FedEx Recognizes Diverse Staff in Honor of International Women’s Day

Diverse, Dynamic Workplace Central to Company’s Success in Delivering Award-Winning Customer Experience

(Brussels, Belgium) March 6, 2008 – FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), in honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, underlines its commitment to foster a positive work environment in which all its employees have an opportunity to achieve their personal career aspirations.

FedEx is committed to supporting all their employees and has won recognition across the world for its ongoing drive to hire the right people for the right jobs irrespective of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or creed.

The logistics industry has traditionally been perceived as male-orientated. FedEx has implemented a number of schemes across Europe, the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Asia to hire and retain a diverse range of staff. FedEx employees play a central role in helping the company fulfil the needs of its diverse customer base.

“FedEx has a reputation as a progressive employer. Our recruitment policies, our in-house support programs and our inclusive environment have earned numerous awards and accolades from leading organisations, institutions and publications,” said Sr. EMEA HR person.

“We need talented employees from all walks of life to fulfil our customer promises and have policies in place to make sure that all employees have the chance to thrive while working for us.’"

Antje Schuett-Fahrenkrog, Vice President Customer Experience, Europe, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa, said: “I started working with FedEx as a student in the data entry department 23 years ago and have been given every opportunity to to progress my career ever since. The logistics industry may traditionally be seen as male-dominated, but my experience with FedEx has been very different. There has been no ‘glass ceiling’ on what I can achieve as a female manager.

About FedEx Corp.
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenues of $35 billion, the company offers integrated business applications through operating companies competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world's most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 290,000 employees and contractors to remain "absolutely, positively" focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. For more information, visit.  

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