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22. Maria Ramos
Maria Ramos
CEO
Transnet
Country: South Africa
2007 rank: 14

Ramos, 49, keeps Transnet on track. Her five-year restructuring of the state-owned transportation company is working, turning a money-losing company into a moneymaker that boosted the top line by 12% last year. Next up: pumping money into buying some new trains.

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Last updated September 29 2008: 1:21 PM ET
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