John Deere Power Systems has named Julien Le Vély as its new director of global marketing and sales, effective Oct. 1, 2025. He takes over the role previously held by Nick Block who is moving into a director role for John Deere Ag & Turf.
In his new role, Le Vély will lead portfolio planning and marketing for JDPS and John Deere Electric Power, as well as the global original equipment manufacturer business. He will focus on delivering growth for the company’s external powertrain business to create differentiated value through advanced diesel technology, renewable fuels, and electrification offerings.
Most recently, Le Vély was director of production systems for high value and small acre crops in the Ag Division at John Deere, where he was responsible for developing strategies to optimize farmer outcomes in that space. This role also included responsibility for the 5 Series Tractors and Loaders business globally.
Le Vély's experience at John Deere spans over 20 years and includes various assignments in engineering, manufacturing and product line management. He was involved in the early development and implementation of the Deere Excavator Portfolio in China and Russia and led the integration of new businesses, such as Monosem in France. His experience also includes roles as director of product sourcing strategy for Construction & Forestry and director of battery electric systems for Small Ag & Turf, where he coordinated the development of an autonomy-ready battery electric vehicle tractor with a new, fully electric architecture.
Le Vély holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Nantes, France, a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kansas State University, and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
