There are 31 article(s) tagged Frederick W. Smith:

• August 2019

  • FedEx chief Smith working to shape new trade agenda

    FedEx chief Frederick W. Smith is one of three co-chairs of a Washington-based business think tank's new commission exploring ways to develop a positive trade agenda for the United States.

    By Wayne Risher August 21, 2019

• April 2019

  • FedEx, Open Skies proponents take umbrage with latest salvo by legacy carriers

    Executives of FedEx, Atlas Air Worldwide and JetBlue are urging Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao Tuesday to stand by Open Skies agreements.

    By Wayne Risher April 19, 2019

• March 2019

  • FedEx chief says trade tensions dragging on world economic growth

    Memphis-based FedEx Corp. chief Frederick W. Smith, appearing on Fox News, said trade tensions are hurting the world economy and he doesn't think U.S. voters will buy big government spending.

    By Wayne Risher March 07, 2019

• February 2019

  • Discussion continues about front-office changes at FedEx

    FedEx's series of high-level management changes are fueling speculation about the reasons and perhaps worrying investors and employees, but have the potential to bring fresh eyes to the organization.

    By Wayne Risher February 20, 2019

  • Is Raj Subramaniam ‘the guy’ at FedEx? Only time will tell

    Selection of Raj Subramaniam for the No. 2 job at Memphis-based FedEx Corp. starting March 1 could put him in the driver's seat to eventually become CEO, some analysts believe.

    By Wayne Risher February 18, 2019

• January 2019

  • FedEx sweeps aside age limit for chairman Smith

    FedEx directors eliminated a roadblock to chairman Frederick W. Smith remaining on the board after his 75th birthday this year. Directors also elected David J. Bronczek as their 13th member.

    By Wayne Risher January 29, 2019