Brian Marie

About Brian Marie

Driven by a relentless curiosity and a belief that innovation stems from deeply understanding customer needs, I approach every challenge with a growth mindset and a commitment to collaboration. I believe the best results are achieved when strategy is linked with empathy, where corporate ambitions are aligned with the unique strengths of people and teams. Guiding others through transformation and championing customer-centricity are fundamental to my leadership style. My expertise lies in strategic marketing, commercial management, and portfolio leadership within global logistics and transportation. I bring extensive experience in market research, new product and service launches, business transformation, and talent development. I am highly skilled in strategic planning, program/project management, M&A oversight, technology scouting, staff coaching, risk analysis, and financial management. My specialties also include business development, quality management, and cross-functional change management.Throughout my career, I am proud to have delivered high-impact results and earned recognition for my work. My achievements include driving $600M in incremental freight growth through enterprise transformation strategies, launching a suite of innovative products such as FedEx Intl Connect Plus and SenseAware 4.0, and leading cross-functional teams responsible for $30B+ portfolios. I am a three-time recipient of the FedEx 5-Star Award, the company\'s highest honor, as well as a two-time recipient of the Shining Star Award for marketing excellence.I am energized by opportunities to lead organizations through transformation, harness disruptive trends, and build solutions that create lasting customer and business value. If you are looking for a leader who can deliver both big-picture vision and operational excellence, let’s connect. I am committed to elevating teams, driving growth, and championing innovation that makes a difference.

Experience

1. Director Global Product & Clearance

   FedEx

   Jan 2021 — Present

   Directed global air, ocean, and clearance product teams within a $15B portfolio, delivering $800M in growth. Launched new services, aligned enterprise freight strategy, and led portfolio transformation. Executed change management, coached high-performing teams, and partnered cross-functionally to improve adoption, profitability, and operational effectiveness.

Education

• University of Oregon Graduate School

  Executive MBA

  1993 — 1994

• Christian Brothers University

  Master's degree, Engineering Management

  1998 — 2000

• The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

  Executive Program in Corporate Strategy

  2016 — 2016