FedEx Express/Junior Achievement International Trade Challenge: Asia/Pacific

The third annual FedEx Express/Junior Achievement International Trade Challenge attracted a total of 42 students, comprising three teams of two students each from Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, South Korea, New Zealand, Thailand and Singapore. The teams were selected to represent their markets at the regional final after competing at the local challenge in their respective home markets.

2009 Winners Announced

Paul Minors and Chuck Slogrove from New Zealand celebrate their first-place win!

Singapore, August 7, 2009 — After a grueling three-day test of their business acumen, analytical capabilities and mental strength, three teams from New Zealand and Australia emerged as winners in the FedEx Express®/Junior Achievement™ International Trade Challenge (ITC) regional finals, a competition aimed at nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit and business skills of students in the Asia-Pacific region.

Jointly organized by FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world's largest express transportation company, and U.S.-based JA Worldwide®, the world's largest organization dedicated to preparing youth for the working world, the ITC was launched in 2007 and is supported by a $1million grant from FedEx over a three-year period involving markets in the Asia Pacific region. Read more...

"The new ideas and innovations that entrepreneurs bring to the marketplace are crucial to building strong, resilient economies. FedEx support of the International Trade Challenge is part of our commitment to educate and nurture the next generation of business leaders who will be important contributors to this region's future growth," said David L. Cunningham Jr., president, Asia-Pacific, FedEx Express. "The finalists in this year's competition truly exhibited team work, leadership and innovative thinking that will help them drive success in a dynamic business world where opportunities abound."

The winning teams were selected based on two main criteria: content and presentation. They were scored on their thoroughness, creativity and professionalism in developing and executing their business entry strategy.

Congratulations to the winners of the
2009 FedEx Express/Junior Achievement Regional International Trade Challenge

09-10 Information Coming Soon!