Join us for an in-depth, one-on-one dialogue between Raj Subramaniam, President and CEO of FedEx Corporation, and CNBC’s global markets correspondent Seema Mody. The conversation delves into Subramaniam’s dynamic leadership philosophy, his bold strategic vision for guiding one of the world’s largest transportation and logistics companies, and his approach to navigating the complexities of today’s global economy. As FedEx plays a critical role in powering global supply chains, this interview reveals how Subramaniam drives cutting-edge innovation, cultivates a people-centric culture, and harnesses advanced data-driven technologies to revolutionize the logistics industry.

Reception 5:30-6:30 PM
Program 6:30-7:30 PM

Speakers
Raj Subramaniam is the President and CEO of FedEx Corporation, a global leader in transportation and logistics. Joining FedEx in 1991 as a marketing analyst in Memphis, Subramaniam rose through various leadership roles, including Vice President of Marketing for Asia-Pacific (1996–2003), Regional President of FedEx Canada (2003–2006), Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications (2006–2013), and Executive Vice President of Marketing and Communications (2013–2019). He became President and CEO of FedEx Express in 2019, then COO of FedEx Corporation, before assuming the CEO role. He has been a member of the FedEx Board of Directors since 2020 and chairs its Executive and Strategic Management Committees. Subramaniam is proficient in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam. Subramaniam’s leadership emphasizes empathy, adaptability, and people-centric innovation, drawing from his Indian heritage and global experience in cities like Hong Kong, Toronto, and Memphis. He also serves on advisory boards, including the U.S.-India Business Council and the U.S.-China Business Council, advocating for business as a force for global stability.

Seema Mody is a technology and global markets correspondent for CNBC, focusing on the intersection of foreign policy, Silicon Valley and Wall Street. Given her experience reporting overseas, she helps synthesize complex international stories for CNBC’s investor audience. Within technology, she covers the software and cloud services companies at the leading edge of artificial intelligence adoption. She also reports on the globally diversified industrials sector. She has broken several stories in her coverage of the travel industry and reported from the frontlines on the catastrophic effect of the pandemic that nearly forced some of the most iconic hospitality names into financial distress. She joined CNBC in July 2011 as a reporter covering the tech and IPO market from the NASDAQ. Her career then moved to London where she was co-anchor of “Worldwide Exchange” and covered major international stories including Brexit and China’s historic currency devaluation that roiled global markets. Mody began her career in broadcasting as a reporter and anchor at CNBC-TV18 in Mumbai, India where she reported extensively on the country’s economic boom. During her time at the network, she co-anchored “Power Breakfast” and “After the Bell” as well as co-produced and anchored special features. Mody broke stories on private equity deals and M&A activity across the emerging market, exclusively interviewing global private equity heads including Warburg Pincus CEO Chip Kaye, and provided daily market updates for CNBC World’s “Capital Connection” and “Cash Flow.” Mody graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences and is a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations. She was recently appointed to Pratham’s tristate board.