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 |  |  |  | 25 of 50 | 25. Ellen Kullman Executive VP, Safety and Protection, Coatings and Color Technologies, Marketing and Sales, Safety and Sustainability, Pharmaceuticals, and Risk Management DuPont ( DD)
Age: 51
Not only does she have the longest title at the science and tech conglomerate (and possibly anywhere), Kullman is the most important division head: Her segments generate nearly 45% of the $27 billion company's revenue. She is also on the board of General Motors.
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