Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) has appointed Salil Chari as President of its Asia Pacific (APAC) region, effective 1 January 2026.
Chari steps into the role after serving as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Customer Experience for FedEx APAC.
He succeeds Kawal Preet, who has moved into the role of executive vice president, Planning, Engineering and Transformation.
As regional President, Chari will oversee the strategic direction of the business across APAC, leading a workforce of nearly 30,000 team members. His remit includes driving profitable growth, strengthening customer experience and advancing operational excellence across one of FedEx’s most critical global regions.
Richard W. Smith, Chief Operating Officer – International and CEO Airline at FedEx, said Chari’s appointment reflects the company’s focus on strong regional leadership.
“Salil brings exceptional multi-regional leadership experience and a passion for delivering value to customers,” said Smith.
“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.”
Chari’s career with FedEx spans almost three decades, beginning in 1997 as a Marketing Analyst in Memphis, US. He has since held senior leadership roles across Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia Pacific and the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent and Africa, building a reputation for customer-focused growth and market development.
Commenting on his appointment, Chari said Asia Pacific’s position at the heart of global trade presents significant opportunities for FedEx and its customers.
“My priority is to strengthen resilience, accelerate growth and deepen the role FedEx plays as a valued partner for our customers and communities,” he said.
“With the commitment of our team members across the region, we will continue to connect businesses with new possibilities and enable global trade in an evolving marketplace.”
The leadership transition comes as FedEx continues to invest in its international network, with APAC remaining a key growth engine for global logistics, freight movement and supply chain connectivity.
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