She started at the front desk — and ended up in the corner office. 📦👑
In 1991, Ramona Hood was hired as a receptionist at a company that would later become FedEx. Balancing early motherhood and work, she climbed steadily through operations, safety, sales, and strategy — one role at a time.
Nearly three decades later, she made history as the first African-American woman to lead a FedEx operating company, becoming President and CEO in 2020.
No shortcuts.
No overnight success.
Just resilience, consistency, and belief in growth from within.
A masterclass in what long-game leadership really looks like. 💼✨
Source: @afrocentricfilsmcollaborative
