Raj Subramaniam

Businessman

American Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Quick Info

ProfessionBusinessman
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth14/09/1967
Age58 years
BirthplaceThiruvananthapuram, 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 nameRajesh Subramaniam

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorGrey

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

SchoolLoyola School, Thiruvananthapuram
ResidenceMemphis, Tennessee

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Family
Parents
FatherC Subramaniam (retired DGP in the Indian Police Service)
MotherB 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 PositionPresident 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 CEOProviding 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

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
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