Richard W. Smith became President and Chief Executive Officer, Airline and International, FedEx on April 16, 2023. Immediately prior, Richard served as President and CEO, FedEx Express.
From 2019 – 2022, he served as regional president of the Americas, which includes U.S. domestic, Canada, and LAC (Latin America & the Caribbean), and executive vice president of global support for FedEx Express. In this role, Smith oversaw FedEx responsibilities as part of the U.S. government’s COVID-19 response task force and the successful distribution of roughly half of all COVID-19 vaccines in the United States. In December 2020, he testified in front of the U.S. Senate about the transportation industry’s preparations for vaccine distribution. He also led efforts to begin the transformation to an all-electric vehicle fleet at FedEx Express in support of FedEx 2040 sustainability goals.
Smith joined FedEx in 2005. He has previously served as the President and CEO of FedEx Logistics, and his FedEx career also includes a series of leadership positions in life sciences/healthcare, network planning, and customer solutions, including serving as vice president of global trade services and managing director of life sciences and specialty services.
Smith is on the Board of Governors for the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Board of Directors of Airlines for America. He is a past chairman of the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce and serves on its Chairman’s Circle Board.
Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Smith earned his undergraduate degree from George Washington University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law.
What is Richard W. Smith's net worth?
The estimated net worth of Richard W. Smith is at least $21.56 million as of April 4th, 2024. Mr. Smith owns 84,614 shares of FedEx stock worth more than $21,558,801 as of May 21st. This net worth evaluation does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Smith may own. Learn More about Richard W. Smith's net worth.
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Has Richard W. Smith been buying or selling shares of FedEx?
During the past quarter, Richard W. Smith has sold $368,668.00 of FedEx stock. Most recently, Richard W. Smith sold 1,325 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Thursday, April 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $278.24, for a transaction totalling $368,668.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 84,614 shares of the company's stock, valued at $23,542,999.36. Learn More on Richard W. Smith's trading history.
Who are FedEx's active insiders?
FedEx's insider roster includes Mark Allen (EVP), Jill Brannon (EVP), Tracy Brightman (EVP), David Bronczek (COO), Brie Carere (EVP), Robert Carter (EVP), Donald Colleran (CEO), John Dietrich (EVP), Marvin Ellison (Director), Stephen Gorman (Director), Alan Graf, Jr. (EVP), Kim Jabal (Director), Shirley Jackson (Director), Jennifer Johnson (VP), Sriram Krishnasamy (CEO), Amy Lane (Director), Michael Lenz (EVP), Henry Maier (CEO), R. Martin (Director), John Merino (VP), Joshua Ramo (Director), Susan Schwab (Director), Frederick Smith (CEO), John Smith (CEO), Richard Smith (President and Chief Executive Officer Airline and International), David Steiner (Director), Rajesh Subramaniam (COO), and Paul Walsh (Director). Learn More on FedEx's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of FedEx?
In the last year, FedEx insiders bought shares 2 times. They purchased a total of 1,200 shares worth more than $302,664.00. In the last year, insiders at the shipping service provider sold shares 11 times. They sold a total of 185,832 shares worth more than $50,028,040.86. The most recent insider tranaction occured on April, 9th when Chairman Frederick W Smith sold 113,400 shares worth more than $31,105,620.00. Insiders at FedEx own 8.7% of the company.
Learn More about insider trades at FedEx. Information on this page was last updated on 4/9/2024.
