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Michael Rodgers

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Chief Technology Offiicer at FedEx Freight
📍 Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

As SVP and CTO at FedEx Freight, Michael leads the companys technological transformation as it becomes an independent entity. His mission is to modernize its tech stack to empower team members and build a more resilient supply chain. His career includes executive technology roles at Pilot Company, JCPenney, and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Michael is a proud husband and father of two. He is passionate about leveraging technology to simplify daily tasks for frontline team members and drivers, recognizing their critical role in the economy. He has also championed internal hackathons to foster collaboration and innovation among his teams.

He is leading the technology strategy to empower over 39, 000 team members.

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Experience
35 Years
Current Role
Chief Technology Offiicer
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
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Tech Modernization
His primary mission at FedEx Freight is to redefine industry standards by building an advanced digital foundation and modernizing the company's tech stack.
Empowering Employees
He focuses on using technology to empower frontline teams, simplify daily tasks for drivers, and enhance their experience through digital tools.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Chief Technology Offiicer
FedEx Freight
8-2023 - 1-2024
Board Member
Scope 23 LLC
6-2015 - 1-2024
EVP - CTO / CIO
Pilot Flying J
2-2014 - 7-2015
Evp Omnichannel
JCPenney
4-2007 - 1-2014
EVP/CIO
Saks Fifth Avenue
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FedEx Freight announces C‑suite leadership for spinoff. Featured in Trucking Dive
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Education
1990 - 1994
MBA
Saint Joseph's University
1982 - 1986
BS
Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg
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