Singapore : Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world's largest express transportation companies, announced the appointment of Salil Chari as the new President of its Asia Pacific (APAC) region.

Salil Chari, previously Senior Vice President of Marketing and Customer Experience APAC, FedEx, assumed his new role on January 1, 2026. He succeeds Kawal Preet, who has transitioned to a new role as executive vice president (EVP), Planning, Enginee-ring, and Transformation.

As regional 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.

Salil began his FedEx career in 1997 as a Mar-keting Analyst in Memphis, US. Through successive leadership roles across Latin America and the Caribbean, the Asia Pacific and Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, and Africa, he has demonstrated a deep commitment to elevating customer experience and empowering businesses to expand their global reach and capture new market opportunities.