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27 October 2026

FedEx appoints Jamere Jackson as new chief financial officer

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FedEx appoints Jamere Jackson as new chief financial officer

FedEx Corporation has appointed Jamere Jackson as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 30, 2026. Jackson will succeed Claude Russ, who has served as interim CFO since June 1. The appointment brings an experienced financial executive to the global transportation and logistics company. Jackson joins FedEx from AutoZone, where he has served as Chief Financial Officer since January 2021. Most recently, he also oversaw the company’s Finance and Store Development functions.

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