Fred Smith (FedEx)

Fred Smith is an American businessman best known as the founder and CEO of FedEx, a leading global courier delivery service. He started the company in 1971, revolutionizing the shipping industry with an overnight delivery model, which emphasized speed and reliability. Smith's innovative ideas, including the use of advanced technology and a hub-and-spoke distribution system, helped FedEx grow into a major player in logistics. His vision transformed both corporate and personal shipping, making it possible to send packages quickly across vast distances. Smith has also been influential in various business and philanthropic endeavors throughout his career.