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 E...