Key facts
- Jamere Jackson appointed FedEx CFO, effective November 30.
- Jackson previously served as CFO of AutoZone.
- Claude Russ served as interim CFO since June 1.
FedEx Corp. announced on October 26, 2026, that Jamere Jackson will become its new chief financial officer, effective November 30. Jackson is transitioning from his role as CFO at AutoZone, where he served for six years and was credited with driving sales and earnings growth. He succeeds Claude Russ, who has been serving as interim CFO since June 1, following the spinoff of FedEx Freight. Jackson's background includes leadership roles at Hertz Global Holdings, Nielsen Holdings, and General Electric, and he currently sits on the Board of Directors for Eli Lilly & Co.