Will Succeed Michael L. Ducker August 16
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 30, 2018 ... FedEx Corp. announced today that John A. Smith has been
named President and CEO of FedEx Freight effective August 16, 2018.
Smith, 56, currently serves as Senior Vice President of Operations at
FedEx Freight, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. Smith will succeed Michael L.
Ducker, whose pending retirement was announced earlier this month.
A 32-year veteran of the transportation industry, Smith joined FedEx in
2000. His experience spans every area of the business, including
operations, sales, transportation, fleet maintenance, facility services
and safety. Along with being responsible for the leadership and
direction of FedEx Freight, he will also serve on the Strategic
Management Committee of FedEx Corporation.
FedEx Corp. also announced today that Matthew Thornton III, 59, Senior
Vice President of U.S. Operations for FedEx Express and a 40-year FedEx
team member, will become Executive Vice President and Chief Operating
Officer of FedEx Freight. In this role, Thornton will be responsible for
overseeing all operations for FedEx Freight, which offers extensive LTL
coverage across North America. His track record of success, experience
leading diverse teams, and knowledge of our global operation will be
vital for this new role at FedEx Freight.
“Given his deep experience in the transportation industry, unparalleled
customer focus and trusted leadership, John Smith is a clear choice to
lead the FedEx Freight organization into the future,” said David J.
Bronczek, president and COO of FedEx Corporation. “Matthew Thornton has
proven himself time and again in his leadership at FedEx Express, and
his thorough knowledge of all aspects of operations make him an
excellent addition to the FedEx Freight leadership team. Both are
examples of our strong promote-from-within philosophy at FedEx, and with
these two leaders at the helm, the future for our FedEx Freight
organization continues to look very bright.”
Smith and Thornton will begin transitioning into their new roles
starting mid-May.
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 revenues of $64 billion, the company offers integrated
business applications through operating companies competing collectively
and managed collaboratively, under the respected FedEx brand.
Consistently ranked among the world's most admired and trusted
employers, FedEx inspires its more than 425,000 team members to remain
"absolutely, positively" 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.