FedEx taps AutoZone executive to be finance chief

FedEx Corp. announced Monday the appointment of AutoZone executive Jamere Jackson as chief financial officer, effective Nov. 30. He succeeds Claude Russ, who has served as interim CFO since June 1 after the departure of John Dietrich.

Jackson most recently led finance and store development at retailer AutoZone, where he has served as CFO since January 2021. FedEx (NYSE: FDX) said his skill set combines disciplined financial management, thoughtful capital allocation, and operational experience to support business growth.

“During Jamere’s six-year tenure at AutoZone, he was a key contributor in helping shape the strategies we implemented to drive record sales, earnings, and earnings per share. I appreciate his many contributions to our success and wish him well in his future endeavors,” said AutoZone CEO Phil Daniele in a statement.

Before AutoZone, Jackson served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of Hertz Global Holdings and as chief financial officer of Nielsen Holdings. Earlier in his career, he held a variety of leadership roles at General Electric, including chief financial officer of a division of GE Oil and Gas. Jackson currently serves on the board for Eli Lilly & Co, where he is chair of the Audit Committee.

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