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  1. Frederick Wallace Smith (born August 11, 1944) is an American business magnate and investor. He is the founder and chairman of FedEx Corporation, the world's largest transportation company. On June 1, 2022, Smith stepped down as CEO to become executive chairman, and was replaced by Raj Subramaniam. [1]

  2. Learn about the life and achievements of Frederick W. Smith, the visionary who launched FedEx in 1973 and built it into a global leader in logistics and transportation. He is also a trustee, a board member, and a recipient of many awards and honors.

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

    Learn about Fred Smith, the self-made billionaire who started FedEx in 1971 after a term paper at Yale. See his net worth, philanthropy, education, and personal life.

    • Founder And Executive Chairman
  4. Mar 29, 2022 · Smith, 77, will hand over the reins to Raj Subramaniam, the current president and COO of the package-delivery giant. He founded FedEx in 1973 and oversaw its growth and global expansion for nearly 50 years.

  5. Mar 28, 2022 · FedEx’s founder, Fred Smith, will step down as C.E.O. Raj Subramaniam, the current president and chief operating officer, will succeed Mr. Smith, according to a news release issued by...

    • Sheera Frenkel
  6. Apr 15, 2022 · In March 2020, at age 75, Fred Smith should have been winding down his legendary career as CEO of FedEx. Then Covid-19 hit, everyone’s life turned upside down, and the company he founded had to...

  7. Mar 29, 2022 · The economics paper that sowed the seed for Federal Express reputedly earned him a mediocre grade. Yet by Monday, when Smith announced that Raj Subramaniam will succeed him as chief executive ...