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FedEx Freight CTO absorbs commercial role amid shakeup

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Michael Rodgers adds commercial officer duties to his roster, tying technology, sales and CX closer together.

Published Sept. 15, 2026

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FedEx Freight expanded the remit of CTO Michael Rodgers, who will now serve as chief commercial and technology officer, the company said in a Monday statement.
Rodgers, who joined FedEx Freight in 2025, will report to FedEx Freight President and CEO John Smith, the company said in an email to CIO Dive. In his new role, effective immediately, the executive will oversee sales, customer experience, marketing and communications in addition to leading the tech organization.
The move comes two weeks after the company terminated EVP and Chief Specialized Services and Commercial Officer Michael Lyons, after an internal probe determined the executive committed a code of conduct violation, FedEx...

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