Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 14/09/1967 |
| Age | 58 years |
| Birthplace | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
Latest News about Raj Subramaniam
18/01/2026
The New York Times reported that Raj Subramaniam described the current business environment as an era of 're-globalization,' reflecting how FedEx is navigating shifting trade patterns and global supply-chain changes. The interview highlighted his perspective on how companies are adapting to new cross-border logistics dynamics.
02/04/2025
On April 2, 2025, the Trump administration imposed new tariffs on imported goods, including a minimum 10% tariff and higher reciprocal tariffs on some trading partners. FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam responded by accelerating cost-cutting measures, combining parts of the company's networks, and spinning off FedEx Freight as the company adapted to weaker trade conditions and investor pressure.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real name | Rajesh Subramaniam |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Brown |
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| Hair Color | Grey |
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Personal Life
| School | Loyola School, Thiruvananthapuram |
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| Residence | Memphis, Tennessee |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||||||||
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Career
| Current Position | President and Chief Executive Officer of FedEx Corporation |
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| Net Worth (as of 2022) | $14 Million and Rs. 100 Crores (Approx.) |
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| 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
| 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 |