FedEx Corporation filed a Form 8-K with the SEC on November 9, 2026, disclosing the election of Katherine M. Boyle as a new member of its Board of Directors, effective immediately on that date.

Key Highlights

  • New director elected: Katherine M. Boyle was elected to the FedEx Board of Directors on November 9, 2026, effective immediately.
  • Board size: With Ms. Boyle's addition, the Board now consists of 12 members, according to the filing.
  • Committee assignments: Ms. Boyle was appointed to the Governance, Safety, and Public Policy Committee and the Cyber and Technology Oversight Committee.
  • Term length: Ms. Boyle's term expires at the FedEx annual meeting of stockholders in 2027, subject to renomination and stockholder approval.
  • Compensation: She will receive restricted stock units with a prorated target value of $98,900 and a prorated annual retainer payment of $64,400 upon her election.
  • Independence determination: The Board determined that Ms. Boyle is independent and meets the applicable independence requirements of the New York Stock Exchange and the Board's own standards.

FedEx Adds Katherine M. Boyle to Its Twelve-Member Board

FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX) disclosed on November 9, 2026, that its Board of Directors elected Katherine M. Boyle as a director effective immediately that same day. According to the filing, the Board also named Ms. Boyle to two standing committees: the Governance, Safety, and Public Policy Committee and the Cyber and Technology Oversight Committee. The election brings the total size of the Board to 12 members, as stated in the filing.

The filing states that Ms. Boyle's term will expire at the FedEx annual meeting of stockholders in 2027, at which point her continued Board service will be subject to renomination and stockholder approval. The Board determined that she is independent and meets both the applicable New York Stock Exchange independence requirements and the Board's own more stringent independence standards, the company disclosed.

Regarding compensation, the filing indicates Ms. Boyle will be compensated under the previously disclosed program for FedEx non-management (outside) directors. Specifically, she will receive restricted stock units with a prorated target value of $98,900 and a prorated annual retainer payment of $64,400. The filing further states that her selection "was not pursuant to any arrangement or understanding between her and any other person," and that there are no reportable transactions under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K involving Ms. Boyle or members of her immediate family since the beginning of FedEx's last fiscal year.

What Was Disclosed

FedEx Corporation reported the election of Katherine M. Boyle to its Board of Directors effective November 9, 2026, her assignment to two board committees, her compensation terms including $98,900 in restricted stock units and a $64,400 retainer, and her independence determination.