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FedEx appoints Kawal Preet as executive vice president overseeing planning and transformation

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FedEx appoints Kawal Preet as executive vice president overseeing planning and transformation
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Raj Subramaniam President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director FedEx Corporation | FedEx

FedEx Corp. has named Kawal Preet as executive vice president of Planning, Engineering, and Transformation, effective October 1. Preet previously served as regional president for the Asia Pacific region since 2020. She will report directly to Raj Subramaniam, FedEx President and CEO, and join the FedEx Executive Committee.

Preet’s 28-year career at FedEx includes roles in operations, planning, and engineering. During her time leading the Asia Pacific region, she managed teams through challenging circumstances such as the pandemic and changes in global business conditions.

In her new position, Preet will lead the Transformation Office and oversee the DRIVE framework and related initiatives that are part of FedEx’s ongoing transformation strategy. She will also manage a global centralized planning and engineering function focused on network integration.

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Raj Subramaniam said: “With her institutional knowledge and industry expertise, Kawal’s leadership in this new role will enable a holistic approach to our DRIVE transformation efforts that are creating long-term value for our customers, team members, and stockholders. Her collaborative, thoughtful approach and commitment to excellence will further our progress toward a global integrated network as she leads a centralized planning and engineering team.”

A replacement for the regional president of APAC has not yet been announced.

FedEx Corp., with annual revenue of $89 billion, provides transportation, e-commerce, and business services globally through its integrated network. The company employs over 500,000 people worldwide. It aims to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040. More information about FedEx is available at fedex.com/about.

The company noted that some statements in this announcement may be considered forward-looking under securities laws. These statements are subject to risks described in press releases and filings with the SEC such as its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2025.

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