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 |  |  |  | 31 of 50 | 31. Carol Meyrowitz 2006 rank: 26
Age: 53
Days before Meyrowitz became CEO of the nation's largest off-price retailer in January, TJX revealed a massive customer data breach. It was a tough way for the company vet to begin her tenure. The $18 billion retailer, whose U.S. stores include T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, faces lawsuits from consumers, banks, and investors; related charges have eaten into quarterly profits. On a positive note, sales have been strong, up 7% in the first half of this year.
|  Which corporate women raked it in last year - and how much did they earn? ( more)  See which women executives are on top of the world. ( more)  These executives, all on this year's Powerful Women list, are clearly capable of leading a major company someday. ( more) |
