FedEx veteran Mark Allen to take over from Christine Richards in October

FedEx has appointed Mark Allen its executive vice-president, general counsel and secretary, following the news that Christine Richards would be retiring.

From 1 October, Mr Allen will take on responsibility for all international legal, regulatory and security matters.

His appointment follows a 35-year career with the express operator, stationed across the US, Canada, Europe and Asia.

Chairman and chief executive Frederick Smith said Mr Allen’s leadership and business skills, combined with his “vast” international experience, made him the “ideal choice”.

He added: “Mark has progressed through the ...