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FedEx appoints Vishal Talwar as chief digital officer and head of Dataworks
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Raj Subramaniam President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director FedEx Corporation | FedEx

FedEx Corp. has named Vishal Talwar as executive vice president, chief digital and information officer, and president of FedEx Dataworks, effective August 15. Talwar was previously senior managing director and chief growth officer at Accenture Technology.

Talwar brings over 27 years of experience in technology-driven business growth, operational efficiency, and customer experience improvements. His background includes roles at Accenture, IBM, and Dell Services. He has also worked closely with FedEx on its digital transformation efforts during his time at Accenture.

Raj Subramaniam, president and CEO of FedEx Corporation, said, “I am pleased to welcome Vishal to the FedEx executive team. As a seasoned leader in the technology sector, Vishal has a proven track record in accelerating business growth through forward-thinking strategies and transformative digital solutions. His institutional knowledge and industry expertise will be instrumental as we continue to advance our long-term strategy and harness the full potential of FedEx intelligence to deliver even greater value to our customers and stockholders.”

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In his new role as CDIO and president of FedEx Dataworks, Talwar will lead strategic initiatives aimed at developing digital solutions powered by data analytics, artificial intelligence, advanced technology infrastructure, enterprise architecture, and cybersecurity.

Talwar stated: “I am honored to join FedEx during such a transformative period as the company leverages the power of technology, data, and AI to make supply chains smarter for everyone. I’ve had the privilege of working closely with FedEx in an advisory capacity, and that experience has given me a deep understanding of the business, the team, and the strategic direction. I have tremendous confidence in the future of FedEx and am thrilled to be a part of the team.”

Senior leaders from both Data and Technology as well as Dataworks organizations will now report directly to Talwar.

FedEx Corp., which reports annual revenue of $88 billion according to its most recent filings (https://fedex.com/about), offers transportation, e-commerce services worldwide through its global network. The company employs more than 500,000 people globally.

FedEx is aiming for carbon-neutral operations by 2040 (https://fedex.com/about). The company is also consistently ranked among top employers worldwide.

The press release included cautionary statements regarding forward-looking information under securities law protections.

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