MEMPHIS, Tenn. — FedEx announced Memphian Chris Winton as the company’s next corporate vice president of human resources Tuesday.
Winton, whose FedEx career spans nearly 25 years, most recently served as senior vice president of human resources for FedEx Ground in Pittsburgh, where the company said he introduced a new approach in attracting, developing, and retaining talent at all levels through diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
“Starting as an intern and rising to the highest position in human resources, Chris is an example of how we invest in our talent at FedEx,” said FedEx Chairman and CEO Fred Smith. “During his career, he has taken a strategic approach to hiring and staffing through unprecedented challenges. I look forward to the continued results he will drive in this role and as a member of our Strategic Management Committee.”
Prior to FedEx Ground, Winton served as vice president for human resources at FedEx Services.
“FedEx has a longstanding history of hiring the best team members and offering them a chance to grow and reach their full potential,” Winton said. “Our excellent training, education assistance, and career development programs have prepared me for this opportunity. Stepping into this role, I expect to continue that mission, while also strengthening recruitment efforts as it remains a priority for FedEx.”
Winton grew up in Memphis, and earned his bachelor's degree from the U of M.
He started his FedEx career as an IT intern.
