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FedEx chief to hand over the reins

[ March 11, 2022   //   Chris ]

FedEx Express president and chief executive Don Colleran is to retire at the end of 2022, after a nearly 40-year career carrier. He will be succeeded by Richard Smith, currently regional president of the Americas and executive vice president of global support. He will become president and chief executive-elect on April 1 and will assume full duties on September 1. Colleran will remain at FedEx Express as executive advisor to the end of December to help ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities.

Smith joined FedEx in 2005. He previously served as the president and chief executive of FedEx Logistics, and in a series of leadership positions in life sciences, healthcare, and customer solutions, including serving as vice president of global trade services and managing director of life sciences and specialty services.

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