The Economic Times

Raj Subramaniam took his roommates abandoned FedEx interview in 1991; 31 years later, he became CEO of the $75 billion shipping giant after rising through its ranks

Raj Subramaniam's professional path took off at FedEx, where he capitalized on an opportunity initially set for his roommate. Climbing the ranks, he served in multiple international roles before rising to regional president of FedEx Canada in 2003. His subsequent leadership roles culminated in his 2022 promotion to CEO, marking him as the second in the company's history.