These current Fortune 500 CEOs have served in the armed forces, including a foreign military

Leadership and Military Experience - Leadership skills developed in the military can be effectively transferred to the corporate world, particularly in competitive environments [1] - Fred Smith, founder and former CEO of FedEx, attributes his success to lessons learned in the Marine Corps, emphasizing the importance of wartime logistics and small-unit leadership [1][2] Profiles of CEOs with Military Backgrounds - Darren Rebelez, CEO of Casey's General Stores, served as an infantry officer in the Army and has held leadership roles in various companies, including Exxon Mobil and 7-Eleven [3][4] - Anthony Guzzi, CEO of Emcor, also a West Point graduate, served as a Light Infantry Captain and has been with Emcor since 2004, becoming CEO in 2011 [5] - Bob Frenzel, CEO of Xcel Energy, served in the Navy as a nuclear engineering officer and has a background in consulting and investment banking before joining Xcel [6][7] - Jeffrey Martin, CEO of Sempra Energy, served as an air-cavalry pilot and emphasizes the importance of creating new leaders within organizations [8][9][10] - Avigal Soreq, CEO of Delek US Holdings, served in the Israeli Air Force and has a diverse career in various companies before returning to Delek [11] - Shane O'Kelly, CEO of Advance Auto Parts, served as an infantry officer and has held leadership positions in multiple companies before becoming CEO in 2023 [12]