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  1. www.britannica.com › money › Frederick-W-SmithFrederick W. Smith | Biography & Facts | Britannica Money

    Jun 28, 2024 · Frederick W. Smith (born August 11, 1944, Marks, Mississippi, U.S.) is an American business executive who founded (1971) Federal Express (later called FedEx), one of the largest express-delivery companies in the world.

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    • On the record: FedEx CEO Frederick W. Smith
    • On the record: FedEx CEO Frederick W. Smith

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  3. www.forbes.com › profile › fred-smith-1Fred Smith - Forbes

    4 days ago · Fred Smith is the self-made billionaire who started FedEx in 1971 after a term paper idea at Yale. He served as CEO for 50 years and stepped down in 2022, now serving as Executive Chairman of the company.

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  4. www.bloomberg.com › billionaires › profilesBloomberg Billionaires Index - Fred Smith

    4 days ago · Smith is the founder and chairman of FedEx, a parcel courier and the world's biggest express transportation company. The Memphis, Tennessee-based group operates in...

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  6. papersowl.com › examples › the-origins-and-impact-of-fedexThe Origins and Impact of FedEx: from Inception to Global...

    Jun 28, 2024 · The vision and perseverance of Frederick W. Smith, the company’s founder, lay a strong foundation for the history of FedEx, a well-known brand in logistics and courier services worldwide. June 18, 1971, the business—then known as Federal Express—was established.

  7. www.business2community.com › statistics-pages › history-of-fedexThe History of FedEx: Moving America's Freight Since 1971

    2 days ago · The company was founded by Frederick W. Smith and made its initial debut on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol FDX in 1978. Smith chose the name Federal Express Corporation...

  8. wallmine.com › nyse › fdxFrederick W. Smith Net Worth (2024) | wallmine

    4 days ago · Chairman & CEO of Fedex Corp, the total compensation of Mr Smith at Fedex Corp is $5,541,443. There are 1 executives at Fedex Corp getting paid more, with Frederick Smith having the highest compensation of $11,125,800.

  9. iaster.blob.core.windows.net › starstruckscoopscene › how-theHow The Founder Of FedEx Gambled His Last $5,000 In Vegas To Save...

    Jun 19, 2024 · Can you imagine the world today without FedEx? Back in 1974, that almost happened. Frederick W. Smith took the company's last $5,000 to Las Vegas in an attempt to save his company. Smith is the founder and current CEO of FedEx. In 1971, he started what was, at the time, a revolutionary idea.