All articles tagged with #company founder
Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx, built a highly reliable and innovative delivery company from a Yale economics paper idea, overcoming regulatory and technological challenges, and exemplified leadership rooted in service, military discipline, and a focus on operational excellence, rather than celebrity.
Jessica Alba, founder of personal care company Honest, is stepping down as chief creative officer to focus on "new endeavors" while retaining a seat on the company board. The company, which went public in May 2021, has seen rising sales but struggled to turn a profit until its recent profitable quarter. Alba founded Honest in 2012 after experiencing allergic reactions to baby laundry detergents, and expressed her continued dedication to the company as a "true labor of love."