---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-042617"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "FDX"
cik: "0001048911"
company_name: "FEDEX CORP"
filed_at: "2026-04-13T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T06:31:31.773025+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# FedEx CFO John W. Dietrich to step down June 1; Claude F. Russ named interim CFO

## Summary
- John W. Dietrich will step down as EVP & CFO on June 1, 2026, and leave the company on July 31, 2026.
- Departure is not the result of any disagreement with the company regarding financial controls, operations, or practices.
- Claude F. Russ, currently Enterprise VP, Finance, appointed Interim CFO effective June 1, 2026, retaining his current role.
- Company will conduct internal and external search for permanent successor; separation agreement expected.
- Russ will receive additional compensation of $25k/month and $50k RSU grant for interim CFO role.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-042617
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: FDX
- cik: 0001048911
- company_name: FEDEX CORP
- filed_at: 2026-04-13T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048911/000110465926042617/0001104659-26-042617-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048911/000110465926042617/tm2611671d1_8k.htm

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