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Frederick Wallace Smith is a businessperson who founded FedEx Corp. and who has been the head of 8 different companies. Currently, Mr. Smith is Co-Chairman for The Energy Security Leadership Council and Chairman & Chief Executive Officer for FedEx Corp., Chairman at Federal Express Corp. (a subsidiary of FedEx Corp.). He is also Co-Chairman at The French-American Business Council, Member of The Business Council, Member of National Aviation Hall of Fame, Inc. and Member of The Business Roundtable and on the board of 5 other companies. He previously occupied the position of Chairman-Governors Board at Airlines for America, Inc., Chairman-Governors Board at International Air Transport Association, Manager for Pilot Co., Chairman of Federal Express Corp., Officer at United States Marine Corps and Chairman for US-China Business Council. He received an undergraduate degree from Yale University.
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Former positions of Frederick Smith
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| FEDEX CORPORATION | Chief Executive Officer | 31/05/2022 |
The Energy Security Leadership Council | Chairman | 21/06/2025 |
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Operates medical clinics and hospitals | Director/Board Member | 21/06/2025 |
FedEx Express International BV | Chief Executive Officer | 21/06/2025 |
The Business Council
The Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an organization of business leaders | Corporate Officer/Principal | 21/06/2025 |
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| Private companies | 30 |
|---|---|
Malone & Hyde, Inc.
Malone & Hyde, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Retails groceries & related products | Distribution Services |
The E.W. Scripps Co.
The E.W. Scripps Co. BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates television stations, news channels and provides digital streaming services | Consumer Services |
FedEx Corp.
FedEx Corp. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Provides express couriers, freight transportation and related business services | Transportation |
Federal Express Corp. /Old/
Federal Express Corp. /Old/ Other TransportationTransportation Provides transportation services | Transportation |
LiveSafe, Inc.
LiveSafe, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a mobile safety technology company | Commercial Services |
Yale University
Yale University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Federal Express Corp.
Federal Express Corp. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Operates as a express transportation company | Transportation |
The Mayo Clinic (Old)
The Mayo Clinic (Old) Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates as medical centre | Health Services |
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Operates medical clinics and hospitals | Health Services |
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education & Research
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education & Research Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Functions as a College/University | Commercial Services |
Cato Institute, Inc.
Cato Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides public policy research services | Commercial Services |
Pro-Football, Inc.
Pro-Football, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates a football team | Consumer Services |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Offers health care and social assistance services for children | Health Services |
The National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Administers intercollegiate sports activities | Consumer Services |
United States Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps SovereignGovernment Provides marine armed force services | Government |
Center for Strategic & International Studies, Inc.
Center for Strategic & International Studies, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides strategic insights & policy solutions to decision makers in government, international institutions, the private sector and civil society | Commercial Services |
United States Council for International Business
United States Council for International Business Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a council for international businesses | Commercial Services |
International Air Transport Association
International Air Transport Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a trade association for airlines | Commercial Services |
The Business Roundtable
The Business Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Advocates public policies | Commercial Services |
The Business Council
The Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an organization of business leaders | Commercial Services |
The Wings Club
The Wings Club AirlinesTransportation Operates aviation club | Transportation |
US-China Business Council
US-China Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides solutions and advisory services to companies | Commercial Services |
Air Transport Association of America, Inc.
Air Transport Association of America, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Provides air transport services | Transportation |
Washington Football, Inc.
Washington Football, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Owns and operates football club | Consumer Services |
The Energy Security Leadership Council | |
The French-American Business Council
The French-American Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The French-American Business Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering and supporting the growth of French and American businesses in the Bay Area. The non-profit company is based in Orlando, FL. It provides business services, resources, and networking opportunities to help companies develop internationally, including tailored business plan development, market analysis, feasibility studies, customized market entry strategies, legal and regulatory guidance, and mentorship. The council organizes events, webinars, and social gatherings to facilitate connections among members, business leaders, investors, and government agencies. Membership plans offer benefits such as directory listings, social media promotion, speaking opportunities, advertising, private consultations, and access to a private network through the ccifi connect app. The council supports integration into the business environment and culture for newcomers and connects members to local innovation hubs and organizations, serving industries such as technology, manufacturing, hospitality, and retail. | Commercial Services |
National Aviation Hall of Fame, Inc. | |
Pilot Travel Centers LLC
Pilot Travel Centers LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates gasoline stations with convenience stores | Retail Trade |
FedEx Express International BV |
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