

Inspirations from the CIO G.O.A.T., Rob Carter
Nov 13, 2024
01:32:07
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. Rob served as the CIO of FedEx for almost a quarter of a century, during which time he transformed IT strategy and led the company to unprecedented success, not to mention 27 straight CIO 100 Awards.
In this episode, we’re delving into Rob’s extraordinary 24-year tenure at FedEx and exploring the essence of leadership, the importance of humility, the role of mentorship, and the challenges and milestones that have defined his remarkable career.
Join us as we unpack Rob’s expansive digital leadership playbook to learn:
- How Rob kept himself energized at FedEx for such a long duration
- How mentors impacted his career
- What it takes to be a successful technology executive
- How effective leaders balance personal and professional priorities
- A peak into what Rob has planned next!
Featuring submitted questions from:
- Charlie Feld, CEO & Founder, Feld Group Institute
- Rachel Harvey, Rob Carter’s Executive Assistant for 31 years
- Ken Spangler, Co-Founder, AdaptiveION
- Dottie Berry, Chief of Staff to Rob Carter
- Mike Glenn, EVP Market Development & Corp Communications (ret.), FedEx
- Chris Winton, SVP HR, Comcast; Board Member, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare