President and CEO, Wal-Mart Stores (WMT)
Age: 58
The retailing giant has had well-publicized woes in the apparel business. But under Scott, Wal-Mart has been delving deeper into electronics. First came a deal with Skype to sell Internet phones, webcams and other VOIP gear at 1,800 of its locations. Now Wal-Mart has agreed to stock Dell PCs, a first for the direct-selling computer maker and a coup for Scott. Age: 58
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