FedEx has announced that Fred Smith, the company's founder, is stepping down as CEO on June 1. Smith will be replaced by President and Chief Operating Officer Raj Subramaniam. The company said Smith ...

Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx and a celebrated entrepreneur who frequented Washington, DC, died Saturday at 80.

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Fred Smith, the FedEx Corp. founder who revolutionized the express delivery industry, has died, the company said. He was 80. FedEx started operating in 1973, delivering small ...

MINNEAPOLIS — The FedEx family is honoring its founder, the late Fred W. Smith. during the four days of competition at the 88th annual National Truck Driving Championships. The 174 FedExers competing ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The son of FedEx founder Fred Smith has been elected to join the FedEx board of directors. Richard Smith has worked for FedEx for nearly 20 years. He was among 13 nominees facing a ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The son of FedEx founder Fred Smith has been nominated for election to the FedEx board of directors. Richard Smith, 47, has worked for FedEx for nearly 20 years. He is among 13 ...