FedEx Corp. has named its next general counsel.
Mark R. Allen will assume the position of executive vice president, general counsel and secretary, effective Oct. 1. Allen who is 61 years old, joined FedEx in 1982. He succeeds Christine P. Richards in the role.
After more than three decades with FedEx, Richards retirement was announced in July 2017. She will remain through Sept. 30. Allen is currently based in Europe, where he serves as the senior vice president of legal and international general…