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   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]

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3. www.fedex.com › leadership › frederick-w-smithFrederick W. Smith | FedEx

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   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.

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

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   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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6. achievement.org › achiever › frederick-w-smithFrederick W. Smith | Academy of Achievement

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   Jun 8, 2022 · Learn about the life and achievements of Frederick W. Smith, the visionary entrepreneur who created the overnight delivery service FedEx. From his childhood in Memphis to his military service in Vietnam, from his Yale paper to his global empire, discover how he turned his idea into a reality.

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7. www.fedex.com › en-us › aboutOur History | FedEx

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   • Growing and evolving since 1973. We’re proud to be one of the most admired brands in the world and one of the. best places to work. Here’s a look at some of the milestones along our journey.
   • FedEx Corporation. See highlights from our corporate history from 1965 to today. 1965–1980. 1981–2000. 2001–Present. 1965. Frederick W. Smith wrote a term paper at Yale University proposing a revolutionary way to accommodate time-sensitive shipments—and received an average grade.
   • Expanding our footprint. Here are some acquisitions that have helped us extend our reach. 1984. Gelco Express International. 1989. Tiger International. 1995. Evergreen International Airlines.
   • FedEx Express. 2000. Renamed FedEx to FedEx Express, reflecting our position in the overall FedEx Corporation portfolio of services and further positioning us as an express carrier.

8. www.bloomberg.com › profiles › frederick-w-smithBloomberg Billionaires Index - Fred Smith

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   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 about 220 countries and...

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   Why did Fred Smith Start FedEx?

   • In 1962, Fred Smith entered Yale University, and while attending the college, he wrote a paper for an economics class, outlining overnight delivery service in a computer information age. The paper became the idea of FedEx. As a marine in the Vietnam War, Smith had “the opportunity to observe the military’s logistic system first hand.

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   Who is Frederick Smith?

   • Frederick Smith was born in Marks, Mississippi, the son of James Frederick "Fred" Smith, the founder of the Toddle House restaurant chain and the Smith Motor Coach Company (renamed the Dixie Greyhound Lines after The Greyhound Corporation bought a controlling interest in 1931).

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   Why did Fred Smith write a paper?

   • While attending Yale University, Fred Smith wrote a paper on the need for reliable overnight delivery in a computerized information age. His professor found the premise improbable, and to the best of Smith’s recollection, he only received a grade of C for this effort, but the idea remained with him.

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   What happened to FedEx CEO Fred Smith & Raj Subramaniam?

   • FedEx founder Fred Smith stepped down as CEO of the company on June 1, 2022. He will remain as the company’s Executive Chairman. Raj Subramaniam, the current president and chief operating officer of the company was promoted to CEO and president.

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10. www.fedex.com › en-us › aboutAbout Us | FedEx

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    Learn about the history and vision of FedEx, the global leader in express and ground delivery. Meet Frederick W. Smith, the founder and executive chairman who envisioned a new industry using planes for reliable overnight delivery.