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	\| alma_mater = IIT Bombay<br>Syracuse University<br>University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business		\| alma_mater = IIT Bombay<br>Syracuse University<br>University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business
	\| occupation = Business Executive, Transportation Industry Leader		\| occupation = Business Executive, Transportation Industry Leader
	\| years_active = ~~1991–present~~		\| years_active = 1991-present
	\| employer = [[FedEx\|FedEx Corporation]]		\| employer = [[FedEx\|FedEx Corporation]]
	\| organization = FedEx Corporation		\| organization = FedEx Corporation
	\| title = President and Chief Executive Officer		\| title = President and Chief Executive Officer
	\| term = June 1, 2022 – present		\| term = June 1, 2022 - present
	\| predecessor = [[Fred Smith (businessman)\|Fred Smith]]		\| predecessor = [[Fred Smith (businessman)\|Fred Smith]]
	\| board_member_of = FedEx Corporation<br>[[Procter & Gamble\|The Procter & Gamble Company]]<br>President's Export Council<br>Business Roundtable		\| board_member_of = FedEx Corporation<br>[[Procter & Gamble\|The Procter & Gamble Company]]<br>President's Export Council<br>Business Roundtable
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	'''Parents:'''		'''Parents:'''
	* '''Father: C. Subramaniam''' – Retired as Director General of Police (DGP) in the Indian Police Service (IPS), one of the highest ranks in India's elite civil services		* '''Father: C. Subramaniam''' - Retired as Director General of Police (DGP) in the Indian Police Service (IPS), one of the highest ranks in India's elite civil services
	* '''Mother: B. Kamalammal''' – Works as an anesthetist at a general hospital		* '''Mother: B. Kamalammal''' - Works as an anesthetist at a general hospital

	'''Siblings:'''		'''Siblings:'''
	* '''Brother: Rajeev Subramaniam''' – Works in FedEx's IT division, continuing the family's connection to the company		* '''Brother: Rajeev Subramaniam''' - Works in FedEx's IT division, continuing the family's connection to the company

	=== Education ===		=== Education ===
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	== Career at FedEx ==		== Career at FedEx ==

	=== Early career (~~1991–2006~~) ===		=== Early career (1991-2006) ===

	Subramaniam joined FedEx in 1991 as an associate marketing analyst, beginning a career that would span more than three decades at the company.<ref name="career">[https://indiaspora.org/business-leader/raj-subramaniam/ Raj Subramaniam], Indiaspora</ref>		Subramaniam joined FedEx in 1991 as an associate marketing analyst, beginning a career that would span more than three decades at the company.<ref name="career">[https://indiaspora.org/business-leader/raj-subramaniam/ Raj Subramaniam], Indiaspora</ref>
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	He quickly rose through management and marketing roles across Asia and the United States:		He quickly rose through management and marketing roles across Asia and the United States:

	'''Asia-Pacific roles (~~1996–2003~~):'''		'''Asia-Pacific roles (1996-2003):'''
	* Vice President of Marketing, FedEx Express Asia-Pacific (based in Singapore)		* Vice President of Marketing, FedEx Express Asia-Pacific (based in Singapore)
	* Developed the company's presence across high-growth Asian markets		* Developed the company's presence across high-growth Asian markets

	'''Canada (~~2003–2006~~):'''		'''Canada (2003-2006):'''
	* Regional President, FedEx Canada (based in Mississauga)		* Regional President, FedEx Canada (based in Mississauga)
	* Led Canadian operations and market expansion		* Led Canadian operations and market expansion

	=== Senior Vice President (~~2006–2013~~) ===		=== Senior Vice President (2006-2013) ===

	In June 2006, Subramaniam was appointed Senior Vice President at FedEx Services, where he spent over six years building the company's service capabilities and customer solutions.		In June 2006, Subramaniam was appointed Senior Vice President at FedEx Services, where he spent over six years building the company's service capabilities and customer solutions.

	=== EVP Marketing & Communications (~~2013–2018~~) ===		=== EVP Marketing & Communications (2013-2018) ===

	In February 2013, he was promoted to Executive Vice President of Marketing and Communications at FedEx Corporation, responsible for brand strategy, advertising, and communications across all FedEx operating companies.		In February 2013, he was promoted to Executive Vice President of Marketing and Communications at FedEx Corporation, responsible for brand strategy, advertising, and communications across all FedEx operating companies.

	=== CEO, FedEx Express (~~2018–2019~~) ===		=== CEO, FedEx Express (2018-2019) ===

	In 2018, Subramaniam was promoted to CEO of FedEx Express, the company's flagship express delivery business and the world's largest express transportation company.		In 2018, Subramaniam was promoted to CEO of FedEx Express, the company's flagship express delivery business and the world's largest express transportation company.

	=== President and COO (~~2019–2022~~) ===		=== President and COO (2019-2022) ===

	After the retirement of David J. Bronczek in 2019, Subramaniam was named President and Chief Operating Officer of FedEx Corporation. He joined the FedEx board of directors in 2020.		After the retirement of David J. Bronczek in 2019, Subramaniam was named President and Chief Operating Officer of FedEx Corporation. He joined the FedEx board of directors in 2020.
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	* Prepared for eventual CEO succession		* Prepared for eventual CEO succession

	=== CEO (~~2022–present~~) ===		=== CEO (2022-present) ===

	On June 1, 2022, Subramaniam succeeded FedEx founder Fred Smith as President and CEO of FedEx Corporation, with Smith becoming Executive Chairman.<ref name="ceo-announcement">[https://www.reuters.com/business/fedex-founder-fred-smith-step-down-ceo-2022-03-28/ FedEx Founder Fred Smith to Step Down as CEO], Reuters, March 28, 2022</ref>		On June 1, 2022, Subramaniam succeeded FedEx founder Fred Smith as President and CEO of FedEx Corporation, with Smith becoming Executive Chairman.<ref name="ceo-announcement">[https://www.reuters.com/business/fedex-founder-fred-smith-step-down-ceo-2022-03-28/ FedEx Founder Fred Smith to Step Down as CEO], Reuters, March 28, 2022</ref>
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	'''Corporate boards:'''		'''Corporate boards:'''
	* FedEx Corporation – Board of Directors		* FedEx Corporation - Board of Directors
	* [[Procter & Gamble\|The Procter & Gamble Company]] – Board of Directors<ref name="pg">[https://us.pg.com/board-of-directors/rajesh-subramaniam/ Raj Subramaniam - P&G Board], Procter & Gamble</ref>		* [[Procter & Gamble\|The Procter & Gamble Company]] - Board of Directors<ref name="pg">[https://us.pg.com/board-of-directors/rajesh-subramaniam/ Raj Subramaniam - P&G Board], Procter & Gamble</ref>

	'''Policy and business organizations:'''		'''Policy and business organizations:'''
	* President's Export Council – Appointed by President Joe Biden (2023)		* President's Export Council - Appointed by President Joe Biden (2023)
	* Business Roundtable – Member		* Business Roundtable - Member
	* U.S.-China Business Council – Member		* U.S.-China Business Council - Member
	* U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum – Member		* U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum - Member
	* [[FIRST (organization)\|FIRST Robotics]] – Board Member<ref name="first">[https://www.firstinspires.org/about/leadership/raj-subramaniam Raj Subramaniam - FIRST Leadership], FIRST</ref>		* [[FIRST (organization)\|FIRST Robotics]] - Board Member<ref name="first">[https://www.firstinspires.org/about/leadership/raj-subramaniam Raj Subramaniam - FIRST Leadership], FIRST</ref>

	== Recognition and awards ==		== Recognition and awards ==

	* Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (2023) – Highest civilian honor for Indian diaspora<ref name="pravasi"/>		* Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (2023) - Highest civilian honor for Indian diaspora<ref name="pravasi"/>
	* Global Indian Business Icon		* Global Indian Business Icon
	* Various logistics and transportation industry leadership awards		* Various logistics and transportation industry leadership awards

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'''Rajesh "Raj" Subramaniam''' (born 1967) is an Indian-American business executive serving as president and chief executive officer of [[FedEx Corporation]], the world's largest express transportation company. Appointed CEO in June 2022, Subramaniam is the first person of Indian origin to lead FedEx and has focused on modernizing operations, improving profitability, and navigating the company through economic challenges.

{{Infobox person
| name = Raj Subramaniam
| image = Raj_Subramaniam.jpg
| caption = Raj Subramaniam, FedEx CEO
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1967|1|1}}
| birth_place = India
| nationality = {{flagicon|USA}} American<br>{{flagicon|IND}} Indian
| education = IIT Bombay (Chemical Engineering)<br>Syracuse University (MS, MBA)
| title = President and Chief Executive Officer
| company = [[File:FedEx_Express.svg|120px]]
| networth = $75-100 million
| salary = 2023: $20.7 million
}}

== Career ==

Subramaniam joined FedEx in 1991 and held leadership roles across marketing, operations, and regional management. He served as EVP of Global Support and COO before becoming CEO. Born in India and immigrating to the US for graduate school, his career represents the immigrant success story in corporate America.

== Personal life ==

Subramaniam is married with two children and maintains a private personal life while being active in logistics industry associations.

== Controversies ==

FedEx faces ongoing challenges including contractor classification lawsuits, environmental impact criticism, and cost-cutting measures that have included layoffs.

== References ==

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[[Category:1967 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:American chief executives]]
[[Category:Chief executive officers]]
[[Category:Indian emigrants to the United States]]
[[Category:FedEx people]]
[[Category:IIT Bombay alumni]]
[[Category:Syracuse University alumni]]

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