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Raj Subramaniam

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Chief Executive Office at FedEx Corporation

Raj Subramaniam

Chief Executive Office at FedEx Corporation
Decisive
Assertive
Fast-Paced
Determined
Persuasive
Ambitious
Dynamic
Visionary
Spontaneous
Pioneering
Adventurous
Casual
Enthusiastic
Personable
Adaptable
Optimistic
Inventive
Approachable
Warm
Hospitable
Intuitive
Friendly
Accommodating
Diplomatic
Composed
Thoughtful
Agreeable
Careful
Modest
Consistent
Conscientious
Perceptive
Calm
Diligent
Meticulous
Collected
Accurate
Rational
Reserved
Strong-willed
Skeptical
Straightforward
Efficient
Candid
Steadfast
Focused
Vigorous
Persistent
Location:
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Education:
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay - B.Tech, Chemical Engineering
Overview:
  • Boasts over 50 years of global logistics expertise with FedEx Corporation since June 2022.
  • Assumes the role of President & CEO of FedEx Express, a premier global express transportation and logistics provider, since January 2019.
  • Led as Regional President for Canada, steering Canadian operations from September 2003 to May 2006.
Quotes

ON SHIPPING SUMMIT.

"Well, Frank, thank you for joining us in our FedEx facility. It’s great to celebrate the 50th anniversary of FedEx, but as we say at FedEx, that 50 years it’s a good start." source

ON GLOBAL DOWNTURN.

“We’re seeing that volume decline in every segment around the world, and so you know, we’ve just started our second quarter.” source

ON DELIVERY MISHAP.

“What really got us was 'tremendous' unanticipated cost inflation." source

DISC Type:
Captain (D)
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Driver (Di)
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Initiator (DI)
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Influencer (Id)
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Encourager (Is)
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Harmonizer (IS)
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Counselor (Si)
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Supporter (S)
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Planner (Sc)
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Stabilizer (SC)
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Editor (Cs)
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Analyst (C)
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Skeptic (Cd)
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Questioner
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Architect (Dc)
How to communicate
Focus on their need for control and results, be direct and to the point.
Do
Provide specific details about the product's features and benefits
Highlight how the product will solve their problems and make their life easier
Don't
Beat around the bush or offer vague information
Be too pushy or salesy
When communicating with them, focus on being direct, confident, and results-oriented.
Do
Speak in a fast-paced, confident tone
Focus on the bottom line and how your product can help them achieve their goals
Don't
Use too much jargon or technical language
Waste time on small talk or irrelevant details
Focus on big ideas, big concepts, and fast action over analysis.
Do
Use a direct and assertive tone
Emphasize results and benefits over features
Don't
Use overly flowery language or too many details
Be pushy or aggressive
Communicate with energy and a lively approach. Engage them by communicating clearly and vividly.
Do
Use inspiring language and be enthusiastic
Show them how the product can enhance their social status or reputation
Don't
Be too technical or confusing
Focus solely on features without considering how it can improve their life
Communicate in a friendly, casual manner and highlight the benefits of the product. Avoid criticism or confrontation.
Do
Use a light-hearted approach to build rapport
Highlight how the product can benefit their life or work
Don't
Be overly critical or confrontational
Use overly technical or confusing language
Interact with them in a friendly, agreeable manner with a light-hearted approach. Avoid criticism and confrontation.
Do
Wrap your pitch with positivity and emotional language
Include personalized, warm greetings and sincere sign off
Don't
Use forceful or high-pressure language
Talk too much about past experience without explaining the important insights
Focus on building a personal relationship and finding common ground. Speak positively and offer reassurance about the product.
Do
Engage them in conversation and find out their interests and concerns
Offer personalized recommendations and highlight how the product can meet their needs
Don't
Push too hard or use aggressive sales tactics
Dismiss or minimize their concerns or objections
Provide detailed information and use a friendly, personal tone
Do
Explain how your product can meet their specific needs
Use stories or examples that they can relate to
Don't
Use technical language or jargon
Push for a quick decision without building rapport first
Provide a warm, friendly greeting and use positive, upbeat language. Focus on building a relationship and show acceptance for who they are.
Do
Use friendly, expressive language
Refer to common interests and associations
Don't
Use a serious, businesslike tone
Bring up your flaws before they do
Focus on building a relationship and connecting with them on a personal level.
Do
Use a warm, friendly tone
Ask about their interests and hobbies
Don't
Use overly technical language
Pressure them into making a decision
Be friendly and focus on building a relationship with them. Use a light-hearted approach and avoid criticism or confrontation.
Do
Focus on building a friendly relationship
Validate their opinions and approach with positive language
Don't
Use forceful or high-pressure language
Force an aggressive sales pitch
Use a straightforward and logical approach when communicating with them
Do
Provide data and logical reasoning to support your claims
Use clear and concise language
Don't
Use overly expressive or emotional language
Use lots of anecdotes or storytelling
Use a serious, businesslike tone and focus on details, data, and results.
Do
Focus on their toughest problems.
Send additional data to support your pitch
Don't
Bring up your flaws before they do
Be unrealistically optimistic
Focus on providing logical reasoning and factual information. Be patient and answer their questions with clear and concise responses.
Do
Provide data-driven reasons for your product
Answer their questions with a well-thought-out response
Don't
Use overly expressive language
Speak in an overly casual manner
Focus on concrete data, specifics, and logistics. Avoid fluffy language and hype.
Do
Provide clear data and statistics to support the product
Present a clear, logical argument for why the product is worth investing in
Don't
Spend too much time on abstract concepts or big ideas
Get sidetracked with small details or anecdotes
When communicating with them, focus on being clear, concise, and results-oriented.
Do
Provide clear and concise information about the product and its benefits
Focus on results and practical details
Don't
Use overly descriptive or flowery language
Waste time on social chatter or small talk
Executive priorities
  • Strategic Growth Initiatives: Driving expansion and market penetration strategies to propel company growth.
  • Operational Excellence: Ensuring efficient and effective delivery operations through streamlined processes.
  • Customer Experience Enhancement: Focusing on enhancing customer satisfaction through service innovation and reliability.
  • Talent Development: Cultivating a high-performing team and nurturing leadership talent for sustainable success.
Media
CNN

FedEx names Raj Subramaniam as CEO, replacing founder Fred Smith

US package delivery company FedEx Corp (FDX) on Monday named Raj Subramaniam as its new chief executive officer effective June 1, succeeding Fred Smith, who founded the company in 1973

Bloomberg

FedEx Faces Big Changes as New Boss Confronts Higher Costs, Angry Contractors

Subramaniam tasked with improving profit, soothing contractors.

CNBC

FedEx CEO warned of ‘worldwide recession’ a year ago

FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam says his call from September 2022 that global trade and industrial economies were slowing remains correct.

Personality traits
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Build rapport
  • Be concise and to the point
  • Ask what he wants from the call
  • Speak with confident language
Gather information
  • Get through the most important questions up front
  • Learn what his competition is doing
  • Learn about his team's current efficiency
Discuss budget
  • Allow some room for him to negotiate
  • Explain how he can save more money in the future
  • Compare your pricing with competitors
Drive action
  • Focus on the advantages he will gain
  • Point out the challenges he will face
  • Explain how taking action will help him make progress
Negotiate
  • End the discussion and revisit it later if he is being too firm
  • Articulate your personal and mutual goals clearly
  • Challenge both parties to come up with a better solution
Work together
  • Give him a deadline for answering
  • Ask him outright
  • Resist the temptation to apologize

FedEx

FedEx is a global leader in logistics, offering courier delivery, shipping, and supply chain solutions.
Industry:
Mail, Package and Freight Delivery
Headquarters:
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Revenue:
$90.15B
Employees:
464,400

How to negotiate

Keep the discussion casual, but be prepared for candid pushback, at times.
Keep your demo concise and to the point
Keep your demo concise and to the point
Keep your demo concise and to the point
Company Milestones
  • 1973: FedEx founded by Frederick W. Smith.
  • 1981: Introduces overnight delivery service.
  • 1984: Launches international shipping.
  • 2000: Acquires Tower Group International.
  • 2023: Celebrating 50 years of global logistics excellence.

Demo your product

Notice how he uses your product and let him have fun trial-and-erroring on his own.
Keep your demo concise and to the point
Keep your demo concise and to the point
Top Products
  • Express Shipping: Worldwide fast delivery for urgent packages.
  • Ground Shipping: Economical domestic shipping solutions.
  • Freight Services: Reliable freight forwarding for businesses.
  • Logistics Solutions: Comprehensive supply chain management.
  • Printing Services: Professional printing for marketing materials & documents.
Key Executives
Company Stock Performance
Key News
AP

FedEx loses $2 billion, warns of headwinds in coming year

The delivery company reported a quarterly loss of nearly $2 billion.

June, 2019

Business Insider

FedEx says it's rerouting more than 600,000 packages a day because it can't find enough staff to process them

The labor shortage was the company's "big issue" and the "key driver" of its lower-than-expected results, he said at the company's earnings call.

Sept, 2021

CNBC

FedEx names Raj Subramaniam as CEO, replacing founder Fred Smith

Raj Subramaniam will serve as both CEO and president and Smith will become executive chairman, the package-delivery company said.

March, 2022

Bloomberg

FedEx Targets $4 Billion Cost Cuts by Merging Delivery Networks

FDX is seeking to cut $4B in costs by combining its two main delivery networks, in an ambitious plan by new CEO Raj Subramaniam to up profit margins.

April, 2023

Competitive Landscape
Annual Revenue:
$90.15B
  • Average daily package volume of 16.5M.
  • Revenue in 2023 was $90.15B, a 3.59% decrease.
  • FedEx offers same-day delivery, healthcare logistics, and global e-commerce fulfillment.
Annual Revenue:
$87.04B
  • Average daily package volume of 4.10M.
  • Revenue in 2023 was $87.04, growth of 13%
  • DHL offers fast shipping, freight forwarding, and tailored logistics.
Annual Revenue:
$91.00B
  • Average daily package volume of 22.3M
  • Revenue was $91.00B in 2023, a decrease of 9.3%.
  • UPS offers integrated logistics solutions for seamless supply chain management.
Annual Revenue:
$78.20B
  • Average daily package volume of 23.8M
  • Revenue in 2023 was $78.204B, a 0.4% decrease.
  • USPS offers universal delivery, affordable rates, P.O. boxes, and Saturday delivery.

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