NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Appeal of Conscience Foundation presented Raj Subramaniam, President and Chief Executive Officer of FedEx Corporation, with the Appeal of Conscience Award at the foundation’s 61st Annual Gala, at The Pierre Hotel in New York City. Rabbi Arthur Schneier, Founder and President of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation, was also presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his lifelong commitment to building bridges across faiths and cultures and advancing peace, religious freedom and mutual understanding.
The Appeal of Conscience Foundation, founded by Rabbi Arthur Schneier in 1965, is an interfaith coalition of business, religious, and diplomatic leaders that advocates for peace, religious liberty, and respect the other. The Appeal of Conscience Award is presented to public figures who exemplify enlightened leadership and uphold the principle that “a crime committed in the name of religion is the greatest crime against religion.”
“Raj Subramaniam is being recognized for his international visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to connecting people worldwide through innovation and service,” said Rabbi Arthur Schneier, Founder and President of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation. “Under his stewardship, FedEx has advanced a culture of social and global responsibility and international cooperation that reflects ACF’s mission.”
About Raj Subramaniam:
As President and Chief Executive Officer of FedEx Corporation, Raj Subramaniam leads one of the world’s largest transportation and logistics companies. A more than 30-year FedEx veteran, Subramaniam became the second CEO in the company’s history in 2022 after serving in a series of leadership roles across the global enterprise, including as President and Chief Operating Officer. His international leadership experience and focus on globalization have contributed to the success and transformation of FedEx, while his work outside the company has focused on advancing economic growth and global trade. In 2023, Subramaniam received the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award, the highest civilian honor presented by the President of India to members of the Indian diaspora in recognition of outstanding achievements in India and abroad.
“I am honored to receive the Appeal of Conscience Award from Rabbi Schneier and the Appeal of Conscience Foundation,” said Raj Subramaniam, FedEx President and CEO. “At FedEx, we believe that connecting the world through trade and innovation does more than move goods—it builds bridges, fosters international cooperation, and brings communities closer together. We are committed to leveraging our global reach to build a more connected and unified world.”
The gala was chaired by Brian Moynihan, Chair and CEO of Bank of America.
Previous Honorees:
The ACF has recognized prominent business leaders and public figures with the Appeal of Conscience Award including: Bernard Arnault, Mary Barra, Barbara Bush, Michael Bloomberg, Albert Bourla, Archbishop Elpidophoros, Robert Iger, Muhtar Kent, Coretta Scott King, Robert Kraft, Brian Moynihan, Virginia Rometty, Stephen A. Schwarzman, Masayoshi Son, Paul Volcker, Timotheus Höttges, Stephen M. Ross, Susan Wojcicki, Dr. Rong Yiren, Dr. Henry Kissinger, Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Tony Elumelu.
About Appeal of Conscience Foundation:
Founded in 1965 by Rabbi Arthur Schneier, the Appeal of Conscience Foundation has worked worldwide on behalf of religious freedom, human rights and the protection of Houses of Worship. This coalition of business and religious leaders remains at the forefront of promoting mutual understanding and cooperation amongst people of faith, standing against voices that spread bias, hatred, and division. The Foundation believes that to heal our wounded world, we must emerge as a united human family, seeking improvement by advancing peaceful coexistence and ‘Respect the Other.’
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