FedEx names Jamere Jackson, AutoZone CFO, as chief financial officer from Nov. 30
FedEx said on October 26, 2026 that Jamere Jackson will become Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective November 30, 2026, succeeding Claude F. Russ, who has been interim CFO since June 1, 2026. Jackson has been CFO of AutoZone since January 1, 2021, and previously held CFO roles at Hertz and Nielsen Holdings. The filing also discloses his pay package, including a $1,000,000 base salary and a $2,000,000 signing bonus.
Key points
- Jackson starts as CFO on November 30, 2026, replacing interim CFO Claude F. Russ, who has held the role since June 1, 2026
- Jackson's annual base salary is $1,000,000, with a target annual incentive of 120% of eligible earnings paid during TY26
- He will receive a $2,000,000 signing bonus in two installments (November 2026 and November 2027) and a one-time special RSU award with a grant date fair value of $5,000,000
- Jackson was CFO of AutoZone from January 1, 2021, and CFO of Hertz Global Holdings from 2018 to 2020
The filing
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