Robert Carter

Recent appearances

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  God's Balancing Act: Jesus Calling - Rob Carter (Retired CIO at FedEx Corporation)

  May 20, 2026 · 📺 Boundless Online Church

  In this powerful episode of _God’s Balancing Act_, host Randy DeGirolamo sits down with Rob Carter, former CIO of FedEx and Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the University of Memphis, to discuss faith, leadership, balance, and the life-changing power of Jesus Christ. Rob shares his deeply personal journey from a self-described “world-seeking” lifestyle to a dramatic salvation encounter at age 25 that transformed his life forever. He reflects on more than 30 years at FedEx, working alongside legendary founder Fred Smith, and explains how faith became the foundation that guided him through…

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  Project Tron: How FedEx Saw the "Internet of Things" Before It Existed | The Science of LEadership

  September 22, 2025 · 📺 The Science of Leadership

  In this segment from ‪@TheScienceofLeadership‬, Tom Collins talks with Rob Carter, former CIO of FedEx. Rob shares a story about a revolutionary project he led called Project Tron, which he started after seeing a massive growth trend in internet usage. At a time when tracking a package meant scanning it at a few waypoints, Rob had a conviction that a package's movement should be on the network at all times. This vision led him to pioneer the use of Bluetooth Low Energy tags in high-value shipments, a technology we now see in devices like AirTags and Tiles. This created a "smart package" that…

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  How to See Around Corners with Rob Carter (FedEx) | Ep. 57 | The Science of Leadership

  September 09, 2025 · 📺 The Science of Leadership

  In this episode of The Science of Leadership, host Tom Collins sits down with Rob Carter, a visionary leader who recently retired ...

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  Forging the Future: Leadership & Innovation with Rob Carter, retired FedEx CIO

  March 03, 2025 · 📺 Feld Group Institute

  In this live recording with our Community, we dive deep into leadership, technology, and the art of storytelling with two seasoned ...

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  Inspirations from the CIO G.O.A.T., Rob Carter

  November 12, 2024 · 📺 Ouellette & Associates Consulting, Inc.

  You're in for a special treat with this episode as we sit down with the GOAT, the greatest-of-all-time CIO, Robert B. Carter.

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  Rob Carter Bids Farewell: 25-Time CIO Award Winner Reflects on 31 Years at FedEx | Technovation 900

  August 22, 2024 · 📺 Metis Strategy

  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 imp…

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  Leveraging AI to Transform the Future of Global Logistics and Delivery with FedEx CIO Rob Carter

  March 06, 2024 · 📺 Enterprise AI Innovators

  On the 36th episode of Enterprise Software Innovators, hosts Evan Reiser (Abnormal Security) and Saam Motamedi (Greylock ...

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  Rob Carter, CIO and EVP Fedex | The Power Of God's Call On Your Life

  December 02, 2022 · 📺 The Center - Memphis

  Rob Carter, CIO and EVP of Fedex, defines what it means to be called by God and how to live out that calling today. To learn more, visit: https://www.thecentermemphis.org

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  FedEx CIO and EVP Rob Carter | The Difference Faith Makes

  January 27, 2022 · 📺 The Center - Memphis

  Rob Carter, CIO and EVP of FedEx, shares how faith changes his work. For more content, visit: https://www.thecentermemphis.org.

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  What's on Tap? Episode 23 - FedEx's Blockchain Initiative

  October 06, 2021 · 📺 BRI

  Don and Alex Tapscott’s weekly rundown on blockchain, crypto, and beyond. In this episode, Don and Alex, joined by Rob Carter, the CIO of FedEx, discuss blockchain implementation in competitive industries. We are now accepting questions! Comment below for a chance to be featured. Recorded on 04/10/2021.

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  FedEx and FINRA CIOs on How Technology Drives Nimbleness | Technovation 554

  April 29, 2021 · 📺 Metis Strategy

  FedEx CIO Rob Carter and FINRA CIO Steve Randich discuss the role of technology in creating a nimble enterprise. Rob shares ...

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  Interop Keynote | Rob Carter, FedEx Corporation

  January 20, 2021 · 📺 Interop

  Join us in a fireside chat with Rob Carter, one of the preeminent CIOs in the country, who is widely recognized for his innovation ...

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