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Frederick W. Smith

American business magnate, founder of FedEx (1944-2025) · United States · On the map · Executives · Died at 80

Frederick Wallace Smith was an American business magnate and investor. He was the founder and chairman of FedEx Corporation, the world's largest express transportation company. Smith stepped down as CEO in June 2022 and was succeeded by Raj Subramaniam.

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National Aviation Hall of Fame2007
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Considered one of the most successful transportation entrepreneurs in the world, Smith had an estimated net worth of $5.3 billion at the time of his death according to Forbes.

Country
United States
Category
Executives
Type
Executive
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1944 to 2025 · aged 80

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