in 2014 as vice president of Global Supply Management and Logistics, Guyot has been instrumental in transforming the company’s supply operations and delivering sustained cost efficiencies.

Pierre Guyot Was Named Vice President in 2019

After being named senior vice president of JDPS in 2019, Guyot drove the renewal of the engine portfolio by bringing to production the JD14, JD18, and JD4 engine platforms, along with launching the JD5 and JD8 programs which will be available to customers in the coming years. He championed innovation in low-carbon solutions, including ethanol and electrification, and secured several patents while driving growth in the OEM and remanufacturing businesses.

“It has been an honor to lead the JDPS organization and witness the incredible dedication of our people as we deliver the next generation of power solutions for our customers,” Guyot said. “From the launch of the JD14, JD18, and JD4 platforms to our advancements in electrification, I am immensely proud of what we have built together. As I reflect on my career at John Deere and the team in place today, I am extremely confident in the future of JDPS. I know that with Gregor’s expertise and the strength of this leadership team, the organization is prepared to continue its legacy of innovation and excellence.”

Now Gregor Sueck Takes the Helm

Sueck brings extensive global leadership and engineering expertise to the position. Since joining John Deere in 2011, he has held various leadership roles, including director of Hay and Forage Engineering and director of Turf and Compact Utility Engineering, where he oversaw the launch of electrified turf equipment. He earned degrees in computer science and mechanical engineering from the University of Münster, as well as a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Stuttgart.

In his new capacity, he will oversee the strategic direction of JDPS, focusing on product leadership, cost competitiveness, and the next phase of growth for the remanufacturing and OEM businesses.

“The strength of JDPS has always been rooted in its people and its commitment to product leadership, and I look forward to building upon the strong foundation Pierre has established,” Sueck said. “I am committed to collaborating with our global teams, suppliers, distribution network, and customers to deliver an industry-leading portfolio — spanning engines, drivetrains, and emerging technologies — while maintaining a relentless focus on quality, reliability, and operational excellence for our customers.“