FedEx names Jamere Jackson chief financial officer, effective November 30, 2026

FedEx announced on October 26, 2026 the appointment of Jamere Jackson as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 30, 2026. He succeeds Claude F. Russ, who has served as Interim Chief Financial Officer since June 1, 2026.

Jackson, 57, was executive vice president and chief financial officer of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., a global rental company, from 2018 to 2020. From 2014 to 2018 he was chief financial officer of Nielsen Holdings plc. He also serves on the board of directors of Eli Lilly & Co.

President and Chief Executive Officer Raj Subramaniam said he is confident that Jackson's leadership will support FedEx's momentum in driving profitable growth and help deliver long-term value for stockholders.

According to the filing, Jackson's annual base salary is $1 million. His signing bonus is $2 million, payable in two installments in November 2026 and November 2027, and subject to prorated repayment if he resigns his employment before the anniversary of his start date.

The company said a one-time special restricted stock unit award, with a grant date value of $5 million and ratable vesting over three years, is intended to compensate Jackson for forfeiting his outstanding AutoZone equity awards. According to the filing, he will participate in the transition year 2026 annual incentive compensation plan, with a target payout of 120% of eligible earnings paid during that year.