Samuel L. Nesbit Jr.
Senior Vice President of Operations,
Canada and U.S. Stations, FedEx Express
Samuel L. Nesbit, Jr. (Sam) is Senior Vice President of Operations, Canada and U.S. Stations. In this role, Sam leads a team of more than 70,000 FedEx Express employees and provides strategic direction for more than 700 stations in North America as well as ramp and hub operations in Canada.
Sam began his FedEx career in 1987 as a foot courier in New York City. In the year’s following, he was fortunate enough to be mentored by some of the company’s great leaders, and through career advancement, gained valuable cross-divisional experience in multiple locations. His exceptional leadership qualities and strong commitment to FedEx’s People-Service-Profit philosophy have guided him to numerous management positions, culminating in his promotion to Senior Vice President in September 2022.
Samuel L. Nesbit, Jr. (Sam) is Senior Vice President of Operations, Canada and U.S. Stations. In this role, Sam leads a team of more than 70,000 FedEx Express employees and provides strategic direction for more than 700 stations in North America as well as ramp and hub operations in Canada.
Sam began his FedEx career in 1987 as a foot courier in New York City. In the year’s following, he was fortunate enough to be mentored by some of the company’s great leaders, and through career advancement, gained valuable cross-divisional experience in multiple locations. His exceptional leadership qualities and strong commitment to FedEx’s People-Service-Profit philosophy have guided him to numerous management positions, culminating in his promotion to Senior Vice President in September 2022.
Under his guidance and leadership, the innovative and quality-award winning Stay SHARP safety program was developed and expanded globally to proactively engage FedEx Express team members in safe behaviors. Sam’s strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is reflected in the “Deal Everyone In” program, another one of his pet projects designed to create and support a work environment where every team member feels valued and appreciated. His commitment to excellence and consistent and exceptional results in all areas of PSP are reflected in the many honors he’s attained over the years, including 10 FedEx Five Star Awards, the ultimate accomplishment and most prestigious award FedEx Express bestows.
Sam is a native New Yorker, born and raised in Harlem. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Professional and Liberal Studies from Dowling College. He and his wife Deirdre have a son and are the proud grandparents to two young granddaughters.