John Dietrich
Former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, FedEx
American Airlines•Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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I served as Executive Vice President and CFO of FedEx, where I oversaw the corporation’s global financial functions, including strategic financial planning, corporate development, investor relations, treasury, tax, internal audit, accounting, sourcing and procurement, and controls. I’m focused on disciplined capital allocation, financial resilience, and enabling our long-term transformation strategy so we can continue to deliver outstanding value for our customers and shareholders. I have 30+ years in aviation and air cargo, starting at United Airlines as an attorney and then spending 20+ years at Atlas Air Worldwide, during which time I served as General Counsel, COO and ultimately President and CEO. During my time with Atlas, I was both a customer and collaborator with FedEx, which gave me a deep appreciation for the FedEx network and the role it plays in connecting people and possibilities around the world.I serve as Chairman of the National Defense Transportation Association, and I also sit on the public boards of American Airlines Group, AAR Corporation and First Horizon Corporation. Outside of work, I enjoy all forms of sport and exercise, particularly golf, hiking and skiing. But most of all I enjoy spending time with my wife and three adult children.
Career Timeline
- American AirlinesCurrentJul 2026–Present· 3 mos
- Board MemberCurrentJul 2026–Present
- Jul 2023–Jun 2026· 2 yrs 11 mos
- Executive Vice President, Chief Financial OfficerJul 2023–Present
- Former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerJul 2023–Jun 2026
- Apr 1999–Jun 2023· 24 yrs 2 mos
- President & Chief Executive Officer, Atlas Air Worldwide2020–Jun 2023
- President & Chief Operating Officer, Atlas Air WorldwideJul 2019–2020
- Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Atlas Air WorldwideSep 2006–Jul 2019
- Senior Vice President & General Counsel, Atlas Air WorldwideMar 2003–Sep 2006
- Associate General Counsel, Atlas Air WorldwideApr 1999–Sep 2003
- 1992–1999· 7 yrs
- Litigation Attorney1992–1999
Education
Doctor of Law - JD
University of Illinois Chicago School of LawBachelor of Science (BS)
Law
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale