Business has its ups and downs, and so, naturally, do women in business. (Bye-bye, Martha!) But the story of this list is one of achievement: The credentials of these women, including the 13 newcomers, are the strongest yet. By Katie Benner, Eugenia Levenson, and Rupali Arora |  |  |  | 15 of 50 | 15. Anne Sweeney 2006 rank: 13
Age: 49
In 2006, Media Networks' operating income rose 12.5%, and revenues 10.8%, to $14.6 billion. Sweeney also added High School Musical to her roster of hit shows (Grey's Anatomy, Dancing With the Stars). The Disney Channel phenomenon made it big on cable, the web, iTunes, and the stage, showing that she has a grip on multiplatform entertainment. Disney-ABC Television just signed a deal to offer its shows on AOL.
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