FedEx Freight fires chief commercial officer after internal probe

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FedEx Freight announced Wednesday after market close that it terminated Mike Lyons, its chief specialized services and commercial officer, following an internal investigation that found he violated the company's Code of Conduct. The company stated in an SEC filing that Lyons's conduct was not related to and did not impact financial reporting, performance, internal controls, strategy, or customer relationships. His duties will be reassigned to other executives while a search for a replacement is conducted. Lyons, who had been with the company for 19 years, was appointed to the role in June 2025, ahead of the company's spinoff from FedEx Corp. The termination introduces instability during a critical transition and potentially threatens continuity of commercial relationships.

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Termination of chief commercial officer after internal probe introduces instability during spinoff.

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