International Power 50

The women at the very top of our list don't just preside over huge businesses, they also stand out in what remain male-dominated industries. By changing the face of international business, these women also are helping change the world.

Power 50Talk about drama! Our 11th annual list is dominated by firsts, superlatives, and notable departures. More
25 Highest-paid womenFreeport McMoRan's Kathleen Quirk took home $16M last year. Which corporate women raked in even more? More
25 Best-paid menSee how the highest-compensated male executives' paychecks compare to the 25 best-paid women. More
12 list dropoutsA few familiar (and not so familiar) faces dropped off this year's 50 Most Powerful Women list. More
My tech 'a-ha' momentSilicon Valley's next-gen leaders answer this question, and more. More
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Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs In partnership with American Express, Fortune searched the U.S. for outstanding female business builders. Fortune honored these game-changers at its recent Most Powerful Women Summit. From Lauren Bush to environmental innovators, here are the winners. More
Dumbest moments in business 2009 Loudmouth CEOs, islands in the desert and bringing dead celebrities back to life. Our annual list of the business world's bonehead plays marches on. More
A showcase of big ideas Fahrenheit 212 has made a thriving business out of solving other companies' innovation problems. Here are a few of their results. More
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