INDIA, 10 January, 2023 (GNI): Raj Subramaniam, President & Chief Executive Officer of FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX), the world’s largest express transportation company,
has been recognized with the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award, the highest
civilian award in India for overseas Indians. The award acknowledges the contribution of
the Indian diaspora for creating a better understanding of India abroad, support India’s
causes and work for the welfare of the local Indian community.
. Every day, in every corner of the world, FedEx is connecting communities, moving goods, and providing services that power the global economy. With operations in more than 220 countries and territories, this large presence makes a measurable difference in economic vitality in all the areas in which FedEx operates.
To help combat the COVID-19 pandemic in India, FedEx donated three Boeing 777F charter flights of oxygen concentrators, PPE, and other critical supplies in May and June 2021. Overall, FedEx moved more than 50,000 oxygen concentrators to India in collaboration with non-profit partners and customers. Under Raj’s leadership, the FedEx charters flew into Mumbai and New Delhi.
Raj Subramaniam, President and CEO, FedEx Corporation, said, “I am honored to receive this award on behalf of all our team members whose above-and-beyond efforts, paired with our unparalleled global network, put FedEx in the unique position to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a shining example of who we are and what we do.”
FedEx has been an integral part of the global vaccine supply chain delivering COVID-19 vaccines and supplies to more than 60 countries and territories around the world. The company is also involved with the movement of active pharmaceutical ingredients and therapeutics that play an important role in the fight against COVID-19.
The delivery of the lifesaving supplies is consistent with the company’s FedEx Cares 50 by 50 goal to positively impact 50 million people around the world by the company’s 50th birthday in 2023. Learn more about the FedEx Cares “Delivering for Good” initiative here.
About FedEx Express is one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, providing fast and reliable delivery to more than 220 countries and territories. FedEx Express uses a global air-and-ground network to speed delivery of time-sensitive shipments, by a definite time and date.
About FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenue of $94 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 more than 550,000 employees to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. FedEx is committed to connecting people and possibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully, with a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by To learn more, please visit fedex.com/abou
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