Rob Carter Bids Farewell: 25-Time CIO 100 Award Winner Reflects on 31 Years at FedEx and the Evolution of the CIO Role
Rob Carter is the Executive Vice President of FedEx Information Services and Chief Information Officer of FedEx. With a career spanning over 31 years at FedEx, Carter has been instrumental in leading the company’s technological advancements. He has overseen the shift from proprietary systems to cloud-based solutions, driving digital transformation across the organization. Carter is also a member of the six-person executive committee responsible for FedEx’s strategic business activities. August 22, 2024900: Recognized as one of the most influential CIOs, Rob Carter of FedEx has had an extraordinary career, driving the company’s digital transformation while reshaping the technology landscape and redefining the CIO role. In this milestone 900th episode of Technovation, Peter High speaks with Rob to reflect on his remarkable journey and explore the evolving role of technology executives in enterprise leadership. They discuss FedEx’s digital transformation, including the transition from proprietary systems to cloud-based, virtualized environments. Carter shares insights from his early career, the impact of key mentors, and how FedEx leverages data through initiatives like FedEx Dataworks. The conversation underscores the critical role of leadership and technology in modernizing one of the world’s largest logistics companies.
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