Raj Subramaniam (American Businessman) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Businessman
Nationality	American
Date of Birth	14/09/1967
Age	59 years
Birthplace	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Latest News about Raj Subramaniam

18/01/2026

Raj Subramaniam said FedEx is operating in an era of re-globalization, describing how shifting trade patterns and supply-chain changes are reshaping the logistics business. His remarks focused on how the company is adapting to new cross-border shipping dynamics and a changing global economy.

02/04/2025

After the Trump administration introduced new tariffs on imported goods in April 2025, FedEx responded by stepping up cost-cutting measures and adjusting its network structure. Raj Subramaniam said the company would adapt to weaker trade conditions by combining parts of its operations and moving ahead with plans to separate FedEx Freight.

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Bio/Wiki

Real name	Rajesh Subramaniam

Physical Stats & More

Eye Color	Brown
Hair Color	Grey

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	SIES Group of Institutions, Bombay IIT, Bombay Syracuse University, New York The University of Texas at Austin
Degree	M.S. in Chemical Engineering MBA in Marketing/Finance

Personal Life

School	Loyola School, Thiruvananthapuram
Residence	Memphis, Tennessee

Relationships & More

Marital Status

Married

Family

Parents

Father	C Subramaniam (retired DGP in the Indian Police Service)
Mother	B Kamalammal (Anesthetist at a general hospital)

Spouse

Uma Subramaniam (Employee at Fed
Ex)
Uma Subramaniam

Children

Arjun Rajesh (employee at Fed
Ex E-Commerce division)
Arjun Rajesh

Career

Current Position	President and Chief Executive Officer of FedEx Corporation
Net Worth (as of 2022)	$14 Million and Rs. 100 Crores (Approx.)
Key Roles	President and CEO of FedEx Express President & COO of FedEx Cooperation CEO of FedEx Corporation (Effective 1 June 2022) President of FedEx Corporation (since 2019) CEO of FedEx Express (2018-2019) Executive VP, Marketing and Communications (2013-2019) Regional President of FedEx Canada (2003-2013) Vice President of Marketing at FedEx Express Asia-Pacific region (1996-2003)
Major Achievements	Introduction of transformational changes in the company Growth of e-commerce business Revival of operating strategies Spearheading global transformation of FedEx including revitalizing operating strategy and harnessing global supply chain data Second CEO in FedEx's 50-year history Spearheading global transformation of FedEx including revitalizing operating strategy, profitably growing e-commerce business, and harnessing global supply chain data Over 30 years of industry experience at FedEx International leadership experience driving company globalization
Responsibilities as CEO	Providing strategic direction to all FedEx entities, spearheading global transformation, revitalizing operating strategy, and driving company's strategic direction 'Deliver Today, Innovate for Tomorrow'
Net Worth (as of 2023)	Total compensation $13.2 million

Social Media

LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajeshsubramaniam1

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Achieved gold medalist status at IIT
2. Grew up in Thiruvananthapuram
3. Completed Master of Chemical Engineering at Syracuse University
4. Earned an MBA from the University of Texas, Austin
5. Began career at FedEx in 1991 as a marketing analyst
6. Progressed through different leadership roles at FedEx
7. Served as vice-president of Marketing at FedEx Express in the Asia-Pacific region (based in Singapore)
8. Appointed regional president of FedEx Canada in 2003
9. Served as Executive VP, marketing and communications from 2013 to 2019
10. Immigrated to the United States on a student visa and secured employment at FedEx despite initial challenges finding employers willing to hire without a green card
11. Member of The Business Council and the President's Export Council
12. Originally from Trivandrum, India