Frederick W. Smith Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Frederick W. Smith (Frederick Wallace Smith)

Last Updated: 07 May, 2024 | Views: 226

Age: 80

Profession: Business Men

Other Profession(s): Philanthropist, Investor, Businessperson

Famous For: Founder and chairman of FedEx Corporation

Higher Education: Graduated

Net Worth: US $5.3 billion

Frederick W. Smith Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth

11 Aug, 1944 (80 Years 03 Months 24 Days)

Birth Country

United States

Birth State/Province

Mississippi

Birth District

Quitman County

Birth Place

Marks

Birth Sign

Leo

Religion

Christianity

Nationalities

American

Frederick W. Smith Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):
On August 11, 1944, Frederick W. Smith was born in Mississippi. Rising up in a household with political and occupational ties, he became involved in entrepreneurship at a young age. While a student at Yale University, Frederick W. Smith produced a paper recitation an idea for an instant delivery service that would finally become the base for FedEx. Frederick W. Smith is known for excellent contribution ofbusiness sector.
Frederick W. Smith Career:
Frederick W. Smith Commissioned As U.S. Marine Corps
• Frederick W. Smith was commissioned in the U.S. Marine Corps and serving the army for three years.
• Frederick W. Smith served 2 tours of duty in South Vietnam and was honourably discharged in 1969 with the rank of captain.
Frederick W. Smith Purchased the controlling interest
• Frederick W. Smithbought the controlling interest in an aircraft upkeep company.
• Frederick W. Smithdeveloped FedEx on the business idea of a consignment version of a bank payment house.
Frederick W. Smith Founding FedEx:
• Frederick W. Smithoriginated Federal Express Corporation, aiming to offer a quicker and more reliable overnight delivery service.
• Frederick W. Smithtransformed the logistics and delivery industry with the introduction of the hub-and-spoke distribution.
Frederick W. Smith Awards:
• 2004: CEO of the Year
• 2008: Kellogg Award
• 2011: Tony Jannus Award
Frederick W. Smith Unknown Facts:
• On January 31, 1975, Frederick W. Smithwas charged for counterfeit by a federal grand jury.
• Frederick W. Smith was engaged in a fatal hit and run in which he killed a 54-year-old handyman named George C.