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FedEx’s Subramaniam denies prioritizing H-1B applicants
FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam defends himself against claims company favored foreign workers over Americans.
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Jeffin T. Kaleekal - Mon, 19, Jan 2026
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FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam / Wikimedia commons
FedEx chief executive Raj Subramaniam has rejected allegations that the logistics giant favors foreign workers over Americans, asserting that meritocracy alone guides the company’s hiring decisions.
Addressing the controversy for the first time, Subramaniam said FedEx provides equal opportunity to all candidates and complies fully with U.S. hiring and immigration laws. “From a FedEx point of view, we are a meritocracy. We provide opportunities for everybody,” he said, pointing to his own career as one example of advancement based on merit.
The remarks come amid heightened political scrutiny of H-1B visas and immigration in the United States. FedEx recently faced criticism after a report by The Dallas Express cited government data suggesting a sharp rise in H-1B visa approvals connected to the company following its receipt of a major U.S. government logistics contract. Critics alleged that the company was prioritizing foreign workers at the expense of American employees.
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FedEx disputed the interpretation of the data, saying the conclusions were inaccurate and emphasizing that not all visa approvals translate into actual hires. The company said it adheres to all applicable federal immigration and employment regulations.
Subramaniam said he supports legal immigration and underscored the contributions immigrants have made to the U.S. economy. He also highlighted his personal journey, from being born in Thiruvananthapuram, India, to leading one of the world’s largest logistics companies.
Subramaniam has spent his entire professional career at FedEx. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, a master’s degree in chemical engineering from Syracuse University, and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. He is also a recipient of the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award.
Subramaniam’s comments were made in an interview with The New York Times, as the company seeks to counter claims that have placed its hiring practices under public and political scrutiny.
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