FedEx Ground President and CEO Henry J. Maier to Retire July 31
January 26 2021 - 9:07AM
Business Wire
FedEx Announces John A. Smith as Successor to
Maier at FedEx Ground;
Lance D. Moll Named President and CEO of FedEx
Freight
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced today that Henry J. Maier,
president and CEO, FedEx Ground, will retire effective July 31,
2021. John A. Smith, president and CEO, FedEx Freight, will succeed
Maier as president and CEO, FedEx Ground. Lance D. Moll has been
named the next president and CEO, FedEx Freight.
Maier joined FedEx in 1986. With more than 40 years in the
transportation industry, including more than 35 years at FedEx, he
held a series of leadership positions in logistics, sales, and
marketing before becoming president and CEO, FedEx Ground, in June
2013. Most recently, Maier spearheaded the significant
transformation of FedEx Ground, ensuring its strong position in
reliably and efficiently serving the growing e-commerce market.
“Henry has helped steer tremendous growth across our commercial
and e-commerce portfolio,” said Raj Subramaniam, president and COO,
FedEx Corp. “Under his leadership, FedEx Ground revenue has more
than doubled, with a focus on automation and speed as distinct
competitive advantages. I am incredibly appreciative of Henry’s
service to FedEx and wish him well as he begins this next
chapter.”
John A. Smith will become president and CEO-elect, FedEx Ground,
effective March 1 and will assume the role June 1, 2021. Maier will
remain at FedEx Ground as an Executive Advisor through July to help
ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities.
Smith has more than 35 years of experience in the transportation
industry and joined FedEx in 2000. He has served in several
leadership positions, including senior vice president, Operations,
FedEx Freight. Under Smith’s leadership, FedEx Freight has
implemented initiatives to help lead the less-than-truckload (LTL)
industry in technology, automation, and differentiated
solutions.
“John is a tremendous leader with extensive transportation
experience and a track record of driving growth and innovation,”
Subramaniam said. “I have full confidence that under his
leadership, FedEx Ground will continue to grow profitably and offer
our customers the best commercial and e-commerce solutions in the
industry.”
Lance Moll, current senior vice president of Operations for
FedEx Freight, will take over as the operating company’s president
and CEO on March 1, 2021. Lance has nearly 30 years of experience
in the transportation industry. He began his career at FedEx
Freight in 1992 and has held leadership positions of increasing
responsibility throughout the U.S. domestic operations network.
“Lance has demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the LTL industry
along with a strategic mindset for the future,” Subramaniam said.
“At FedEx, we are fortunate to have a deep bench of leaders. With
these two appointments, we are in a position to continue to grow
both of these operating companies and create new value for our
customers in the years to come.”
About FedEx Corp. FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides
customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of
transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual
revenue of $75 billion, the company offers integrated business
solutions through operating companies competing collectively,
operating collaboratively and innovating digitally under the
respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world’s most
admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its nearly 600,000
team members to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and
professional standards and the needs of their customers and
communities. To learn more about how FedEx connects people and
possibilities around the world, please visit about.fedex.com.
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