# FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam Charts New Course After Founder's Legacy The new leader shares his strategy amid shifting winds in global logistics. - **Source:** [Fortune](https://fortune.com) - **Published:** 2026-07-15 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/c71cd51c-7217-4e90-8fc4-81da4855bec6 ## Leadership After a Legendary Legacy FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam serves as only the second CEO in the company's 53-year history following founder Fred Smith's passing. He credits his mentor's legacy, stating, 'I can see far because I stand on the shoulders of a giant.' ## Logistics in the Age of 'Re-globalization' As a company moving 19 million packages daily, FedEx is at the forefront of geopolitical tensions and supply chain crises. Subramaniam terms this era 're-globalization,' emphasizing the critical need to adapt to change. ## A Career Groomed for CEO Subramaniam prepared for CEO through decades at FedEx, rising from entry-level to president and COO roles. Yet even the best preparation couldn't fully prepare him for the challenges of top-tier leadership. ## Learning to Say No Facing demands from all directions as CEO, Subramaniam frequently had to decline requests. He created his own CEO job description and KPIs to maintain focus on critical priorities. ## Guardian of Corporate Culture Among Subramaniam's top goals is preserving the culture built by FedEx's founder. He commits to maintaining core values even as technology and personnel evolve. ## Pivotal Moment for Logistics FedEx's leadership transition and strategic vision could guide the logistics sector during this reshaping of global supply chains. Subramaniam's 're-globalization' vision defines the company's future direction. ## Sources covering this story - https://fortune.com/2026/07/15/fedex-ceo-raj-subramaniam-fred-smith/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._