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Rajesh Subramaniam

President and Chief Executive Officer at FEDEX
Board
Since June 1, 2022
Age
58 years
Education
Holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Bombay, India, a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from Syracuse University, and an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin.
Tenure
Has been with FedEx since 1991, progressing from management and marketing analyst roles to leadership positions including Vice President, Senior Vice President, Executive Vice President, President, Chief Operating Officer, CEO-Elect, and ultimately President and Chief Executive Officer since June 2022.

Also at FEDEX

FWS
Frederick W. Smith
Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board
BAC
Brie A. Carere
Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer
JWD
John W. Dietrich
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

About

Rajesh Subramaniam is a 58-year-old executive noted for his strategic vision and global leadership at a major logistics company. He began his career with the organization in 1991, where he quickly established himself in various management and marketing roles that laid the foundation for his future leadership positions.

Over the years, his career evolved through a series of promotions that saw him take on responsibilities as Vice President, Senior Vice President, and Executive Vice President, contributing significantly to marketing, communications, and operations. His progression through these key roles reflects his deep understanding of the business and his commitment to the company’s growth and digital transformation.

Since June 2022, he has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer, steering the company through rapid changes in the logistics and supply chain industry while also championing technological advancements and global expansion strategies. Beyond his executive role, he contributes his expertise as a director at The Procter & Gamble Company and participates in influential international trade and policy forums, illustrating his wide-ranging impact both within and outside the organization.

$FDX Performance Under Rajesh Subramaniam

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate Range
FedEx Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer-Elect March 2022 to May 2022
FedEx Corporation President and Chief Operating Officer March 2019 to March 2022
Federal Express President and Chief Executive Officer January 2019 to March 2019
FedEx Corporation Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer January 2017 to December 2018
FedEx Services Executive Vice President of Marketing and Communications 2013 to January 2017
FedEx Services Senior Vice President – Marketing 2006 to 2013
Federal Express Senior Vice President – Canada 2003 to 2006
Federal Express Vice President – Marketing/APAC 2000 to 2003
Federal Express Vice President – APAC, EC & CS 1999 to 2000
Federal Express Various management and marketing analyst positions 1991 to 1999

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate Range
The Procter & Gamble Company Director N/A

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$1,450,000 Annually (Effective October 1, 2023)11.5% increase from $1,400,000
Life Insurance Premiums$2,955 AnnuallyFixed amount
Company Contributions to 401(k) Plan$15,467 AnnuallyFixed amount
Tax Payments for Restricted Stock Awards$1,461,022 AnnuallyFixed amount
Perquisites and Other Personal Benefits$167,753 AnnuallyBreakdown: Corporate Aircraft: $38,112, Security Services: $110,873, Tax Preparation: $4,900, Financial Counseling: $5,489, Umbrella Insurance: $4,755, Digital Security Monitoring: $3,600, Other: $24

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

Annual Incentive Compensation (AIC) - 2024

MetricValueDetailsCitations
Performance MeasureAdjusted Consolidated Operating IncomeExcludes business optimization costs, noncash impairment charges, and insurance recoveries
Threshold$5,642 millionMinimum performance level
Target$6,380 millionExpected performance level
Maximum$6,734 millionCap on performance measure
Actual Performance$6,235 millionAchieved performance level
Target Payout$2,310,000165% of base salary
Maximum Payout$3,465,000150% of target payout
Actual Payout$1,519,010Adjusted based on performance
Evaluation PeriodFiscal Year 2024Based on annual results
ConditionsBoard discretionPayout adjustments based on evaluation and performance thresholds

Long-Term Incentive (LTI) - 2024

MetricValueDetailsCitations
Performance MetricsEPS (50%), ROIC Growth (25%), TSR (25%)EPS Details: Threshold $47.92, Target $55.24, Maximum $63.27; ROIC and TSR details not provided
Actual EPS$17.78Actual EPS as of May 31, 2024
Payout Conditions25% / 100% / 200%Payout levels based on EPS growth rate benchmarks: 5%, 12.5%, and 20%+
Grant DateJune 22, 2023Applicable to both restricted stock and stock options
Restricted Stock9,808 sharesFair Value: $2,251,868; Vests ratably over 4 years starting on first anniversary
Stock Options47,851 optionsExercise Price: $229.595; Fair Value: $3,712,796
LTI Payout TargetsThreshold: $343,750, Target: $5,500,000, Maximum: $11,000,000FY24–FY26 LTI plan details

Interviews

What's Driving Transformation at FedEx?  CEO Raj Subramaniam fills us in at the Evolve Global Summit thumbnail

What's Driving Transformation at FedEx? CEO Raj Subramaniam fills us in at the Evolve Global Summit

CNBC Events
4:18 min
Nov 3, 2023
FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam: Our scaled network provides us an advantage in this dynamic time thumbnail

FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam: Our scaled network provides us an advantage in this dynamic time

CNBC Television
2:00 min
Dec 20, 2024
Fedex CEO Raj Subramaniam addresses Indiaspora Forum for Good in Abu Dhabi thumbnail

Fedex CEO Raj Subramaniam addresses Indiaspora Forum for Good in Abu Dhabi

India Abroad
3:27 min
Feb 24, 2025
Leadership in Challenging Times: A Discussion with Raj Subramaniam thumbnail

Leadership in Challenging Times: A Discussion with Raj Subramaniam

The Conference Board
1:34 min
Aug 26, 2024