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| Inducted: |
1998 |
| Region: |
Southeast |
| Industry: |
Transportation
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Frederick W. Smith, founder of Federal Express Corporation, is chairman, president and CEO of FDX Corporation. FDX is a global transportation and logistics holding company operating in 211 countries with approximately 170,000 employees. Smith started Federal Express Corporation, one of the six business units of FDX, 25 years ago. Best known for setting industry standards with its innovative use of technology and service excellence, FedEx is the world’s largest express transportation company, connecting areas that generate 90 percent of the world’s gross domestic product in 24 to 48 hours with door-to-door and customs-cleared service. |
