Frederick Smith
Founder at FEDEX CORPORATION
Net worth: 4 465 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
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.
Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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FEDEX CORPORATION
6.26% | 2024-04-08 | 15,411,276 ( 6.26% ) | 4 465 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Frederick Smith active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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FEDEX CORPORATION | Founder | 1971-06-17 |
Washington Football, Inc.
Washington Football, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Washington Football, Inc. owns and operates football clubs. The company is headquartered in Ashburn, VA. | Director/Board Member | - |
FedEx Express International BV | Chief Executive Officer | 1970-12-31 |
The Business Council
The Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business Council operates as an organization of business leaders. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Center for Strategic & International Studies, Inc.
Center for Strategic & International Studies, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Center for Strategic & International Studies, Inc. provides strategic insights & policy solutions to decision makers in government, international institutions, the private sector, and civil society. Its projects focus on areas such as AIDS, arms control, conflict resolution, NATO, the environment, immigration, intelligence, trade, health care, OPEC, space policy, and terrorism. The company was founded in 1962 by David M. Abshire and Admiral Arleigh Burke and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Wings Club
The Wings Club AirlinesTransportation The Wings Club operates aviation club. The company was founded on May 15, 1942 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc. offers health care and social assistance services for children. It is internationally recognized for its pioneering research and treatment for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. The firm's treatment programs include brain tumors, leukemia, lymphoma, infectious diseases, immunodeficiency diseases, blood disorders, sickle cell disease, and solid tumors. The company was founded by Danny Thomas on February 4, 1962 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Business Roundtable
The Business Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business Roundtable advocates public policies that ensure economic growth. It considers public policy issues which contains groups like the construction users anti-inflation roundtable, a group devoted to containing construction costs; and the labor law study committee, made up of labor relations executives of major companies. The Business Roundtable was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
National Aviation Hall of Fame, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Former positions of Frederick Smith
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Training of Frederick Smith
Yale University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 2 |
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THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY | Consumer Services |
FEDEX CORPORATION | Transportation |
Private companies | 27 |
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Malone & Hyde, Inc.
Malone & Hyde, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Malone & Hyde, Inc. was one of the leader in the food marketing and distribution industry with both wholesale and retail operations. The company is located in Memphis, TN. | Distribution Services |
Federal Express Corp. /Old/
Federal Express Corp. /Old/ Other TransportationTransportation Federal Express Corp. provides transportation services. The company distributes rapid, time-definite delivery of packages, documents and freight to different countries. It was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Transportation |
LiveSafe, Inc.
LiveSafe, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services LiveSafe, Inc. operates as a mobile safety technology company. Its products includes WorkSafe, LifeSafe platform, connect, insights and integrations. The company was founded by Eshan Pahlevani, Samier Mansur, Kristina Anderson and Eman Pahlavani in 2012 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Commercial Services |
Federal Express Corp.
Federal Express Corp. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Federal Express Corp. engages in providing express shipping services. It operates under the FedEx brand name. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Transportation |
The Mayo Clinic (Old)
The Mayo Clinic (Old) Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Mayo Clinic provided medical care. The firm offered healthy living program, mayo clinic membership and health letter, medical products, population health and wellness programs, health plan administration, medical laboratory services and continuing education for medical professionals. The company was founded by William J. Mayo in 1919 and was headquartered in Rochester, MN. | Health Services |
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Mayo Clinic provides health care services. Its products and services include healthy living program, sports medicine, Mayo clinic health letter, medical products, population health and wellness programs, medical laboratory services and mayo clinic voice apps. The firm offers medical services in the areas of dermatology, allergy, hypertension, neurology, oncology, psychiatry, radiation oncology, and rheumatology. The company was founded by William J. Mayo and Charles H. Mayo in 1986 and is headquartered in Rochester, MN. | Health Services |
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education & Research
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education & Research Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Mayo Foundation for Medical Education & Research operates as a medical care research and education organization. Its services include patient care, corporate services, research, and education. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Rochester, MN. | Commercial Services |
Cato Institute, Inc.
Cato Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Cato Institute, Inc. provides public policy research services. The firm specializes in finance, banking, monetary policy, foreign policy, government and politics, health care, international economics, law and civil liberties, tax, budget policy, telecom, internet and information policy, trade and immigration. The company was founded by Edward H. Crane and Charles G. Koch in 1977 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Pro-Football, Inc.
Pro-Football, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Pro-Football, Inc. owns and operates a professional American football team. The company manages the Washington Redskins which is part of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League (NFL). The team was founded in July 1932 and is headquartered in Ashburn, VA. | Consumer Services |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Miscellaneous |
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc. offers health care and social assistance services for children. It is internationally recognized for its pioneering research and treatment for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. The firm's treatment programs include brain tumors, leukemia, lymphoma, infectious diseases, immunodeficiency diseases, blood disorders, sickle cell disease, and solid tumors. The company was founded by Danny Thomas on February 4, 1962 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Health Services |
The National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The National Collegiate Athletic Association administers intercollegiate sports activities. The company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Consumer Services |
United States Marine Corps | Government |
Center for Strategic & International Studies, Inc.
Center for Strategic & International Studies, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Center for Strategic & International Studies, Inc. provides strategic insights & policy solutions to decision makers in government, international institutions, the private sector, and civil society. Its projects focus on areas such as AIDS, arms control, conflict resolution, NATO, the environment, immigration, intelligence, trade, health care, OPEC, space policy, and terrorism. The company was founded in 1962 by David M. Abshire and Admiral Arleigh Burke and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
United States Council for International Business | |
The Business Council
The Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business Council operates as an organization of business leaders. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
The Wings Club
The Wings Club AirlinesTransportation The Wings Club operates aviation club. The company was founded on May 15, 1942 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Transportation |
US-China Business Council
US-China Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The US-China Business Council is an organization that provides information, advisory, advocacy, and program services to its members. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company focuses on shaping the relationship between the United States and China. USCBC offers research and analyses on Chinese government personnel, member newsletters, and advisory services to answer sector-specific and general investment questions. | Commercial Services |
Air Transport Association of America, Inc.
Air Transport Association of America, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Air Transport Association of America, Inc. engages in promoting safety, security, and health in airline industry. It collaborates with the airlines, labor groups, congress, and administration to improve air travel for everyone. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Transportation |
Washington Football, Inc.
Washington Football, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Washington Football, Inc. owns and operates football clubs. The company is headquartered in Ashburn, VA. | Consumer Services |
The Energy Security Leadership Council | |
The French-American Business Council | |
National Aviation Hall of Fame, Inc. | |
Pilot Travel Centers LLC
Pilot Travel Centers LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Pilot Co. owns and operates travel centers and sells over-the-road diesel fuel. The firm also offers food and beverage, rewards, and RV and fleet services. The company was founded by James A. Haslam II in 1958 and is headquartered in Knoxville, TN. | Retail Trade |
FedEx Express International BV | |
International Air Transport Association
International Air Transport Association AirlinesTransportation The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is a trade association that represents around 300 airlines, accounting for 83% of total air traffic. The private company is based in Montreal, CA, and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The Canadian company provides carriers with a single dataset of airline sales, market, and itinerary data through its DDS. This data is aggregated from multiple sources, including data contributed by carriers, the Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) transactions, and ARCs Area Settlement Plan (ASP) transactions, making it the most comprehensive and accurate of its kind. IATA supports many areas of aviation activity and helps formulate industry policy on critical aviation issues. William Matthew Walsh has been the CEO of the company since 2021. | Transportation |
The Business Roundtable
The Business Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business Roundtable advocates public policies that ensure economic growth. It considers public policy issues which contains groups like the construction users anti-inflation roundtable, a group devoted to containing construction costs; and the labor law study committee, made up of labor relations executives of major companies. The Business Roundtable was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
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