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 |  |  |  | 33 of 50 | 33. Linda Dillman 2006 rank: 29
Age: 51
Taking big strides on the greening of Wal-Mart, Dillman is spearheading environmentally friendly stores with 100% renewable energy. In January the world's biggest retailer launched the first of four high-efficiency (HE.1) stores, which are expected to be 20% more energy-efficient. She is also championing Better Health Care Together in partnership with the U.S. government to revitalize the American health-care system by 2012.
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