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AutoZone CFO to join FedEx

By , Daily Memphian Updated: October 26, 2026 8:39 PM CT | Published: October 26, 2026 8:40 AM CT

AutoZone Inc. CFO Jamere Jackson is stepping down effective Nov. 25 and will join FedEx Corp. in the same role, the companies announced Monday, Oct. 26.

Jackson, 57, will join FedEx on Nov. 30, succeeding Claude Russ, who stepped in as FedEx’s interim CFO in June after John Dietrich stepped down following the spinoff of FedEx Freight.

“I am pleased to welcome Jamere to FedEx and the executive leadership team,” said Raj Subramaniam, FedEx president and CEO. “Jamere brings a deep understanding of how disciplined financial strategy translates into strong operational performance.

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Noah McLane

Noah McLane

Noah McLane reports on business for The Daily Memphian. He was born and raised in Tennessee and attended journalism school at Middle Tennessee State University, where his passion for community-focused storytelling blossomed.

Prior to writing for the business section, Noah was the editor-in-chief of his college newspaper, worked on general assignment for the Jackson Hole News & Guide in Jackson, Wyoming, and was most recently the statehouse reporter for The Daily Memphian.


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