Federal Express Corporation has appointed Salil Chari as President of its Asia Pacific (APAC) region.
Chari, previously Senior Vice President of Marketing and Customer Experience APAC, assumed his new role on 1 January.
He succeeds Kawal Preet who has transitioned to a new role as Executive Vice President Planning, Engineering and Transformation.
As President, Chari is responsible for shaping the strategic direction of the business and leading a team of nearly 30,000 across APAC to drive profitable growth, deliver outstanding customer experiences and advance operational excellence throughout the region.
FedEx COO International and CEO Airline, Richard Smith, was pleased to welcome Chari as the new President of the APAC region – stating the appointment will mark an “exciting new chapter” for the business.
“Salil brings exceptional multi-regional leadership experience and a passion for delivering value to customers,” he said.
“With his deep understanding of the region, I am confident he will lead our APAC business to new heights and reinforce the region’s importance to our global growth.
“Thanks to Kawal for her exceptional leadership; she will continue to advance our global transformation efforts.”
Chari began his FedEx career in 1997 as a marketing analyst in Memphis, United States.
Through successive leadership roles he has demonstrated a deep commitment to elevating customer experience and empowering businesses to expand their global reach and capture new market opportunities.
“It is an honour to lead such a talented team in a region that sits at the centre of global trade,” Chari said.
“Asia Pacific is home to some of the world’s most dynamic and fast-evolving trade corridors, creating powerful opportunities for businesses of all sizes to grow and compete globally.
“As we build on our strong foundation, my priority is to strengthen resilience, accelerate growth and deepen the role FedEx plays as a valued partner for our customers and communities.
“With the unwavering commitment of our team members who live the Purple Promise every day to make every customer experience outstanding, we will continue to connect businesses with new possibilities, drive innovation and enable global trade in an ever-evolving marketplace.”
