Frederick W. Smith | |
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![]() Smith in 2012 | |
Born | Frederick Wallace Smith August 11, 1944 Marks, Mississippi, U.S. |
Education | Yale University (BA) |
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Years active | 1971–present |
Known for | Founder of FedEx Corporation |
Political party | Republican |
Spouses | Linda Black Grisham
(m. 1969; div. 1977)Diane Smith
(m. 2006) |
Children | Richard Smith Arthur Smith Cannon Smith Windland Smith Rice Molly Smith |
Parent(s) | James F. Smith Sally Wallace |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War (WIA) |
Awards | Silver Star Bronze Star Purple Heart (2) |
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] He is considered one of the most successful transportation entrepreneurs in the world.
He has an estimated net worth of $5.3 billion (as of June 2023).[2]
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