President and CEO
Gannett Co.
2011 rank: New
Age: 61
Martore, who became CEO a year ago, is giving USA Today owner Gannett a makeover, investing in digital and charging for online content. Though profits fell 22% in 2011, investors are confident in Martore's strategy: Since she took over the company, its stock returned 72% to investors.
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